Cook It 5 Ways: Eggs

Deviled eggs are quite a party favourite.

Although a breakfast favourite, eggs can be eaten at any time of the day. This poultry staple can be cooked in many ways, so if you are bored of making the same old omelettes or scrambled eggs, here are a few interesting things that you can make with them.

Deviled Eggs

These are great for all your fancy parties. They are easy to make, fuss-free and great in taste. To make them you need to hard boil the eggs. Once that is done, remove the shells and cut them into half. Take out the egg yolks in a bowl and mix them with mayonnaise, mustard, chopped onions, coriander, pepper and salt. Once all this is well incorporated, scoop out little portions of this mix and fill in the hollows of the egg whites. Garnish with a little red chili powder and chopped coriander and serve.

Frittata

This Italian delight is everything a regular omelette aspires to be. To make this, you need to start by beating together a couple of eggs. In a pan, add some oil along with your choice of chopped vegetables, meat, grated cheese and seasonings. Sauté them and add them to the eggs. Pour this in an oven-safe container and bake until the top is slightly brown. Sound delicious, doesn’t it?

Egg Muffins

This recipe is perfect for days when you are in a hurry to step out of the door. What’s great is that this can be made a night before to save time. Start by beating together a couple of eggs, add in chopped tomatoes, onions, spinach, salt, pepper, chili powder and mix well. Pour this mix into a well-greased muffin tins and bake for about 5-7 minutes. Easy, tasty and healthy!

Egg White Buns

For everyone who is health conscious, this is a great way to cut down on bread. To make these, you need to start by separating egg whites from the yolks. Whisk these egg whites until they double in size and form stiff peaks. Scoop this on a baking tray lined with butter paper and bake until they are slightly brown. Try these to make some amazing sandwiches!

Avocado Baked Eggs

A great recipe for everyone who loves avocado. Start by slicing an avocado in half and deseeding it. Hollow out a little more of the avocado on the inside and break an egg in it. Sprinkle some salt, pepper, chili powder and coriander on top and bake it in the oven for about 5 minutes or until the egg is cooked. Yum!