A quick Google search of the phrase 'egg recipes' reveals 2.8 billion results, which speaks volumes about the different ways you can cook or use eggs. It doesn’t matter if it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, eggs can easily play a part.
As well as being a filling component to recipes, eggs are one of the best pound-for-pound sources of protein. You can build and maintain healthy muscles by introducing eggs to a balanced diet.
SpinneysFOOD source their free-range and organic eggs from a family-run business in Ireland. Operated by the McGuiness and the Eivers families, Nest Box is an award-winning producer in County Monaghan in the north of Ireland that believes animal welfare is priority number one, ensuring hens roam freely in carefully maintained environments.
Take comfort from that knowledge when you're next looking for a quick, easy and substantial meal involving the trusty egg. Here are a few suggestions on how to use your next batch…
Baked green eggs and ham
On their own
Probably the easiest way to use eggs is by cooking them on their own. Boiled, fried, poached, scrambled and more, there are numerous styles in which you can serve them. If you’re feeling daring, you can even drink down raw eggs just like old school bodybuilders used to.
Omelettes
Sure, an omelette can also be categorised as the above. However, throw in some extra ingredients and you can make a meal of it. Your options range from simply sprinkling cheese on the top of an omelette for a gooey and delicious finish, or you can pack in some tasty mushrooms, onion, tomatoes or any of the huge range of cold cut meats from our deli counter.
Spanish tortilla
Spanish tortilla
The tortilla (or Spanish omelette) can be served hot or cold and is a great way of using up all kinds of ingredients.
Frittata
Think of the frittata as a less fussy version of quiche. You don’t need pastry for it, which is why this Italian dish makes the list. Throw in some freshly chopped vegetables such as spinach, bell peppers and onions or diced cured meat, and you’ve got yourself a meal.
Shakshuka
To the untrained eye, this Middle Eastern dish looks fairly complex. But it isn’t. You can knock this up in a matter of minutes. Just place some tinned tomatoes into a pan, add some chopped peppers or chillies and then crack some eggs into the mix. The result is incredibly tasty and is even better when served with a buttered slice of fresh, crusty bread from our bakery.
Egg white muffins
These bite-sized muffins are incredibly easy to make. The trickiest part is removing the yolk without it dripping into the mix. Crack the eggs into a muffin tin, drop in some diced meat or vegetables and cook in the oven until golden. They make a superb and straightforward breakfast.
