What are eggs?

Eggs are oval-shaped reproductive structures produced by birds, reptiles, insects, and other animals. They contain all the necessary nutrients and materials for the growth and development of the embryo inside. Eggs are also a common food source for humans and are used in a variety of dishes. Chicken eggs are the most commonly consumed eggs in the world.

How are eggs used in cooking?

Eggs are a versatile ingredient and are used in a wide range of dishes. They can be used as a binding agent in baked goods, such as cakes and cookies, and can also be used to thicken sauces and custards. Eggs can be cooked in a variety of ways, including:

• Fried: eggs are cracked into a pan with hot oil or butter, and cooked until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to the desired level of doneness
• Scrambled: eggs are beaten and cooked in a pan until they form curds
• Boiled: eggs are placed in a pot of boiling water and cooked for a specific amount of time to achieve the desired level of doneness
• Poached: eggs are cracked into simmering water and cooked until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to the desired level of doneness
• Baked: eggs are cracked into a dish and baked in an oven

Eggs are also used as a topping or garnish for many dishes, such as a fried egg on a burger or an poached egg on a salad.

What are some good dishes that use eggs?

Eggs are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide range of dishes. Some popular dishes that use eggs include:

• Omelette: a dish made by beating eggs and cooking them in a pan with various fillings such as cheese, vegetables, and meat.
• Frittata: an Italian dish similar to an omelette but with the ingredients mixed in with the eggs before cooking.
• Quiche: a savory custard pie with a pastry crust filled with eggs, cream, cheese and any other ingredients like vegetables, meat or seafood
• Huevos Rancheros: a traditional Mexican dish consisting of fried eggs served on a tortilla with a spicy tomato-based sauce
• Shakshuka: a Middle Eastern dish of eggs poached in a flavorful tomato sauce with spices and herbs
• Egg Benedict: an American breakfast dish consisting of poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin.
• Scrambled eggs: a dish made by whisking eggs with a little milk or cream then cooking in a pan, often served with bread, bacon or sausage.

Eggs are also often used as a topping or garnish for many dishes, such as a fried egg on a burger or a poached egg on a salad.

Selected Recipes

Can you make a meal out of this?

Pan Fry • Eggs • Pasta • Thyme • Bacon • Zucchini


• The obvious answer here is Jaime Oliver’s Beautiful Zucchini Carbonara.





Can you turn these ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary?

Sauté • Eggs • Polenta • Oregano • Onion • Endive


• This Polenta with Leeks, Endive, Pancetta, and Poached Eggs recipe doesn't call for onions, but leeks are close enough. Also, there are no herbs in the recipe so the oregano is optional, but it wouldn't hurt.





How will you prepare eggs, grains, and artichokes?

Roast/Bake • Eggs • Other Grain • Parsley • Garlic • Artichoke


• This Chicken Artichoke Farro Frittata puts all our ingredients in a single dish.





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