Everyday Scrambled Eggs MAKES: 2 servings TIME: 10 minutes Very good scrambled eggs can be had in a hurry, provided you donв't overcook them. Adding a little extra liquid helps prevent overcooking (if that liquid is cream, of course, it also lends a luxurious...
Egg Hash MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 45 minutes Usually eggs are served on hash. Here hard-cooked eggs are the hash. The secret is patience: To get the best browning and the least crumbling, you’ve got to let the potatoes and later the eggs do their thing in the pan,...
Chilaquiles Scrambled Tortillas MAKES: 2 servings TIME: 30 minutes Chilaquiles is an authentic Mexican dish that can be prepared many different ways, but in all cases they contain fried tortilla strips softened a bit in eggs or sauce. You can enjoy them simply with a...
Breakfast Burritos MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes with cooked beans Just about every fast-food joint now sells breakfast burritos, but few will be as good as yours. Fill them as you would tacos, with ingredients like chopped fresh tomatoes, cilantro, black olives,...
Baked Sweet Omelet MAKES: 2 servings TIME: About 30 minutes The sweet omelet isn't something we see often, but really does make sense in the way pancakes, crepes, and other desserty breakfasts do. Plus, think of all the egg-based desserts, like custards and flans....
Baked shirred eggs MAKES: 1 or 2 servings TIME: 30 minutes This is one of the best ways to cook eggs for a crowd, and there's something about the texture of baked eggs that cannot be duplicated by any other method. Before baking, you can top baked eggs with bread...
Waldorf Salad MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 15 minutes This should be a peppery blend of apples, celery, and mayonnaise. Nuts are optional, as are raisins, a bit of honey, and grated carrots, any of which may appeal to you but none of which is essential. Try using half...
Tomato Salad, Ethiopian Style MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 15 minutes, plus time to chill If you have time to chop tomatoes, you have time to make this salad, which also works as a relish to eat with sandwiches and salads. The light, fresh-tasting, oil-free dressing...
Spinach Salad with Feta and Nutmeg MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: 15 minutes Feta in a salad makes us think “Greek,” but here you’ll find no tomatoes, olives, or romaine. Instead, nutmeg and yogurt complement the cheese and spinach. 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or...
Spicy No-Mayo Coleslaw MAKES: 8 servings TIME: 30 minutes If you want restaurant-style coleslaw, you combine shredded cabbage with mayo and maybe a little lemon juice. This version is far more flavorful with far less fat. I like cabbage salad (which is what coleslaw...
