5 Quiche
I love quiche! It is such a quick, easy and tasty dinner. It also looks fancy without any work at all. I start out with premade pie shells, which makes it all much easier. Take a mixing bowl and six eggs. Crack the eggs and beat well. Add in ingredients. For a basic cheese quiche, add in ½ to one cup of shredded cheese, ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste, 1 cup of milk, and ½ teaspoon of thyme or other herbs. I like to add in bacon bits or small cubes of ham for a meaty treat. Feta cheese crumbles and cooked chopped spinach are also a great addition! Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
6 Egg Salad
From sandwiches to just plain good eating, egg salad is a great way to spice up eggs for any occasion. It is very simple to make too. The classic egg salad has a slightly sweet flavor but there are variations from spicy to sour. My recipe goes something like this: Take six hard boiled eggs, shells removed, and chop them up. Add in a quarter cup of mayonnaise, a tablespoon of minced onion, a teaspoon of lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, half a cup of finely chopped celery, two tablespoons of sugar, and a quarter cup of sweet pickle relish with juice and mix gently. You can also add in a bit of mustard for a tangy boost.
7 Egg Custard
Last but not least is a dessert version of the incredible edible egg. Egg custard is simple and rich in flavor. An egg custard you may be more familiar with is Crème Brulee. For a simple and tasty vanilla flavored egg custard here is a recipe: Mix together four eggs, three cups of milk, half a cup of sugar, one and a half teaspoons of vanilla, a quarter teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of ground nutmeg or cinnamon if desired. Pour into individual ramekins. Place the ramekins in a pan of water, making sure the water reaches about three quarters of the way up the sides of the dishes. Place into a 350 degree oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and water bath and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
As you can see, the wonderful egg can be cooked in many different ways. It is so much fun to see something so simple turn into something so tasty. Try some of these methods of cooking your eggs and see what new dishes you will fall in love with.
