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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
13 Shame-Free Ways to Eat Eggs for Dinner
Forget breakfast for dinner. You don’t need a side of pancakes or sausage patties to rationalize an egg-centric meal. And forget about most of the obvious brunch-y egg dishes you think of when you think “eggs for dinner.” These recipes go beyond scrambled and basic quiche, and demonstrate just how versatile the mighty egg can be. Hearty, healthy last-minute meals whipped up from the random contents of your refrigerator? Yep. Recipes that show off the fresh yard eggs you scored at the farmers market? Those, too. And, although it wasn’t easy, we’re delivering it all without a single bad pun involving the word “egg.”
1. Warm Fava Bean and Chanterelle Salad with Poached Eggs
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If Hannibal Lecter’s revelatory meal is your only frame of reference for fava beans (“I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti”), get thee to the best produce market in your environs. Late spring/early summer is fava bean primetime, and when you pair the buttery, vaguely bitter bean (say that 10 times really fast) with the richness of a runny-yolked poached egg, it’s heaven on a plate. Get our Warm Fava Bean and Chanterelle Salad with Poached Eggs recipe.
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2. Eggs in Purgatory
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If you’re an Israeli (or just eat like one), you may know this spicy baked eggs dish as the breakfast favorite shakshuka. But it’s also one of the best ways to rationalize eggs for dinner–a one-skillet recipe with a touch of heat. This is a great starter recipe, but you’ll end up customizing it with your own favorite seasonings as you master it. I like to add a dash of cumin to the tomato sauce and top the dish with a scattering of feta. Get our Eggs in Purgatory recipe.
3. Egg Yolk Ravioli (Uova da Ravioli) with Bacon Sage Sauce
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This is definitely not one of those last-minute dishes that ends in a randomly delicious hodge-podge of eggs creatively reimagined with weird stuff in your refrigerator. This is a plan-ahead dish that you make when your end goal is to see your dining companion naked. Because, after you serve this wonder dish, you most definitely will. The recipe serves six appetizer portions (one ginormous ravioli per person), but you can also serve this as a main course with two raviolis per person and leftovers for a midnight snack. Get our Egg Yolk Ravioli with Bacon Sage Sauce recipe.
4. Wilted Greens with Balsamic Fried Eggs
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If you’re a CSA subscriber, now is about the time your weekly basket is filled with a mother lode of greens that 1) you’ve never heard of or seen before, or 2) you can’t possibly consume before you get next week’s delivery. This is how you handle those greens, on those weeknights when you desperately need to eat a decent meal at home and you’re winging it with whatever you’ve got on hand. If you’re really lucky, that CSA includes fresh eggs from the farm, too. Get our Wilted Greens with Balsamic Fried Eggs recipe.
5. Salade Lyonnaisey
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You can slam a poached egg on top of just about anything edible and call it dinner, but this recipe makes the cut because it’s a cinch to pull it all together with ingredients you should always have on hand (yes, that includes pancetta), and the light, simple dressing packs so much more flavor than you’d ever imagine. Get our Salade Lyonnaisey recipe.
6. Baked Eggs with Kale, Portobellos, and Feta
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This is the kind of dish you can easily scale down to make as a solo meal or scale up to include unexpected company. There’s little to it beyond toasting breadcrumbs, wilting the kale, and assembling the ingredients. Also, if you’re counting calories, you can easily cut some of the fat by substituting olive oil for butter and low fat milk for heavy cream. Get our Baked Eggs with Kale, Portobellos, and Feta recipe.
7. Roasted Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Miso Butter
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Mark my words: this is the recipe that will convince you that white miso paste should be a staple in your kitchen. It is the lighter, more mellow variety of miso (it’s fermented for a shorter period of time and not as salty), but even the mild, delicate flavor packs a wallop that elevates the simplest ingredients to another dimension of tastebud euphoria. Get our Roasted Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Miso Butter recipe.
8. Asparagus Frittata with Horseradish Sour Cream
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Frittatas have a rep as the go-to for brunch, but if you’re looking for a last-minute eggs-for-dinner dish to feed more than your own face, this one has all the elements of a grownup meal for four or more, particularly if you add a side of lightly dressed mixed greens. Get our Asparagus Frittata with Horseradish Sour Cream recipe.
9. Black Bean Cakes with Fried Eggs and Avocado Crema
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Although you can throw this dish together in less than 30 minutes, pretty much any dish involving beans benefits from a day of rest to let the beans soak up the flavor of the seasonings. This dish is no exception. Make the black bean cakes a day ahead, and when you’re ready for dinner, just whip up the avocado crema while the cakes reheat, and slap a fried egg on top. Dinner is served. Get our Black Bean Cakes with Fried Eggs and Avocado Crema recipe.
10. Egg Salad Gribiche
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The classic French cold sauce meets classic ‘Murican cold salad with excellent results. Hard-cooked eggs are tossed with capers, cornichon, and a bundle of fresh herbs. Serve it on a roasted veggie sandwich or scoop it onto your favorite crackers. Get our Egg Salad Gribiche recipe.
