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

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

Supper club chef and author Rosie Kellett gives her advice for keeping costs down when you’re feeding family and friends

Marinating feta is a great way to keep it if you’re not using up the whole block for one recipe. It lasts for a week covered in oil in the fridge and the flavour keeps improving. SERVES 4 PREP 15 mins

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