Egg recipes

Eggs are one of the most practical ingredients — they are always to hand, they are quick to prepare and they can be the base of breakfast, lunch or dinner. Here we gather egg recipes: omelettes, scrambled eggs, shakshuka, frittata, fried eggs, dishes with potatoes, and cakes and desserts in which eggs play the leading role. An ideal choice when you have neither much time nor many ingredients.

Featured recipes

  • Basic Homemade Pasta Recipe — Learn how to make perfect homemade pasta dough. This simple recipe is ideal for noodles, lasagna, cannelloni, and more.
  • Basic Frying Batter (Beer Batter) — This basic recipe for frying batter with beer or wine guarantees perfectly crispy results. Ideal for frying vegetables, fish, and meat.
  • Olives alla Ascolana (Fried Stuffed Olives) — A classic of Italian cuisine - juicy green olives stuffed with a rich mixture of meat and cheese, then fried to golden crispness.
  • Creamy Vegetable Carbonara — Rich and creamy, this vegetarian version of carbonara swaps pancetta for fresh vegetables, creating a surprisingly delicious and light meal.
  • French Mayonnaise — Rich and creamy mayonnaise with the addition of cognac, whiskey, and Dijon mustard.
  • Fantastic Egg Dip — A quick and delicious dip combining eggs and yogurt, perfect for dipping vegetables or as a spread.

Quick and easy recipes

  • Homemade Herb Mayonnaise — This quick and easy recipe uses an immersion blender to create creamy, flavorful homemade mayonnaise with fresh herbs and a hint of yogurt for a light, refreshing taste. Perfect in under 15 minutes!
  • Green Yogurt and Mint Sauce — A quick and refreshing sauce that transforms any vegetable into a delicacy.
  • Fantastic Egg Dip — A quick and delicious dip combining eggs and yogurt, perfect for dipping vegetables or as a spread.
  • Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticcera) — A classic Italian recipe for rich and smooth vanilla cream, ideal for filling cakes, pastries, and donuts.
  • Creamy Vegetable Carbonara — Rich and creamy, this vegetarian version of carbonara swaps pancetta for fresh vegetables, creating a surprisingly delicious and light meal.

Latest in this topic

  • Basic Homemade Pasta Recipe — Learn how to make perfect homemade pasta dough. This simple recipe is ideal for noodles, lasagna, cannelloni, and more.
  • Basic Frying Batter (Beer Batter) — This basic recipe for frying batter with beer or wine guarantees perfectly crispy results. Ideal for frying vegetables, fish, and meat.
  • Olives alla Ascolana (Fried Stuffed Olives) — A classic of Italian cuisine - juicy green olives stuffed with a rich mixture of meat and cheese, then fried to golden crispness.
  • Creamy Vegetable Carbonara — Rich and creamy, this vegetarian version of carbonara swaps pancetta for fresh vegetables, creating a surprisingly delicious and light meal.
  • French Mayonnaise — Rich and creamy mayonnaise with the addition of cognac, whiskey, and Dijon mustard.
  • Fantastic Egg Dip — A quick and delicious dip combining eggs and yogurt, perfect for dipping vegetables or as a spread.
  • Homemade Herb Mayonnaise — This quick and easy recipe uses an immersion blender to create creamy, flavorful homemade mayonnaise with fresh herbs and a hint of yogurt for a light, refreshing taste. Perfect in under 15 minutes!
  • Melilot Sauce - Wild Vanilla Dressing — A simple and unusual cold sauce with edible melilot flowers, ideal for cooked vegetables, fish, or fresh salads.

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Frequently asked questions

How long do eggs take to boil?

Soft 4 to 5 minutes, medium 6 to 7 minutes, hard 9 to 10 minutes. The time counts from the moment the water comes to the boil.

How do I make a fluffy omelette?

Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and a little milk, cook over a medium heat in a well-heated pan with butter and do not stir too much.

How many eggs may I eat a day?

Most people can safely eat 1 to 2 eggs a day. If you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.