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Can You Crack These Egg Facts?

Susannah Chen — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:17:58 PDT

Is there anything more recognizable across the globe than a single chicken egg? The ovoid protein is a fixture during every occasion, from breakfast fry-ups to dessert soufflés - and, with a repertoire that includes Spanish tortillas and Ethiopian doro wat, it dots every corner of the world's culinary landscape.

You may be a regular when it comes to enjoying eggs, but what do you really know about them? In honor of May being National Egg Month, I'm going to list out a number of facts, and I want you to either confirm them or dispel them. Can you crack these questions? Take the quiz to find out.

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Quick Tip: Fluff Up Your Scrambled Eggs With an Immersion Blender

Camilla Salem — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:15:53 PDT

I have always wondered why my scrambled eggs aren't as light and fluffy as the ones in restaurants, but recently a friend of mine suggested using an immersion blender to beat eggs together before cooking, and now I'm hooked. The immersion blender beats air into the eggs, making them fluffy, frothy, and delicious. All that's left is to cook the eggs in a hot pan with a pat of butter or a drizzle of olive oil.

What is your method for making fluffy scrambled eggs?

Celebrate the Month of May With Eggs-quisite Eggs!

Sara Yoo — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:42:10 PDT

May is National Egg Month, and we've got them on the brain. In fact, you could say we're pretty egg-static about those little protein-packed packages. While they make breakfast beautiful, eggs dress up every meal with their simplicity and flexible form. Nestled in toast, wrapped into a breakfast burrito, baked in an exotically spiced tomato sauce . . . did we break through your shell? Here are the best of the basics and more!

Put a Bird on It! 5 Basic Dishes Made Better With an Egg

Lizzie Fuhr — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:00:39 PDT

If you're not familiar with the Portlandia skit "Put a Bird on It!", it's time to get watching - and I'll say "you're welcome!" in advance. While you may not be branding bird silhouettes onto pieces of toast, I've found my own foodie spin on how to put a bird on it this Spring. In honor of National Egg Month, here are five everyday dishes that are taken to the next level with the addition of a tasty egg.

Pasta. Pasta and eggs may seem like a strange combination, but it shouldn't. While lots of pasta carbonara dishes bring an egg to the table, fried or poached eggs paired with a plate of simple pasta makes for a great go-to dish when you're in a bind for time or you'd like to keep things a little more budget-conscious.
Oatmeal. If you're always reaching for an oatmeal recipe that's sweet, put a twist on your morning routine and opt for an oatmeal recipe that's on the savory side: Asian-inspired savory oatmeal topped off with an over-easy egg.
Salads. Simple mixed greens get a welcome makeover when topped off with a poached egg or two. Just make sure to keep things light in the dressing department; you don't want too many flavors competing on your plate!

Keep reading for two more easy ways to put a bird on it.

7 Easy Ways to Wake Up Scrambled Eggs

Lizzie Fuhr — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:58 PDT

I'm a big believer in the power of a plate of perfectly scrambled eggs. The methodical process of re-creating your go-to scramble moves can be both soothing and delicious, but if you want to spice things up this Spring, the kitchen can be a great place to start. If your scramble is feeling a little (or very) tired, here are seven fresh and simple ideas to help wake your eggs up.

Make a sandwich. An easy and delicious way to switch up your standard scrambled egg routine is to construct a perfect sandwich. We're partial to our version of the hangover remedy: the Stanwich from the folks behind Blue Ribbon restaurants.
Stuff a pepper. I love this idea for bringing extra color to your plate! After putting together your favorite scramble, tuck it into one half of a sliced pepper, top with your favorite cheese, and bake it all together. If you're just too hungry, leave out the baking step and enjoy an extra crunch of a fresh, crisp pepper.
Wrap it up. You may think that breakfast burritos and wraps are only for restaurant dining, but they're easy to enjoy in the comfort of your home. Fold up some tasty scrambled eggs into a beautiful tortilla wrap, and you'll be prepared for true breakfast bliss. This breakfast burrito recipe is a great place to start, but feel free to experiment and toss in whatever you're working with in your fridge.

Keep reading for four more ways to wake up tired scrambled egg recipes.

Hold the Ham: More Fun Twists on Eggs Benedict

Susannah Chen — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:30:54 PDT

Perfectly coddled eggs and ham on an English muffin: what's not to like? Although a grand breakfast like eggs Benedict might usually be reserved for weekends, we've happened upon National Eggs Benedict Day, so there's no excuse not to eat the country's favorite brunch item at just about any hour today.

Before you get started poaching your own eggs, however, take a look at the variations you might want to take on for this American classic.

Eggs Florentine: poached eggs and spinach atop an English muffin with hollandaise sauce.
Eggs Royale: poached eggs and smoked salmon atop an English muffin with hollandaise sauce.
Eggs Blackstone: poached eggs, side bacon (that'd be the type most commonly seen in America), and a tomato slice atop an English muffin with hollandaise sauce.
Eggs Sardou: poached eggs and creamed spinach atop artichoke bottoms with hollandaise sauce; a specialty of New Orleans.
Eggs Provençal: poached eggs and ham atop an English muffin, served with béarnaise sauce in place of hollandaise.
Eggs Beauregard: fried eggs and sausage patties atop an American biscuit, served with country gravy in lieu of hollandaise sauce.

What's your favorite twist on eggs Benny - or do you prefer the tried-and-true classic?

Photo: Nancy Einhart

Make a Perfectly Poached Egg on National Eggs Benedict Day

Susannah Chen — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:49:17 PDT

If you love poached eggs, but you've written them off as something to be ordered in restaurants, it's time to reconsider the possibility of making them on your own at home. To master this basic kitchen technique - an essential for eggs benedict! - all you need are three pantry staples. Watch the two-minute tutorial, then celebrate National Eggs Benedict Day!

10 Incredible Edible Egg Recipes

Leta Shy — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:39:27 PDT

Easter's tomorrow, but you don't have to stick to just colorfully dyed hard-boiled eggs. Get your dose of protein, iron, vitamins, and more with these 10 creative and healthy egg recipes!

Sources: Flickr User Andrea_Nguyen, Susannah Chen, FitSugar reader lauren

Eggsterminate Hard-Boiled Leftovers Like a Dalek

Kelly Schwarze — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:11:19 PDT

Decorating Darth Vader and Where's Waldo eggs includes one big, happy consequence: hard-boiled eggs for every meal, for the rest of the week. Make mealtime that much more incredibly edible by bringing the universe's most fearsome cyborg to the table with a Dalek-shaped eggsterminator egg cup ($8).

For perfect toast dipping, you'll actually need to place a soft-boiled egg in the Dalek. Who knows, maybe you'll even do the Doctor a favor and fry the Dalek into extermination with delicious savory overload.

How to Hard-Boil an Egg

YumSugar — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:10:30 PDT

Easter is around the corner and that means you might be hard-boiling eggs soon. While there are tons of methods out there, ours is easy and foolproof! It produces perfectly cooked yolks and whites every time. To learn how to make egg-cellent hard-boiled eggs, watch the video now!