Eggs are an easy and nutritive source of protein. Enjoy them plain or transform them into tasty breakfast for dinner dishes like Ree’s savory Cowboy Quiche or this hearty Eggs Benedict strata.
Addition of aromatic herbs or bold spices can transform any dish into an exciting culinary journey.
Home Cooking Ideas
Eggs are an integral component in many main meal recipes, providing protein and satisfying flavour that help make everyday meals delicious. Our collection of egg recipes ranges from classic home comforts to creative new dishes sure to tantalize the senses, including Salmon and Watercress Frittata and Fiery Egg and Spinach Curry – guaranteed to please the palette. There’s a new take on roulades: this savory version swapping out cream and jam for spinach and eggs. For something lighter, we offer an assortment of salads featuring eggs – from our take on the Cobb Salad to light vegetarian salads featuring avocado, feta and blue cheese. Or for something new try our Asian Noodle Salad which adds coconut bacon; its sweet-savory taste provides an irresistibly crunchy experience without breaking the dietary law!
Dinner can be easy with quick egg recipes you can whip up in no time at all, too. Stale croissants make an easy casserole filled with ham and cheesey eggs; Japanese cuisine fans may appreciate a stir fry using eggs as an ingredient to hold together sweet cabbage, carrots, and white onions; Yotam Ottolenghi fans will particularly love his dish which combines healthy greens with rich yolky eggs for an explosion of fresh picnic flavors!
This breakfast recipe may technically fall under breakfast category, but we think it makes for an incredible meal at any time of day! Simply gather together some basic ingredients you likely already have at home and it should take just 20 minutes to put together. For an added burst of heartiness you could add chopped cooked chicken for an even heartier dish!
A satisfying yet simple stir fry, this easy stir-fry combines spicy chorizo with seasonal vegetables for an impressive meal that won’t break the bank! A great way to use up leftovers or take advantage of seasonal produce!
This recipe is ideal if you want a taste of Thailand but are short on time to cook. It is a quick and simple stir fry that requires only one pan for preparation!
Nutrition
Eggs are an excellent source of protein, vitamin E and folate – three key nutritional benefits essential for healthful living – making them an essential addition to any meal. Eggs make an especially fantastic dinner component; try scrambling some with toast and bacon or tossing into your curry of choice (hello deviled eggs!). Eggs are easy to cook on a budget-friendly kitchen range while providing a satisfying source of filling protein that provides nourishment throughout your day.
Though we love breakfast-for-dinner dishes, why not switch it up with eggs as part of any dinner dish at any time of day? Eggs can easily add an eggy punch to a hearty pasta bowl, aromatic curry dish or comforting sandwich; or take center stage in a delicious salad like this one filled with roasted butternut squash, kale, shaved Brussels sprouts and feta.
Eggs are one of the ultimate mealtime heroes. A classic egg salad makes the ideal dish for picnics or potlucks and can even be prepared ahead of time to save you from having to prepare a last-minute meal. Or whip up these baked egg muffins as an easy brunch recipe!
This skillet recipe, featuring jammy roasted tomatoes, leafy sauteed Swiss chard and soft poached eggs to dip into an aleppo pepper butter sauce for an incredible Turkish take on coq au vin, will be sure to satisfy.
Egg recipes offer delicious meals to satisfy both veggie-focused and meatless main courses, and with their quick cooking times they’ll have delicious meals on the table in no time!
Be it scrambled eggs or an omelette, hearty soups and salads, hearty sandwiches or healthy desserts; our tasty dinner ideas featuring eggs will delight your senses and satisfy your stomach year-round! So grab those eggs from your refrigerator and get cooking – we know you’ll find your new go-to dinner recipes among these delectable egg dishes.
Cost Effectiveness
Eggs are an economical food choice that’s easy to incorporate into daily meals, from breakfast through dessert. Two large eggs contain 13 grams of protein as well as various other essential nutrients, including choline, vitamin B12 and iodine. While traditionally associated with breakfast dishes, they’re equally suitable as an ingredient in lunch, dinner and even dessert recipes.
Eating eggs as part of a balanced evening meal is an excellent way to save money while remaining healthy for yourself and your family. But beware relying too heavily on eggs as your source of protein. Also consider eating other food sources rich in essential fatty acids and nutrients like calcium and potassium for maximum impact.
Current egg prices have reached record levels due to factors including Avian Flu and feed costs for poultry farmers. While they have come down from their peak levels seen during spring 2018, one dozen eggs now costing over $2 may give restaurant owners cause for caution about prominently featuring them on menus.
But with a strategic approach, restaurants can use eggs to craft budget-conscious dishes without compromising taste or quality. One cost-cutting technique involves decreasing egg white usage in an omelet or quiche while using whole eggs in dishes where required; another cost-saving tactic includes substituting potatoes or pasta for eggs when required – thus decreasing overall calorie counts while providing body and texture for recipes.
One way of cutting costs is through improving purchasing and inventory practices to better manage seasonal fluctuations in egg prices. Egg prices often rise during fall and winter as people seek warmer meals to combat colder conditions; by making changes to purchasing and inventory strategies, restaurants can mitigate any impact seasonal spikes may have on profits.
An inclusive recipe costing solution, like xtraCHEF by Toast, can assist restaurants in increasing efficiency and accurately tracking costs. By weighting items according to frequency, restaurants can determine an average invoice item price that maximizes profitability regardless of fluctuations in ingredients such as eggs.
Easy to Preparation
Eggs aren’t just reserved for breakfast anymore – they make the star ingredient of many fast dinner recipes! Two large eggs contain 13 grams of protein – an ideal amount to include at any meal! Plus, they cook quickly so dinner will be on the table in under 30 minutes!
These egg recipes are ideal for busy Canadians, from quick omelettes and salmon and spinach frittatas to Thai chicken and egg curries – and best of all they’re affordable and nutritional!
Scrambled eggs require careful preparation in order to achieve perfection. Begin with an oiled pan and slowly add your eggs, stirring and folding frequently as you go so as not to overcook or form lumps. Finally, top your delicious breakfast off with buttered toast or crisp salad for a simple but fulfilling meal!
Make something extraordinary this New Year’s day by whipping up Hong Kong-style scrambled eggs! Taste member Lucas Sin shares this recipe that uses potato starch and oil before whisking eggs with milk and salt for fluffy, cheese-laden scrambled eggs with subtle sweetness and an inviting golden hue – the result is fluffy yet decadently decadent breakfast goodness.
An easy vegetarian Cobb salad can also be quickly assembled. Combine baby spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes, hummus and crumbled blue cheese with hard-boiled eggs for a protein-packed lunch that could serve as the main course.
As a hearty meal that will fill and energize you, try this creamy egg and spinach salad. Baby spinach leaves are an nutrient-packed leafy green while its refreshing vinaigrette dressing will tingle your tastebuds. Plus, this salad makes great use of leftovers from dinner time like chicken or pork chops!
Ree’s deviled eggs make the ideal snack or appetizer! Slathered with classic everything bagel seasoning and garnished with fragrant dill, they make for the ideal delicious bites that you can turn into an entire meal by adding slices of avocado, smoked bacon and pickles – no one’s complaining here!
