French Eggs Recipes

Steps:

• In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until foamy. Add eggs and cook, whisking, until they begin to set; gently whisk in milk and chives. Remove from heat and serve with toasted bread.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Boil water in a kettle.
• Grease a small lidded casserole dish with olive oil. Distribute diced ham over the bottom and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Gruyere cheese. Pour cream on top and season with a little pepper.
• Crack eggs into the casserole dish one at a time, making sure egg yolks remain intact. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Gruyere cheese and fresh chives. Season with salt and pepper. Cover casserole dish and place into a roasting pan. Pour in enough boiling water so it reaches about halfway up the casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 9 minutes with the lid on. Uncover and continue baking until the egg whites are just set but the yolks are still runny, 3 to 6 additional minutes.

Steps:

• Lightly butter four 4-ounce ramekins or egg coddlers. Cut each piece of fois gras pate into 4 cubes. Divide cubes among prepared dishes.
• Crack 1 egg into each dish, keeping yolks whole. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle 1 tablespoon cream over each egg.
• Sprinkle each with 1/2 tsp tarragon and parsley.
• Cover each dish tightly with foil.
• Fill large skillet with water to depth of 1/2 inch. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Add ramekins.
• Cook until egg whites are firm and yolks are still runny, about 8 minutes. Remove ramekins from water; remove foil and wipe ramekins dry.
• Drizzle 1 teaspoon of truffle oil on each egg. Serve with buttered toast.

Steps:

• Combine the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and mix very well with a fork or a whisk.
• Set a plate by the stove. Heat a small (about 6 inches) seasoned omelet pan or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is warm, add the butter (it should sizzle gently). Swirl the pan to distribute the butter as it melts. When the butter stops sizzling and the foam subsides add the eggs. Pause to let the eggs heat slightly and then stir vigorously, with a heatproof spatula, making sure you include the sides of the egg mixture occasionally so the omelet cooks evenly. Once the eggs are just set, bang the pan gently on the burner to release the omelet from the pan. Check to see that it is not sticking to the sides or bottom of the pan, if so release the omelet with a heat proof spatula. Hold the pan at a 45-degree angle to the stove and carefully fold the omelet like a business letter. Cook just until the desired degree of doneness lifting the pan or reducing the heat to prevent browning. (A classic omelet doesn't have any browning on it.) Transfer to a warm plate and serve.
• Omelet Filling Suggestions: There are many omelet fillings, both raw and cooked, sweet and savory. Here is a starting point, but feel free to improvise. Once the eggs are set add any of these ingredients before folding. An alternative method, to use with delicate fillings, like creme fraiche and herbs, fresh fruits or caviar; is it to roll the omelet and then slice the top open, as you would a baked potato, and then fill it.
• - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs, like Italian parsley, basil, dill, tarragon, chives, thyme, and chervil. Use the herbs alone or in combination, like the classic combination fine herbs (equal parts parsley, chervil, chives and tarragon.) Brush the finished omelet with butter and sprinkle with additional herbs. Herbs can also be added to the omelet mixture to flavor the eggs more fully.
• - 2 to 3 tablespoons cooked vegetables like, chopped asparagus, spinach or other greens, zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant or peppers
• - 2 tablespoons diced fresh tomato or avocado
• - 2 tablespoons grated cheese, like Gruyere, Goat cheese, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Gouda, Feta
• - 1 tablespoon currant jelly, then dust omelet with confectioner's sugar
• - 2 tablespoons chopped proscuitto or other ham, crumbled cooked bacon or other cured meat
• - 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped smoked salmon or trout, with a tablespoon sour cream, cream cheese or creme fraiche
• - 1 tablespoon honey with 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese
• - 2 to 3 tablespoons sliced apples, pears or strawberries, alone or with a complimentary cheese

Steps:

• Combine eggs, salt, and pepper; stir briskly with a fork until blended.
• Melt butter in a large skillet, rotating skillet to coat bottom; add egg mixture.
• Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until eggs are firm, but still moist.
• Remove from heat; stir in cream.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Place 1-inch of water in the bottom of a double boiler and heat until boiling, reduce the heat to very low.
• When the water is simmering, place the top of the double boiler over the water.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and heat until melted.
• Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a medium bowl just until combined.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces, salt to taste and a grinding of pepper.
• Pour into the double boiler.
• Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof rubber spatula, until eggs are thickened into soft curds, 10 to 15 minutes.
• To serve, place a slice of toast on the side of each of two plates and spoon the eggs into the center.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add eggs, Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, salt and pepper. Scrambled the mixture using a fork until very well incorporated and set aside.
• In a small skillet over medium-low heat, add butter and when it gets hot, add egg mixture. Stir with spatula, lifting the skillet often to cool off while still stirring.
• 10 minutes later, add cheese and the remaining 2 tablespoons cream. Continue stirring, lifting the pan to cool off, until the eggs thicken, about another 10 minutes. Add chopped chives, stir and cook for 30 seconds.
• Drop the eggs on top of toasted and buttered English muffins and garnish with chives. Makes 2 servings.