11. Desperation Spaghetti Carbonara
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No pancetta or peas? No worries. A stripped-down spaghetti carbonara is still delicious, and incredibly easy to throw together. The magic way the eggs emulsify with the cheese and a little starchy pasta cooking water is perfect with nothing more than garlic and black pepper along for the ride. Get our Spaghetti Carbonara recipe.
12. Savory Egg Pudding
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Normally, we’d call this what it is: a frittata. But this recipe produces a richer, creamier egg dish that’s more custard-like than quiche. Use a mandolin to slice the potatoes razor thin. Get our Savory Egg Pudding recipe.
13. Steak and Eggs Hash
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Yes, of course you think of this dish as a classic greasy diner breakfast, but when, exactly, is the last time you slapped a New York strip steak on the grill (pan) at 7 a.m.? This is dinner for 4 in less than 30 minutes, and you’ll never hear a complaint. Get our Steak and Eggs Hash recipe.
Related Video: Three Ways to Cook Eggs in the Microwave
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9 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Instant Ramen
There’s a reason why over 100 billion servings of instant ramen are consumed worldwide every year. Instant ramen is cheap, easy to make, and tastes delicious. From the grocery stores of Nairobi to the bodegas of the Bronx, the ubiquitous dried noodle block with flavoring powder has become the go-to ultra-affordable quick meal; perfect for late night study sessions, hungover Netflix binges, or any time you need to eat but don’t want to spend more than a dollar, like around tax season.
But don’t just eat it as-is. Chock-full of salt, palm oil, monosodium glutamate, and sugar, a single serving of instant ramen is high in carbohydrates and fat, but low in protein and fiber. If you’re looking for ways to upgrade a basic package of instant ramen and make your dining experience a little more healthy in the process, these suggestions will take your noodle game from zero to “this tastes better than take-out.”
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1. Miso Paste
If you’re a fan of miso ramen and you want to Macgyver your own version at home, stock your fridge with a tub of miso paste. The fermented soybean paste is typically available in three different varieties: white (shiro miso), yellow (shinshu miso) and red (aka miso). Red tends to be the most potent flavor-wise and just a spoonful can add a serious dose of umami to your ramen. If you’re looking for a more subtle flavor, try the white miso and go from there.
Boil your ramen noodles as you would normally. Note: boiling miso kills its natural probiotics (nixing the health benefits in the process), so when it comes time to add the sauce packet, remove the noodles from the heat, drain and set aside. In a separate bowl, add some hot (not boiling) water and stir in the miso paste until it dissolves. Add a portion of the flavoring packet to taste.
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2. Dashi Seasoning
Have you ever made miso broth at home, only to discover it didn’t taste anything like it does at your favorite sushi place? That’s probably because you were missing a key ingredient: dashi seasoning, a Japanese stock made from kombu (dried kelp), katsuobushi (dried and smoked bonito/skipjack tuna that is shaved into thin flakes), iriko or niboshi (anchovies/sardine), or a combination of the above. Want to eliminate the instant-ramen flavor packet altogether? Follow the miso broth instructions above and add some dashi powder instead. While this hack probably won’t do much to reduce your overall sodium levels, your miso will taste richer and more full-bodied.
3. Tofu
One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to add protein to a bowl of instant ramen is with tofu. Cut some plain silken soft tofu into cubes and add it to the broth as it simmers, or make a batch of this Asian broiled tofu that you can use throughout the week with ramen and other dishes.
4. Enoki Mushrooms
Looking for a way to add fiber and a feeling of fullness without piling on the carbs? Meet your new best friend, enoki mushrooms. These noodle-like mushrooms are a great way to add some texture to your ramen. Add a handful of mushrooms directly to your broth or saute them separately in some sesame oil to create an extra layer of flavor.
5. Bok Choy
This Chinese cabbage is a powerhouse when it comes to making a not-so-healthy meal, healthy-ish. If you’re pressed for time, simply wash and cut some of this leafy green, and throw it into the pot while the water boils. The bok choy will take on a nice wilted texture reminiscent of your favorite wonton noodle soup. Alternatively, make some sauteed bok choy or grill it before adding it to your soup.
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6. Furikake Seasoning
A common item at Japanese grocery stores, furikake is a pre-packaged seasoning most commonly used to add extra flavor to white rice. A little bit salty, a little bit sweet, it also works wonders atop of a bowl of ramen. Common flavors include wasabi, seaweed, kimchi and shiso (perilla). Seafood flavors like salmon, tuna, and nori are also popular. While purchasing a topping just for ramen might seem indulgent, keep in mind that furikake also works wonders as a topping on avocado toast, quinoa, and popcorn.
Note: if you can’t get a hold of Furikake seasoning, use this as an opportunity to clean out the pantry. Got some nori sheets leftover from a sushi night that never happened? What about some sesame seeds from a homemade granola bar experiment gone awry? Cut up the nori and sprinkle the sesame seeds into your soup.
