As the official “World’s Fastest Omelet Maker,” it’s no secret that I love the incredible edible egg. So I couldn’t pass up the opportunity this week to take off my chef’s hat and talk about the incredible attention eggs have been getting in the media the past few days. It looks like as the lazy days of summer come to an end, people are looking for foods that can keep them (and their families) going throughout busier days.
Yesterday, USA Today provided back-to-school breakfast and lunch recommendations from two registered dietitians. The dietitians emphasized the importance of eating protein at breakfast to help kids and adults stay satisfied and focused. Of course, eggs are one of the foods they recommend eating!
PARADE magazine just featured an article on “Food to make kids smart.” And again, my favorite food is highlighted as a great source of protein for a brain-boosting breakfast. We all want our kids to leave the house ready to learn and take on the day, but we adults need to eat a good breakfast too – I know that when I eat a good breakfast with lots of protein, I feel full longer and have more energy. Eggs actually have some of the highest-quality protein you can find – and they’re just 70 calories each.
Aside from protein, eggs are also an excellent source of choline, a nutrient that very few people get enough of or even know about, but that helps with brain and memory development. Yesterday, David Zinczenko, editor of Men’s Health magazine and author the book “Eat This, Not That,” went on the Today show to discuss healthy restaurant options for kids. When telling Meredith Viera about the best foods for kids to eat at a diner, he recommended eggs for their choline and their ability to help you lose weight. You can watch that segment here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26389394#26389394.
Some people have shied away from eggs in the past because they contain cholesterol. But thanks to more than 30 years of scientific research, it’s official – eggs don’t increase your risk of heart disease or stroke. My friend and colleague, Dr. Don McNamara, can shed a lot more light on egg nutrition at his blog, Unscrambling the Science, if you’re interested.
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Comments: 31
I wrap this all up in plastic wrap and by the time I get settled in my car and ready to head down the road, the cheese has melted and it is ready to eat. I keep the plastic wrap around the sandwich to hold it together while I drive.
i used to work as a breakfast chef at a golf course. when i left, the regulars cried "but she actually knew how to make an over easy egg!"
A favorite comfort food for me is fluffy white rice with a couple of eggs over easy on top and then cut to mix with the rice.
Hard boiled eggs, deviled eggs and egg salad sandwiches are favorite lunch or snack options.
Crab cakes with poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce is another favorite meal
Give me eggs, eggs, eggs..........at any time!
Oh, and I love Dorine's grits and eggs. This was always a favorite breakfast or even evening meal option at my home when growing up!
Cooks up easy in one skillet - great as a sandwich with some wheat or whole grain toast. Very nutritious, too. We don't just eat it for breakfast either- it makes a quick and tasty lunch or dinner.
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they are fast and easy
1) pepperoncini peppers and juice, mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese and sliced new potatoes
2) all meat with bacon, sausage and ham
3) the veggie with green pepper, onion, tomato and shredded cheese
1 can Chicken Broth
1 egg (beaten)
salt, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder
heat chicken broth to boil. add salt, soy sauce, garlic powder and ginger powder to taste (or leave out if you don't want any of it, that's fine too)
using chopstick swirl in beaten egg into boiling broth. your done.
simple and easy. you could thicken with a bit of cornstarch if you like for a thicker soup, but i like it without.
i never used to eat egg drop soup until a friend showed me to make it this way and now i love it.
– including high-quality protein, choline, folate, iron and zinc – for only 75 calories. They are my favorite food to feed my grandkids.
Our favorite Breakfast
Brunch Brunch Scramble
18 eggs
• 1 cup nonfat or low-fat (1%) milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups diced cooked lean ham
• 1 can (4 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1/3 cup minced green onions with tops
v 1 tablespoon butter or cooking oil OR cooking spray
In large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, dill weed, salt, if desired, and lemon juice until well blended. Stir in ham, mushrooms and onions. In preheated 350°F oven, melt butter in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Pour in egg mixture. Place in oven. As mixture begins to set, after about 8 minutes, pull out oven rack. Gently draw an inverted pancake turner completely across bottom and sides of pan, lifting and turning mixture to form large, soft curds. Return to oven. Repeat a few more times until eggs are thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, about 12 to 15 minutes.* Do not stir constantly.
My friend, Tina, gave me a great tip for making deviled eggs with a zing - add curry powder to the yolk mix! Another friend, Kevin, adds the juice from pickle relish to his deviled egg yolks.
I can get free range eggs and through the summer I eat a lot of egg salad. It's cheap and can be used for sandwiches or on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes.
Omlettes are a part of our weekend brunches and even sometimes, a light summer dinner.
On my birthday and Mothers' Day, my husband ALWAYS makes my favorite breakfast of fried eggs over easy and additional meat (corned beef or bacon) with toast.
Another family favorite is quiche. I make mine easily by using a frozen pie crust, 4 eggs, heavy/whipping cream, cheese (preferably sharp cheddar) bacon or ham, a bit of onion.
I usually have to make two at a time as they are a wonderful light lunch or dinner when served with a salad, but several or us just love a small piece for breakfast.
My family loves when I make deviled eggs my grand daughters would eat them all If I let them..gotta LOVE EGGS
I love them and could get them in Cuban bakeries/pastryshops but can't find them now!!!
I LOVE those things!
1. add a tiny bit of milk before beating.
2. a good tight lid.
3. medium heat.
4. don't over stir them. let them sit for a minute before you slowly start to pull in from the sides, then let sit again. (this is where the lid comes in)