Tag: Eggs

The Joys and Perils of Raising Chickens

I’ve raised a lot of chickens. Probably hundreds. For eggs, not meat. I give them the best lives I can, including a generous retirement plan when they reach a certain age, with free room and board, yet they rarely arrive at those emerald pastures. Precious few have lived long enough to die in their sleep….


The Perfect Protein-Packed Breakfast for Busy Mornings

Protein-packed omelet muffins, or baked mini omelets, are a perfect breakfast for busy mornings. Make a batch ahead and freeze for breakfast on the go, or serve these fresh with fruit salad for a simple weekend brunch. Easy Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Serves 6 3 slices bacon,…


This Easy Frittata Recipe Is Perfect for Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner

Frittatas are like omelets, only easier to make—and they taste great hot, warm, or cold. This vegetable-packed version is spiked with Mediterranean flavor and paired with a cool salad of lemony cucumbers and tomatoes with creamy avocado. Spinach-Mushroom Frittata With Avocado Salad Active Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Serves 4 For the Salad…


Supermarket CEO Warns of Omicron-Related Meat and Egg Shortages

John Catsimatidis, CEO of the New York-based supermarket chain Gristedes, warned in an interview on Monday that the Omicron variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus could cause shortages of meat and eggs in the upcoming months. “[A]s Omicron grows, and it’s gonna grow over the next two to four to five to six…


How to Make Perfect Eggs in a Basket

Out of all the ways to prepare eggs, none are as playful as eggs in a basket. There’s just something magical about an egg cooked inside a piece of toast that can instantly brighten any morning. And did I mention they also taste really, really good? As simple as this dish is to make, there…


A Picnic-Perfect Mash-Up: Deviled-Egg Pasta Salad

This pasta salad looks like the classic picnic side, but in one bite you’ll know it’s special. It holds all the incredible flavors of deviled eggs and is creamy, too, thanks to mashed avocado and hard-boiled eggs. For the best texture, don’t make this more than a few hours before you plan to eat it….


This Cheesy Spinach Frittata Will Never Let You Down

Whether you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing brunch dish or a weeknight dinner that doesn’t require a trip to the store, a frittata is always the answer. The Italian egg dish is as simple as it is versatile, and will never let you down. While it’s tempting to fill a frittata with a whole hodgepodge…


Eggs belong in more places than just your kitchen

Eggs, eggs and more eggs. We all know the “Incredible edible egg” jingle from the seventies? People have been eating eggs for thousands of years. Most of us can cook eggs many different ways, and nearly all of us have cooked or baked with eggs at some point. There are other ways to use eggs…


Fowl Fodder Fallacies—What to, and not feed chickens

The 2020 pandemic resulted in some unexpected hobbies. One of those is backyard chickens. News outlets nationwide touted the “COVID cluckers” trend as one that provided individuals and families with activity, enjoyment, and reward. Yet, misconceptions abound regarding what is safe and beneficial to feed backyard chickens. Agricultural extension services and the 200-plus-year-old Farmers’ Almanac…


Huevos a la Flamenca

This classic Spanish baked egg dish is made with spring vegetables, such as fresh peas, asparagus, and artichoke hearts, sautéed with tomatoes and then garnished with bacon and chorizo. Eggs are cracked into the pan and baked until the eggs are cooked to your liking. The recipe dates back to the early days of King…