Egg Salad with Wholewheat Croutons and Salsa Verde

This spring salad is really a WINNER. So simple and quick to prepare with easy to obtain ingredients and so delicious. I use salsa verde for the salad as I have some ready in the fridge, but a herb vinaigrette, or honey and mustard dressing would be great as well.

Salsa Verde	Salad
3 tbsp Olive oil 2 tbsp Parsley , roughly chopped 2 tbsp Basil, roughly chopped 1 tbsp Capers, drained and rinsed 1 clove Garlic, minced 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 Anchovies 1 Lemon, zested and juiced Salt and black pepper to taste	2 Eggs, hard-boiled 1 handful Baby greens 6 Cherry radishes, each cut into 6 wedges 1 tbsp Finely chopped parsley 1-2 tbsp Olive oil Some wholewheat bread, cut into inch dices

1. Put olive oil, the herbs, capers, garlic, mustard, anchovies, lemon zest, and the lemon juice in a food processor. Blend until well mixed. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready for use.


2. Place the eggs in a small pan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Simmer uncovered for 5-8 minutes, depending on the desired doneness. Drain, rinse in cold water until cold enough to handle.


3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add in diced bread and toast until they are lightly browned and crunchy.


4. Divide the baby greens and cherry radish wedges into two serving plates. Peel eggs. Coat each with chopped parsley and slice into half. Arrange them on the serving plates. Spoon some prepared salsa verde over and scatter the croutons over. Drizzle with a bit of balsamic cream if desired.

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Scrambled Eggs with Green Asparagus and Parmesan

A simple twist to typical scrambled eggs. The additions of asparagus offers a good source of vitamin, dietary fiber and protein. I had it for the weekend lunch served with rye crackers, but it is as delicious as for breakfast. If you prefer your scrambled eggs moist and creamy, then cook them over low flame.

• 250 g Green asparagus
  
• 2 Eggs, large
  
• 2 tbsp Milk
  
• 20 g Parmesan, grated
  
• 1 tbsp Chives (or spring onion), chopped
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
• 10 g Butter
  
• 1-2 slice Rye bread or pumpernickel
  
• 1 tbsp Sour Cream
  

1. Clean and trim the asparagus. Discard the woody ends and cut asparagus into 2-inch lengths.
   
2. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add in milk, grated Parmesan, chopped chives, salt and pepper. Beat the egg mixture with a whisk until all the ingredients are completely blended together.
   
3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add in the asparagus and stir fry for about 4-5 minutes. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, covered, for about 5 minutes until set or to your liking. Turn the egg on the bread and serve with sour cream.

Zucchini Chicken Omelette

Look for a different omelette recipe for the breakfast? Zucchini Omelettes are healthy, delicious, and simple to make. Use smoked salmon, or cheese instead if you have no leftover Milanese chicken in the fridge that needs to be used up.

• 3 Eggs
  
  
• 1 tbsp Water
  
  
• 150 g Zucchini, grated
  
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
  
• 1 tbsp Oil
  
  
• 80 g Leftover Milanese chicken, diced

1. Beat eggs and water in a bowl. Mix in grated zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a small, non-stick skillet. When hot, add half the egg mixture and cook for 1 minute until the egg begins to set. Scatter evenly with half diced chicken.
   
   
2. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes, until the egg is golden underneath, and just set on top. Slide out onto a serving plate, folding it over as you go. Repeat. Serve the omelette with your favourite salad.

Zucchini Chicken Omelette

Pan-fried Beaten Eggs with Preserved Radish / 菜脯煎蛋

This dish (Cai Pu Jian Dan/菜脯煎蛋 in Chinese)is prepared with beaten eggs, perserved radish and spring onions, very much like "Egg Fu Yung",which is a Chinese American dish based on a Shanghai classic dish called fu yung egg slices. However, the "Cai Pu Jian Dan" does not include a gravy or sauce, as "Egg Fu Yung" always does.

• 3 Eggs, big
  
  
• 100 g Preserved radish
  
  
• 1 tbsp Chopped scallion
  
  
• 2 tbsp Cooking oil
  
  
• 1/5 tsp Chicken bouillon

1. Rinse and finely chop pickles. Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk until well-combined. Blend in chopped preserved radish and scallion. Season it with chicken bouillon.
   
   
2. Heat up a skillet with oil. Slowly pour in the mixture and give it 20 seconds to turn a nice golden brown over medium-low heat. Turn over and cook until it turns golden as well. Serve immediately.

Stir-fried Beech Mushrooms with Salted Egg Yolks

Beech mushroom, or Shimeji (Hypsizygus tessellatus or Hypsizygus marmoreus) is a common variety of mushroom available in most markets in Japan. It has a small cap with crowded, round spots, and usually grows in clusters. Firm textured, this mushroom is considered one of the most "gourmet" of the Oyster-like mushrooms. Recently, this mushroom has been attributed to having anti-cancer properties.

• 40 g Beech mushrooms, dried
  
  
• 2-3 Salted egg yolks, cooked
  
  
• 2 tbsp Egg
  
  
• 2-3 tbsp Cornstarch
  
  
• 1/2 tsp Salt
  
  
• 2 tsp Sugar
  
  
• Oil for frying

1. Rinse the beech mushrooms and boil them in a pot of salted water for about 3-5 minutes. Remove, drain and place them in a bowl. Add in egg and cornstarch. Stir until combined.
   
