Egg in a Hole
The easiest way to show off a fresh yolk. Kids love making it.
You'll need
1 slice bread · 1 egg · Butter · Salt & pepper
Make it
- Cut a circle out of the center of the bread with a glass.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat and lay the bread down.
- Crack the egg into the hole; season.
- Cook 2–3 minutes, flip, and cook 1–2 more until the white is set but the yolk still runs.
Eggs Benedict
The Sunday classic. A fresh egg poaches into a tight, beautiful shape.
You'll need
2 eggs · 1 English muffin · 2 slices Canadian bacon or ham · Splash of vinegar · Hollandaise (below)
Make it
- Bring a pot of water to a bare simmer, add a splash of vinegar.
- Swirl the water, slip in each egg, and poach 3–4 minutes.
- Toast the muffin, warm the ham, stack muffin, ham, then egg.
- For quick hollandaise, blend 2 yolks, a squeeze of lemon, and a pinch of salt, then drizzle in a stick of melted butter until thick. Spoon over and serve.
Classic Deviled Eggs
A party staple, and a great use for a dozen at once.
You'll need
6 eggs · 3 tbsp mayo · 1 tsp mustard · Splash of vinegar · Paprika
Make it
- Hard-boil the eggs (12 minutes), cool in ice water, and peel. Tip: eggs a week or two old peel more easily than truly fresh ones.
- Halve them, pop the yolks into a bowl.
- Mash the yolks with mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon or pipe the filling back in and dust with paprika.
Farmhouse Frittata
The catch-all. Whatever's in the fridge plus a big handful of eggs.
You'll need
8 eggs · Splash of milk · 1 cup chopped veg (peppers, onion, spinach) · 1/2 cup cheese · Oil or butter
Make it
- Heat oven to 375°F. Whisk the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
- In an oven-safe skillet, sauté the veg until soft.
- Pour in the eggs, scatter the cheese, and cook 2 minutes on the stove.
- Move the skillet to the oven for 10–12 minutes until puffed and set. Slice like a pie.
Shakshuka
Eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce. A whole meal in one pan.
You'll need
4–6 eggs · 1 can crushed tomatoes · 1 onion & 1 pepper, diced · 2 cloves garlic · Cumin, paprika, salt
Make it
- Sauté onion and pepper until soft, add garlic and spices for a minute.
- Pour in the tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes until thickened.
- Make wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each.
- Cover and cook 5–8 minutes until the whites set. Serve with crusty bread.
Perfect Soft-Boiled Eggs
When the eggs are this good, sometimes simple is best.
You'll need
Eggs · Water · Salt · Toast for dipping
Make it
- Bring water to a gentle boil.
- Lower the eggs in with a spoon and set a timer for 6 1/2 minutes.
- Move to ice water for 30 seconds, then peel or serve in an egg cup.
- Crack the top, salt, and dip your toast into that bright fresh yolk.
