Cooking Eggs
The Best Recipes for Cheap & Healthy Cooking
[Updated Dec 4, 2023 with entirely new section on Boiled Eggs]
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[Updated Dec 4, 2023 with entirely new section on Boiled Eggs]
[Updated Dec 4, 2023 with entirely new section on Boiled Eggs]
[Updated Nov Cooks of any level can enjoy recipe demos to spark new and familiar favorites. If you love to travel and experience new cultures through their food traditions, you’ll also enjoy this class. This class will be regularly updated with new sections and recipes. Once you purchase, you will always have access to new content.
Eggs may be a basic grocery item, but don't let that fool you from treating them with the utmost of culinary respect. With a few condiments, vegetables, or leftovers, you can have a nutrient-packed meal. This class will give you the foundation you need to be creative in the kitchen without complex ingredients or skills.
You’ll find the written recipes and ingredient lists in a printable PDF in the Project video. This document will be updated as recipes are added to the course (if applicable). While this isn’t a diet or health-focused class, eggs are an integral part of a healthy diet.
In this course, you'll be guided through video demonstrations of the most common methods to cook eggs & how to cook them exactly how you like them. You'll also be educated on egg myths. The suggested methods aren't anything hokey, but are, instead, based on science - how the egg proteins react to different types & levels of heat.
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Learning objectives
- Expertly prepare a wide variety of eggs in their most delicious form.
- Know by heart the easiest methods for poaching, frying, scrambling & boiling.
- Present gorgeous, simple, hearty meals for family and friends.
- Expertly prepare a wide variety of eggs in their most delicious form.
- Know by heart the easiest methods for poaching, frying, scrambling & boiling.
- Present gorgeous, simple, hearty meals for family and friends.
Syllabus
Welcome!
Be familiar with the foundational techniques of cooking eggs. Simply put, you'll be good at cooking an egg.
Two ways to get perfectly creamy, fluffy, flavorful scrambled eggs. Without cream.
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Syllabus
Two ways to get perfectly creamy, fluffy, flavorful scrambled eggs. Without cream.
Fried eggs easily overcook. But when cooked properly, they can be oh so satisfying.
What are you really getting with all those stamps and certifications?
The best way to store eggs for long-lasting freshness.
The age old question of how to poach an egg - have we finally answered it?
How to poach more than one egg at a time - first, a failed experiment. But then, a delightful discovery (that can also be used for just one egg, too!) And, how to cook several in advance, store them, and reheat them later.
A shortcut to the Eggs Benedict that anyone can make (we make a mornay sauce rather than hollandaise). Then use the sauce for Eggs Florentine. And other ways to use leftover mornay sauce.
From Paul Bocuse, poaching eggs in wine, then thickening the wine into a sauce.
My personal favorite. A recipe to mimic the sauce of boeuf bourguignon without the hours of simmering and roasting.
A 'Kitchen Sink' recipe - use whatever you have and make it yours!
For the greens lovers out there - poaching eggs in a sauce of blended or finely chopped leafy greens.
The Italian side of shakshuka.
Another Italian option, with bacon and wine.
Technically not poached because the eggs are cooked in a vessel rather than directly in the cooking water, but for organizing's sake, it's going here because the end result is the same: creamy whites and molten yolks.
RECIPES ARE IN A DOWNLOADABLE PDF HERE. Plus, how to make the most of your new poaching knowledge.
RECIPES FOR OMELET SECTION DOWNLOADED HERE
A fool-proof technique for making the creamy, creamless, egg-based sauce.
How to make gluten-free, protein-rich crispy chips!
A visual demonstration of the stages of development for meringue (whipped egg whites).
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Activities
Review Egg Safety Guidelines
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Refresh your knowledge on egg safety practices to ensure the preparation and consumption of safe and wholesome eggs.
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Food Safety
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Read or watch materials on proper egg storage, handling, and cooking.
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Understand the risks and symptoms of foodborne illnesses related to eggs.
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Review safe cooking temperatures and handling practices to prevent contamination.
Review Basic Knife Skills
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Sharpen your knife skills to ensure precision and safety in egg preparation.
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Knife Skills
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Watch a video or take a short course on basic knife skills.
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Practice slicing and dicing vegetables or fruits.
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Practice holding a knife properly and using the correct cutting techniques.
Read: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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Review the basic principles of anatomy and physiology from a trusted textbook to strengthen your foundation for this course.
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 16th...
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Obtain a copy of the book and read the preface and introduction.
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Read Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Human Body.
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Read Chapter 2: The Chemical Level of Organization.
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Share Egg Cooking Tips
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Expand your knowledge of egg cooking by sharing and discussing tips and tricks with fellow learners.
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Join a study group or online forum dedicated to egg cooking.
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Share your favorite egg recipes and cooking techniques.
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Discuss different ways to prepare eggs and explore new ideas.