   
   
2. Heat up a skillet with enough oil until very hot. Fry the beech mushrooms until golden. Remove and drain on the kitchen paper. Leave a little of frying oil in the skillet, add in salted egg yolks, and season with salt and sugar. Crumble the egg yolks in the skillet, then return the fried beech mushrooms to the skillet, tossing until well blended.

Last, but not the least, I want to thank Shubha@munchcrunchandsuch giving me this fabulous award.

Fancy Steamed Eggs

Just if you some time to kill, or you want to try something different for your kids, then this might be the one for you. My mum said that I should not play with food.....

• 2 Eggs
  
  
• Pinch of salt
  
  
• Pinch of chicken bouillon
  
  
• 50 g Mix of finely chopped carrots, green onions, black fungus

1. Make a small hole in the eggs with a knife, pour out the egg whites and egg yolks in a bowl, add in other ingredients, season and mix well. Refill the egg shells, about 3/5 full, with the prepared mixture. Remember not to overfill, otherwise will be crowned all over while steaming. Steam the rest of the mixture in a small bowl or you could try save some extra egg shells for doing this steamed egg. The mixture shall be enough for 5 egg shells.
   
   
2. Place them in egg cups and steam for about 10-12 minutes. Allow the eggs to cool a bit, then peel and enjoy !

Qiong Shan Tofu (Steamed Egg Whites Hainan Style)

"Qiongshan or Qiong Moutain" is situated on the northern coast of Hainan province, China. 'Tofu' here is not made from beancurd, but egg whites. Then why is it called Tofu? Because of its smooth, silky and delicate texture resembles to 'tofu'. This is one of many well-known local specials, flavourful and delicious. Before I start writing the recipe, I want to thank Amanda at Nourish for sharing this award with me. :-))

• 5 Egg whites
  
  
• 1/4 tsp Chicken bouillon
  
  
• 125 ml Water
  
  
• 1/2 tsp Salad oil
  
  
• 3 Shelled shrimps
  
  
• Some dried scallopsangiesrecipes
  
  
• 20 g Cucumber
  
  
• 1/2 tsp Cornstarch

1. Soak the dried scallops with some water in a bowl. Microwave on high heat for 5 minutes. Rub them into thin threads after cooling down. Mix the cornstarch with scallops water.
   
   
2. Devine, rinse and cut the shrimps into small pieces. Marinate them with a little of pepper, salt, and rice wine for 5 minutes.
   
   
3. Mix egg whites, chicken bouillon and water. Steam for about 10-12 minutes until the mixture sets.
   
   
4. Heat up a skillet with oil, adding in the prepared shrimps and stir-fry until cooked. Add in scallops and starch solution. Spread the sauce over the steamed egg whites.

Duo Of Steamed Chicken Breast And Egg Whites

A very healthy dish made with ground skinless chicken breast, mixed with egg whites. To make the dish look more colourful and appetizing, I have separated some of the mixture with spinach to make a duo of steamed chicken.

180 g Chicken breastangiesrecipes 2 Egg whites ½ tsp Jiafan rice wineangiesrecipes ¼ tsp Salt ¼ tsp Ginger powder

2 tbsp Spinach,angiesrecipes thawed 1 tsp Garlic, minced 1/3 tsp Ginger, chopped ½ cup Chicken stock ½ tbsp Cornstarch solution

1. Rinse the chicken and grind in a food processor. Season it with rice wine, salt and ginger powder. Add in egg whites and stir vigorously until all ingredients are well-combined and the mixture is elastic.
   
   
2. Divide the chicken mixture into 2 portions. Mix one portion with the spinach puree. Place them in a heat-proof rectangular container. Steam for 12 minutes over the high heat until cooked. Slice the chicken and arrange them in a serving plate.
   
   
3. Heat up a skillet with oil. Add in chopped ginger and garlic, stirring until fragrant. Season with salt and thicken with the starchy solution. Pour over the chicken. If you wish, garnish the dish with shredded spring onion, carrot or tomato.

Kaiserschmarren / Austrian Pancake

Kaiserschmarrn is a light, caramelized Austrian pancake made from a sweet batter with flour, eggs, sugar, and milk. Usually this pancake is accompanied by apple compote.

3 Eggs 150 g All-purpose flour 30 g Sugar 240 ml Milk Pinch of salt

100 g Raisins 30 g Butter Icing sugar Apple compote (optional)

1. 
   Separate the egg whites from yolks. Thoroughly mix the yolks, sugar, and milk. Add in the flour and again mix well.
   
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3. 
   Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites and beat until stiff. Add stiff egg whites into the dough and fold carefully.
   
4. 
   Melt butter in a large pan, pour in the dough and sprinkle in raisins. Let cook on one side for a few minutes, turn over and fry the top side until golden brown. Tear the pancake into pieces. Be careful not to overcook the pancakes, otherwise they will dry out. Sprinkle powdered sugar and serve with apple compote if desired.