As Easter approaches eggs are everywhere you look. Maybe I’m feeling a little left out- I don’t have any little ones eagerly awaiting the Easter bunny, and dying eggs isn’t really my thing. I do like to eat eggs, though. As a matter of fact, I love to eat eggs. And so, eggs shall be the ingredient of the week! Throughout the seasons, eggs play many roles in cooking. Eggs are a practical part of the spring pantry, as the longer days and warmer temperatures prompt hens to increase laying. For many of us there are few vegetables ready for harvest just yet. Even so, we crave spring flavors. While we wait for the bounty of vegetables to arrive, we can savor a farm fresh egg.
Tackling the subject of eggs is a bit daunting. Not only can you eat eggs cooked as the main dish: boiled, poached, fried, scrambled, baked, and as an omelet; eggs are an essential component in many dishes: pastry, pasta, custard, sauces, pancakes, soufflés, and more. While you will find eggs in the fridge of most of our homes, I think many are stuck in an egg rut, making the same thing over and over again. This week at la domestique, be inspired to try something new. Shake up your routine and prepare eggs in a different way. Let the season of spring be your guide. The mild temperatures and cool spring breeze create a perfect atmosphere to enjoy the rich, unctuous egg with bright greens and herbs, a light soup, or maybe a delicate spear of asparagus. When summer comes we will be too hot to enjoy a poached egg with hollandaise sauce or decadent goat cheese soufflé. Now is the time for egg salad sandwiches and deviled egg picnics.
And so, this week la domestique seeks to be a source of spring inspiration. For ideas to break out of your egg rut, take a look at 10 Ways Tuesdays tomorrow. The rest of the week will feature the whole story on buying and storing eggs, tips and tricks for using eggs, inspiring recipes, and a spring menu for entertaining. Cooking with eggs can seem intimidating, but all it takes is practice. This week, decide to add one new technique to your egg repertoire. You’ll find plenty of ideas here at ladomestique.com.