The Perfect Herbs for Egg Dishes
No matter how you crack it, eggs and herbs go together beautifully. Eggs are an almost perfect food. They’re inexpensive, low in calories (under 80 and around 17 in an egg white) high in protein (more than six grams), easy to prepare and have a mild flavor that lends itself to lots of dishes. With the right handling, they can be decadently creamy, and with a little boiling water (and a few minutes), they become the perfect take-along food for lunch or a picnic. Whether you have leftover Easter eggs or are trying to live leaner by expanding your repertoire of simple, inexpensive recipes, eggs fit the bill. Here are some easy but delicious options: Bread pudding Asparagus frittata Egg-drop soup Quiche Lorraine Huevos rancheros Eggs Benedict Egg foo yung Rarebit omelette Deviled eggs Egg curry Tuna and egg salad sandwiches Egg and olive sandwiches The list goes on and on, and all you need to explore a huge array of regional egg dishes is a moderate understanding of how to cook and s