Stir-Fried Tofu with Scallions MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes The most basic stir-fry you can make and one you can build on indefinitely. Master this and you master the world, at least the world of stir-frying tofu, which is not insignificant. 11/2 to 2 pounds...
Stir-Fried Tofu with Bell Peppers or Other Vegetables MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes As with any stir-fry, this one is infinitely variable: You pull what you have out of the refrigerator, and not long afterward you're ready to eat. If you make the main recipe,...
Soft-Boiled Egg MAKES: 1 serving TIME: Less than 10 minutes The egg-lovers way to eat eggs, barely cooked, but warm and comforting. Soft-boiled eggs are also great stirred into a bowl of reheated leftover brown rice or a cup of broth. 1 egg Salt and freshly ground...
Simplest Omelet MAKES: 2 servings TIME: 15 minutes Omelets are, of course, great breakfast and brunch dishes, but they are also fine at dinner. This recipe is for a really basic omelet, but it can be filled with almost anything. The variations range from classic (and...
Japanese Egg Crepes Tamago MAKES: 5 or 6 crepes TIME: 15 minutes These egg crepes are simple, delicious, and downright cute. They're ideal for Sushi Bowls and Sushi Rolls but could also make a delicate crepe for filling with Spiced Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts or...
Huevos Rancheros MAKES: 2 servings TIME: 35 minutes If you have the basic components on hand, Huevos Rancheros are just a matter of assembly, and since the recipe is easily multiplied, they're perfect for entertaining. They also make a satisfying brunch, lunch, or...
Hard-Cooked (Hard-Boiled) Egg MAKES: 1 serving TIME: About 15 minutes Hard-cooked eggs are so convenient and versatile you may want to keep a few ready in the fridge at all times (they keep for a week). They're used in recipes throughout this book, from appetizers to...
French Toast MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes Originally a way to bring new life to stale bread (it's called pain perduв lost bread in France), French toast can be made with virtually any fresh or stale bread, including quick breads and even tortillas....
Folded Omelet MAKES: 2 servings TIME: 15 minutes These individual omelets are pressed and folded so they make two sealed egg packages you can even eat them on the run. It's important to use thinly sliced or grated fillings in smaller quantities than the traditional...
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...