Tom Kerridge’s egg recipes: asparagus and mushroom omelette

Eggs alone may be bland, but with new-season ingredients they make delicious dishes

The Sunday Times
ANDREW HAYES-WATKINS FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINE. FOOD STYLING: LAURIE PERRY. PROP STYLING: TAMSIN WESTON

Eggs are so versatile as an ingredient, but I have to admit I don’t really like them on their own. I don’t think the flavour is neutral, and I prefer not to overthink where they come from!

I’d never dream of having scrambled or fried eggs without a dash of chilli, tabasco or brown sauce, or without adding bacon, cheese, avocado or some other ingredient. They’re more of a vehicle for me. Just like you wouldn’t eat an onion on its own, I wouldn’t eat an egg on its own, but as the base for something delicious, they really are the business. I may not like eggs, but a filled omelette is one of my favourite things.

I’m fascinated by the science of eggs —