It's kind of crazy, but
I never really starting cooking eggs until about five years ago. In all my
years growing up, I would avoid them. I was ok with hard-boiled eggs and
deviled eggs, but if I was going to eat them scrambled, someone else was going
to have to make them, and there had better be a lot of other stuff scrambled in
with them. When I went out for breakfast or brunch, I would usually order one
of the sweet options - waffles, french toast or pancakes.
That all changed early
on in my relationship, when my boyfriend started making me his favorite
scramble - eggs, sausage, polenta and Parmesan cheese. It wasn't
fancy, but it was made with love, and soon I found my view on eggs changing. So
much so in fact, that I began to bookmark recipes and make them myself.
Here are a few that I've
made or am anxious to try...
A middle
ground of sorts, this Croque Madam combines my old favorite, french toast, with
salty ham, Gruyère and a baked egg. How can
that not be good?
In general, I'm a big
fan of eggs benedict, and to this day, it's the only egg dish I'll order with
any regularity at a restaurant. This caprese version, with basil and tomato,
looks delicious.
I'm intrigued by the
idea of poaching eggs in tomato sauce, and am dying to try this dish. The flavors sound amazing.
Created by Thomas
Keller, this recipe was developed specifically for Adam Sandler in the movie
Spanglish. It's like a BLT with egg and cheese. Yummy!
I've posted before about
my love for avocado toast, but this version takes it to a
whole new level with the addition of cilantro and a poached egg.
What's your relationship
with eggs like? Are you a longtime lover? Or, are you like me, still in the
honeymoon phase with this delightful protein?
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