Eggy bread, pain perdu or French toast – this classic breakfast dish has plenty of names and just as many options for toppings. We like it with fresh berries

Sweet eggy bread and salty bacon are ideal partners in this indulgent bacon sarnie. Sprinkle with icing sugar and drizzle with your favourite syrup

This easy vegan version of French toast is best served golden brown and slathered with maple syrup and fresh fruit. The perfect indulgent brunch option

An indulgent treat for when you're in need of a sweet fix - chocolate and banana sandwiched in fried bread

A quick treat that will help to use up Easter's leftover hot cross buns

Enjoy a new take on French toast for brunch. The custard is made using coconut milk and the dish is topped with a delicious spiced roasted pineapple

This indulgent weekend brunch combines salty bacon with sweet, maple-syrup-soaked brioche for a special breakfast to savour

Give your French toast a summer makeover with fresh berries, lashings of ricotta, honey and mint

Top French toast with mushrooms, bacon and tomato for a decadent start to the weekend. This is a brunch recipe to impress

Brunch doesn't get much more decadent than this - buttery brioche served pancake-style with sweet syrup

Top French toast with zesty rhubarb and custard for a deliciously indulgent breakfast or brunch

Add banana, bacon and maple syrup to transform a simple shop-bought croissant into a decadent brunch or lunch. Trust us - you won’t look back

Try French toast with mozzarella and chilli sauce for an indulgent weekend brunch

Can be rustled up in a matter of moments using storecupboard ingredients - and a bag of plums

Put a sweet twist on eggy bread with this indulgent brunch-time recipe

Try this moreish French toast with spiced banana and honey for brunch this weekend. Serve with whipped cream for a real treat

This twist on the classic croque-monsieur is much easier to prepare for a large crowd

If you're wondering what to do with your panettone leftovers, we've got the answer. It makes wonderful French toast as well as bread & butter pudding

Our French onion soup is deliciously rich and easy to make at home. This savoury soup is perfect for using up a garden glut and great for dinner parties

This traditional Jewish braided bread, enriched with egg and similar to brioche, is becoming more and more popular. Try topping it with golden grapefruit and mixed spices

Make this simple speedy breakfast with just a handful of ingredients. Our avocado toast uses crusty sourdough bread and a pinch of chilli for a kick

Smarten up sausages and sneak in a few vital veggies too with this comforting midweek meal

This creamy one-pot chicken dish is a great-value way of feeding the whole family

Spend a grand total of 12 minutes on this healthy, low-cal supper for two. Our fuss-free smoky chickpeas on toast deliver two of your 5-a-day

A vibrant Mexican-style breakfast with fresh avocado and black beans. Give yourself a healthy start with our easy vegan beans on toast with a twist

Make Tom Kerridge's version of French onion soup. Use any cheese you have in the fridge for the toasts – a crumbly goat's cheese works well

Use up leftover bread to make that classic Chinese starter – sesame prawn toast. Serve with soy or a sweet & sour sauce for dipping

Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions

Try a sweet, cheesy take on a burger with this French onion cheeseburger made with gruyère, brioche bun and caramelised onions

Forget shop-bought cans of baked beans. This homemade version is tastier and healthier, with an impressive four of your 5-a-day