Celebrity chef Dean Edwards is on a mission to prove eggs are more than just a breakfast staple.

The former MasterChef runner-up said: "People tend to think inside the box a bit when it comes to eggs - like scrambled eggs or fried eggs at breakfast - but there are so many possibilities. They're affordable, versatile, and a great way of using up leftovers."

The key to success, according to the Bristol-based chef, is to avoid overcooking - and invest in a decent non-stick pan.

"As soon as you think they're ready, pretty much by the time you've got them out of the pan, they're overcooked. So the secret is to take them off the heat just before they're finally cooked through. That way, they'll finish their cooking in the pan."

Dean was a digger driver before entering the BBC's MasterChef competition in 2005. He came second on the show, gave up the day job, and went on to carve out a successful career as a celebrity chef. Now has created a range of egg recipes for the Main Meals In Minutes campaign. Here's one of the best.

One pan rosti with chorizo and eggs

(Serves 2)

4 large eggs

2 medium waxy potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated

1 onion, thinly sliced

1tbsp fresh thyme

1tbsp plain flour

1/2tsp smoked paprika

20g unsalted butter

100g cured chorizo sausage, sliced

Salt and pepper

Here's how you do it

Grate the potatoes and dry them a clean tea towel. Try to squeeze out any excess starchy water before placing in a bowl with the onion, thyme, paprika and flour. Season with salt and pepper.

Fry the chorizo for one to two minutes until it starts to release its oils. Add the butter, potato and onion and spread into a thin layer.

Cook on a medium heat until it starts to brown, then break up and leave to brown again. This will take about eight to 10 minutes.

Make four wells in the potato mixture and crack in the eggs. Continue cooking until the whites have just started to set. Place under a pre-heated grill and cook until the whites are set. Garnish with some more fresh thyme, and serve.

You can find more grear recipes at www.eggrecipes.co.uk/mainmealsinminutes