Practice Egg Cooking Techniques
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Reinforce your understanding of egg cooking techniques by practicing different methods to improve your skills.
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Practice scrambling eggs with different ingredients.
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Practice frying eggs to achieve different levels of doneness.
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Practice poaching eggs using the swirling water technique.
Follow Egg Cooking Tutorials
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Enhance your egg cooking skills by following video or written tutorials that provide step-by-step instructions and expert tips.
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Search for egg cooking tutorials on YouTube or other online platforms.
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Select a tutorial that aligns with your desired cooking technique.
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Follow the instructions carefully and practice the technique.
Create an Egg Recipe Cookbook
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Deepen your knowledge of egg dishes by creating a collection of recipes that showcase your culinary skills and experimentation.
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Research different egg recipes and gather inspiration.
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Experiment with different ingredients and techniques to create unique recipes.
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Write down the recipes clearly, including ingredients, instructions, and cooking times.
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Compile the recipes into a digital or physical cookbook.
Develop an Egg Nutrition Guide
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Enhance your understanding of the nutritional value of eggs by creating a comprehensive guide that outlines their health benefits.
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Research the nutritional content of eggs from reliable sources.
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Create a table or infographic that summarizes the key nutrients found in eggs.
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Discuss the potential health benefits of consuming eggs.
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Include practical tips on how to incorporate eggs into a healthy diet.
Host an Egg Brunch
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Demonstrate your egg cooking expertise by hosting a brunch where you prepare a variety of egg dishes for guests.
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Plan the menu and create a shopping list.
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Gather the necessary ingredients and equipment.
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Prepare the egg dishes to perfection.
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Host the brunch and serve the dishes to guests.
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Receive feedback and make adjustments to improve your skills.
Review Egg Safety Guidelines
Show steps
Refresh your knowledge on egg safety practices to ensure the preparation and consumption of safe and wholesome eggs.
Browse courses on
Food Safety
Show steps
- Read or watch materials on proper egg storage, handling, and cooking.
- Understand the risks and symptoms of foodborne illnesses related to eggs.
- Review safe cooking temperatures and handling practices to prevent contamination.
Review Basic Knife Skills
Show steps
Sharpen your knife skills to ensure precision and safety in egg preparation.
Browse courses on
Knife Skills
Show steps
- Watch a video or take a short course on basic knife skills.
- Practice slicing and dicing vegetables or fruits.
- Practice holding a knife properly and using the correct cutting techniques.
Read: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Show steps
Review the basic principles of anatomy and physiology from a trusted textbook to strengthen your foundation for this course.
View
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 16th...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Obtain a copy of the book and read the preface and introduction.
- Read Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Human Body.
- Read Chapter 2: The Chemical Level of Organization.
Share Egg Cooking Tips
Show steps
Expand your knowledge of egg cooking by sharing and discussing tips and tricks with fellow learners.
Show steps
- Join a study group or online forum dedicated to egg cooking.
- Share your favorite egg recipes and cooking techniques.
- Discuss different ways to prepare eggs and explore new ideas.
Practice Egg Cooking Techniques
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of egg cooking techniques by practicing different methods to improve your skills.
Show steps
- Practice scrambling eggs with different ingredients.
- Practice frying eggs to achieve different levels of doneness.
- Practice poaching eggs using the swirling water technique.
Follow Egg Cooking Tutorials
Show steps
Enhance your egg cooking skills by following video or written tutorials that provide step-by-step instructions and expert tips.
Show steps
- Search for egg cooking tutorials on YouTube or other online platforms.
- Select a tutorial that aligns with your desired cooking technique.
- Follow the instructions carefully and practice the technique.
Create an Egg Recipe Cookbook
Show steps
Deepen your knowledge of egg dishes by creating a collection of recipes that showcase your culinary skills and experimentation.
Show steps
- Research different egg recipes and gather inspiration.
- Experiment with different ingredients and techniques to create unique recipes.
- Write down the recipes clearly, including ingredients, instructions, and cooking times.
- Compile the recipes into a digital or physical cookbook.
Develop an Egg Nutrition Guide
Show steps
Enhance your understanding of the nutritional value of eggs by creating a comprehensive guide that outlines their health benefits.
Show steps
- Research the nutritional content of eggs from reliable sources.
- Create a table or infographic that summarizes the key nutrients found in eggs.
- Discuss the potential health benefits of consuming eggs.
- Include practical tips on how to incorporate eggs into a healthy diet.
Host an Egg Brunch
Show steps
Demonstrate your egg cooking expertise by hosting a brunch where you prepare a variety of egg dishes for guests.
Show steps
- Plan the menu and create a shopping list.
- Gather the necessary ingredients and equipment.
- Prepare the egg dishes to perfection.
- Host the brunch and serve the dishes to guests.
- Receive feedback and make adjustments to improve your skills.
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