7. Kimchi
If you’re looking for a way to replicate the tangy, spicy splendor that is Korean kimchi tofu soup, you can jerry-rig your own version adding a dollop of kimchi to your favorite ramen combo (or better yet—learn how to make your own kimchi). Not only will the fermented cabbage add deep flavors and spices to your broth, it also acts as a powerful probiotic.
8. A Fried Egg
When it comes to easy and delicious proteins, you can’t go wrong with the almighty fried egg. Drizzle some hot sauce and furikake seasoning on top or leave it plain. Bonus points if you make your egg perfectly crispy along the edges.
9. A Soft-Boiled (or Hard-Boiled) Egg
Just as good, and perfect for using up those leftover Easter eggs, or for those who just can’t with runny yolks.
Related Video: How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Ramen
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Donate Your Tax Refund to These Hunger-Based Charities
It’s been common parlance and oft-quoted since the 1700s that nothing in life is certain but death and taxes. In mid-April, along with the fact that the weather seems entirely disinclined to warm up this year, the sweet sting of income tax return season is especially prominent. The good news is, you’re adulting pretty hard lately. The current administration’s war against itemized deductions has left you with a modest refund, but you no longer count on that for your quality of life. The bad news is, the current administration. And taxes. And everything associated with those two things.
If this year’s tax return filing process has you feeling salty for whatever reason, respond with something sweet. While the mega-rich leader of the free world performs blatant acts of sacrilege on undeserving steaks, hunger is a worldwide epidemic that goes hand-in-hand with poverty. As a form of silent protest, try an act of philanthropy this year by donating your refund to one of these eight local, regional, or international hunger relief nonprofit charities, where contributions go directly to helping those most in need across borders and age groups:
1. No Kid Hungry
No Kid Hungry
No Kid Hungry is a national organization dedicated to solving childhood hunger in America through several school-based programs such as school breakfast, summer meals, and after-school meals. Food skills education and advocacy programs also help to empower families outside of the school day. This is a popular charity among chefs and restaurateurs who can offer special dining events as a means of fundraising. Donate to No Kid Hungry.
2. Feeding America
Feeding America
As the largest among hunger-based charitable organizations in America, formerly America’s Second Harvest, one of Feeding America’s primary focuses is on reducing food waste. The staggering fact is that there is more than enough food to feed everyone in this country, but waste and access are the biggest obstacles to doing that. Through food banks and partnerships that focus on the recovery of food otherwise destined for the trash, Feeding America rescued 3.5 billion pounds of food in 2018 that went directly to feeding those who most need it. Donate to Feeding America.
3. Heifer International
Heifer International
Built on the “teach a man to fish” principle with a bovine angle, this 75-year-old charity began as an effort by a Midwestern farmer to provide livestock, rather than just food supplies, to impoverished, war-torn communities as a means of feeding themselves long-term. With livestock still at the heart of the operation, Heifer International’s programs aim to teach sustainable farming practices, increase market access for small farms, and empower women. Donate to Heifer International.
4. Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels America
Increases in life expectancy and of geographic distribution among families means that more senior citizens in America are living alone, often with mobility and mental health issues that are common with advancing age. Meals on Wheels aims to address not only hunger but also loneliness, with volunteers providing socialization as well as nutritious food to low-income seniors. Donate to Meals on Wheels.
5. Biodiversity International
Biodiversity International
Biodiversity International is a research-driven organization that aims to provide adequate calories through staple grains to the earth’s estimated 2050 population of 9 billion souls. Here’s a place to put your money where your mouth is if your concerns are both with the health of the citizens of this planet and of the planet itself. Current initiatives aim to reduce global malnutrition, adapt agriculture for climate change, establish healthy diets from sustainable food systems, and help to maintain and grow resilient farms, forests, and landscapes. Donate to Biodiversity International.
6. Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization with a strong presence in countries suffering from war and other humanitarian disasters. They aim to treat the causes of hunger, offering assistance and empowering individuals and communities by helping develop clean water and food sources, and also offering training and healthcare. Donate to Action Against Hunger.
7. Food Bank for New York City
Food Bank for New York City
The homeless and low-income population of New York City is the focus of this 35-year-old charity that was founded in response to a growing need for emergency food assistance. Their mission states an effort to end hunger by “organizing food, information and support for community survival, empowerment, and dignity.” Strategy and innovation are central to achieving the goal of ending hunger in New York through multi-faceted means including distribution of resources, income support, and nutrition education. Donate to Food Bank for New York City.
8. Freedom from Hunger
Freedom from Hunger
At the intersection of hunger and women’s agency and empowerment is Freedom from Hunger. Recently partnered with the Grameen Foundation, this charity focuses their efforts on enabling the poor, and primarily poor women, to end hunger in their communities. Programs and partnerships focus on building empowering ecosystems for women in poor rural areas, which include engagement with the local agricultural market, knowledge and training, gender equity, and peer support. Donate to Freedom from Hunger.
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