Welcome to the latest installment in our Silly Suppers Series. What’s a silly supper?
Silly Supper = What to make for dinner when you don’t have any food in the house!
Today we’re going to get silly with eggs.
Eggs had a bad rap for a while there, but these days most nutritionists agree that eggs are a healthy source of protein. That means they’ll fill bellies up nicely. And they are relatively cheap, when compared to other animal protein sources. And we usually have at least a few of them hanging around the house.
I must admit, I got this silly supper idea from my childhood. My father used to make what he called “kitchen sink omelets.” But mine are much tastier.
So, did you know you can mix just about anything with eggs? Don’t tell your significant other that you just plan to throw a bunch of random stuff in the pan, but do just that.
Basically, you’re going to make scrambled eggs and throw other stuff in for fun.
Here are some combinations that have made me famous around my house:
- Eggs, frozen spinach, and bacon bits.
- Eggs, leftover French fries, and cheddar cheese.
- Eggs, canned salmon, and swiss cheese.
- Eggs and salsa. (I topped with sour cream.)
- Eggs, corned beef, onions, and cheese.
- Eggs, minced garlic, pine nuts, and basil.
- Eggs, potato puffs, mushrooms, and cream cheese.
As you can see, the possibilities are pretty close to endless. I find that certain spices work really well with eggs. My favorites include rosemary, garlic, basil, cumin, and red pepper flakes (not all at the same time though).
So remember, this is a silly supper, but you don’t have to tell them that. To them this is a well-planned gourmet adventure.
For more ideas for egg recipes, you can always check Say Mmm.
Posted by Robin
