The big brunch

Start your day the right way with these healthier alternatives

This tasty dish makes a great breakfast or brunch. The speedy, low-fat pesto is a delicious alternative to oil for frying the eggs and adds great flavour, too. SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 15 mins EASY V

Valencian paella, where the dish originates, is made with rabbit and/or chicken, green beans and fat white beans. This version combines seafood and meat. Paella shouldn’t be stirred (like risotto) as

By Thalia Rhodes Serves 2 | Prep 20 mins FOR THE CARROT TOP PESTO 1 bunch of carrot topsA large handful of flat-leaf parsleyA large handful of coriander5 tbsp olive oil, or any flavourless oil3 tbsp w

Try this nutritious cod, tomato, bean and potato bake that’s effortless to make and counts as two of your five-a-day. It’s a wonderful dish for warm summer days. SERVES 2 PREP 12 mins COOK 18 mins EAS

Egg-cellent ideas for brunch, lunch or dinner