TIP OF THE DAY: Why You Should Use Fresh Eggs

White and brown eggs are identical in flavor and nutrition. Brown eggs cost more because they come from breeds (red-brown in color) that are larger and require more feed. Photo by Karen Andrews | SXC.   Refrigerated eggs can last for weeks in the fridge. But the long shelf life doesn’t mean that the eggs…
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Cooking Video: How To Poach The Perfect Egg With Alton Brown

  Yesterday we provided step-by-step instructions on how to poach the perfect egg. In this video, Alton Brown demonstrates it. Join him and poach a few. Know the different types of eggs? There are many more options than “white” and “brown.” Check ’em out. Discover more about eggs, plus recipes, in our Eggs Section.  …
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Poach The Perfect Egg

You need practice to poach the perfect egg, but consider it an important part of your culinary skills. If you listen to television’s Top Chefs, you’ll hear the masters say that their first challenge to a prospective line chef is to poach an egg. Today, chef Johnny Gnall takes you through the process. Tomorrow, we’ll…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Unscrambling The Myth Of Cholesterol In Eggs

Common misconceptions about dietary cholesterol and its impact on heart disease keep many people from eating eggs, despite their nutritional benefits and “comfort food” taste. However, almost 40 years of research* shows that healthy adults can enjoy an egg every day without significantly impacting their risk of heart disease. Since February is American Heart Month,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Get Ready For Cinco De Mayo Food

Plan your Cinco de Mayo cuisine, starting with a breakfast of “taco eggs.” Scrambled Egg Taco: Fill a taco shell with scrambled eggs and top with salsa. Here’s a recipe that includes taco seasoning and grated Cheddar. Scrambled Egg Fajita: Roll up scrambled eggs and fajita vegetables in a tortilla for a breakfast burrito. Taco…
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