Weekend brunch ideas

After a hard week at work I think everyone deserves something yummy to start a Saturday - and a Sunday! Whilst I like being indulgent I am also quite impatient and don't like to spend too much time faffing for breakfast, so here are some easy recipes that pack a punch in flavour and feel just a bit indulgent.

Spanish breakfast (serves 2)
2 eggs (room temperature)
Cooking chorizo cut in to small chunks
Thinly sliced potatoes
Parsely to garnish

Perfect for a hangover, this recipe perks you up from the moment the chorizo starts sizzling in the pan! Ideally you may have some boiled potatoes leftover somewhere, but if not just make sure you slice the potatoes extra thin. Serve with strong, black coffee.

1. Pre-heat the oven to 140 degrees. Heat some olive oil in a pan on a medium to high heat and add the sliced potatoes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
2. Wait until the potatoes are golden in colour before adding the chorizo. Stir in to make sure the potatoes get coated in all the lovely chorizo juices.
3. Put the potato and chorizo mix on a plate and place in the oven to keep warm.
4. Break the eggs in to the pan and fry to your liking.
5. Place the fried eggs on top of the potatoes and chorizo, garnish with parsley to serve.

Baked Eggs with Smoked Haddock (serves 2)
100g smoked haddock
2 eggs (room temperature)
120ml double cream
A handful of spinach
A handful of gruyere cheese
Grated nutmeg
Chopped dill or chives

This is a very indulgent brunch recipe and looks impressive when served. The great thing about it is that it's very easy to make - although this makes it dangerously tempting to have most weekends! Serve with some slightly warmed crusty bread.

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Skin and chop the smoked haddock.
2. Mix the haddock with the other ingredients and season with some black pepper.
3. Divide the mixture between 2 x 200ml ramekins.
4. Bake in the oven for around 8 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and gently break an egg in to each ramekin.
6. Return to the oven for around 10 minutes until the white of the egg is cooked and the yolk is done to your liking.