Frittata secrets and more ways eggs get dinner on the table quickly
by Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune
Dec 04, 2017
4 minutes
The egg is synonymous with potential. But let's not get bogged down in symbolism.
Even for the most practical-minded cook, the egg is a marvel of possibility: Scramble it. Poach it. Boil it. Fry it. Beat a couple into an omelet. Whip several into a souffle. The choices nearly overwhelm.
But for my time and money, which is to say scant, I prefer the binder approach: Take whatever you've got on hand, and throw it in a pan with some eggs - which bring the ingredients together into something greater than the sum of its parts. For something savory, grab leftover vegetables and cheese. For a sweet take, stale bread and fruit.
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