Tag: Eggs

Ask a Chef: Shining a Spotlight on the Humble Egg

Eggs are a classic breakfast item, but they’re also a versatile ingredient that adds heft, flavor, and texture to many dishes. Here, chefs share recipes that feature eggs in both savory and sweet delights, sure to make for a lovely springtime meal. Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict From Nicole Johnson Food writer and founder, Or Whatever…


Chinese Chives on Everything

My farmer friend calls them Chinese chives. She’s from China, so she would know. She sells them in painfully cheap bunches that I collect like firewood each week and stack in the fridge next to the eggs. Nancy’s Chinese chives are bigger than any chives I’ve known. About 14 inches long, they get wider and…


How to Dye Easter Eggs, Naturally

The egg came first; let’s just get that out of the way. For millions of years before humans domesticated the feathered lizards known today as “chickens,” countless generations of amphibia and reptiles, including dinosaurs, were laying eggs. The egg is an amazing system for nurturing young beings that’s just plain awe-inspiring to contemplate. It’s also…


Leek, Spinach, and Potato Frittata

Leeks and spinach are a great combination to use in a frittata. With the addition of thinly sliced potatoes and cheese, this frittata is a great midweek supper or a welcome dish at a ladies’ lunch. It’s also the perfect vehicle for using up leftover vegetables—it can be an exploration of flavors every time you…


The Secret to the Best Fried Eggs? A Drizzle of Smoky Herb Butter

My meal mantra as of late, due to fatigue from almost a year of nonstop cooking, has been simple: Put an egg on it. This is hardly a new notion, but it has provided me with great comfort throughout these unsettled months where I find myself staring into the fridge at a total loss of…


Creamy Scrambled Eggs

Creamy, slow-cooked scrambled eggs are my go-to dish when I feel like pampering myself. I adore eggs for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Yes, you can absolutely make scrambled eggs in a frying pan over high heat and have them ready in a flash. These are not those. I whisk the eggs with heavy cream and…