{"id":1600,"date":"2012-04-09T21:54:13","date_gmt":"2012-04-10T02:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/?p=1600"},"modified":"2012-04-09T21:54:13","modified_gmt":"2012-04-10T02:54:13","slug":"the-wonderful-world-of-eggs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/?p=1600","title":{"rendered":"The Wonderful World of EGGS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Eggs !! They&#8217;re healthy , nutritious and delicious ! I know it can get boring when you have eggs the same way over and over and over , but you can do many different things with eggs for breakfast or for lunch . I know in baking , eggs are a must , but what can we do differently with eggs for a quick fix ?? Here i have some ideas for all of you , what to do with your eggs . I serve eggs basically every morning for my son and or my husband . It is proven that eggs are very nutritious , and also that breakfast is a very important meal of the day .. So here it goes ..<\/p>\n<p><strong>First .. Soft Boiled or Hard Boiled EGGS .. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/soft-boiled-eggs.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1601\" title=\"soft boiled eggs\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/soft-boiled-eggs-300x253.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/soft-boiled-eggs-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/soft-boiled-eggs.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I only have picture posted for soft boiled eggs .. how do we make soft boiled eggs ?<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; As always , bring water to boil , doesn&#8217;t need to be rolling boil , once you see tiny little bubbles coming out , drop your eggs SLOWLY into the pot using slotted spoon . Then turn the heat off , and cover the pot with a lid , time it , for about 8-9 minutes . Depending how runny you&#8217;d like your eggs to be , i like it quite runny in the middle but i still like my white quite solid , so i would leave it about 8 or 9 minutes . No less than 8 and no more than 9 . Once it&#8217;s done , run it under cold water to stop the cooking process , and serve it with toast . Tap the top of the egg with small spoon , and peel it off , sprinkle with little salt , and start eating it . The egg white should be jiggly but not too solid . <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Hard boiled eggs ,for this one , like soft boiled eggs , bring water to boil , once it boiled , drop the eggs slowly in there with slotted spoon , DO NOT turn the heat off , turn the heat down to medium low , then keep boiling it for 12 minutes . No more than 12 minutes , you can do that less than 12 , such as 10 minutes , you will see the yolks not too solid but won&#8217;t runny either when it&#8217;s done . I like it that way too , i don&#8217;t really care for a hard boiled eggs . They&#8217;re a bit boring to me . You can serve this by spreading a little butter on top after peeling and cut into half , and then sprinkle with salt and pepper . Or you can make a white sauce , to serve the eggs with toast . How do we make the white sauce ? it&#8217;s also called Bechamel Sauce .. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bechamel Sauce : <\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>4 tablespoons all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>4 cups milk<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a small skillet or pot , melt the butter , add the flour , whisk , for a minute or two , then add milk a little at a time while whisking to prevent lumps , then add salt and nutmeg , the sauce should thicken when it gets warm .<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second , Omelette ( plain or with fillings ) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/veggies-omelette.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1602\" title=\"veggies omelette\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/veggies-omelette-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/veggies-omelette-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/veggies-omelette.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><em>&#8211; For just 1 person&#8217;s serving , i would use 2 large eggs only , and add little splash of water or milk . And chopped some veggies , whatever you have on hand , red pepper , green pepper , mushroom , onion , carrot , celery , etc .. whatever you have on hand , it&#8217;s not limited only with veggies i mentioned here , like i said whatever you have .. use it . I would cook the veggies first then i would add it to the omelette as i cook . To cook an omelette , grease the skillet , don&#8217;t load it with oil , just enough to cover the surface so it won&#8217;t stick , then beat the eggs with water , and pour the mixture when the skillet is heated , then let it sit for a minute or two , using spatula make sure it doesn&#8217;t stick around the edges . When it&#8217;s about done , add your fillings , and sprinkle with cheese , i used mozzarella . The cheese acts as the glue here , so if u don&#8217;t care for cheese , just add a little , no need to add too much , but if u like them , feel free to load it up . Lift one side to cover the filings with the cheese , slide it to the plate , and fold the other side into the center . Serve warm .<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Third , Scrambled EGGS ,,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/ham-egg-croissant1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1603\" title=\"ham egg croissant\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/ham-egg-croissant1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/ham-egg-croissant1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/ham-egg-croissant1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><em>Everyone had scrambled eggs before , beat 2 eggs splash with water , add to the heated oiled skillet , and just cook it with spatula , you don&#8217;t need to careful with this as you cook omelette . You can add ham too .. or just plain , still making them scrambled and serve it on a croissant bun .<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fourth , Poached EGGS <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/poached-eggs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1604\" title=\"poached eggs\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/poached-eggs-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/poached-eggs-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/poached-eggs.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><em>How do you poach eggs ? Just in a small pot , add water , add few drops of vinegar , bring water to almost boil , when you start seeing the little tiny bubbles , get ready . Crack the eggs , place it in a small ramekins , and then swirl the water that&#8217;s about to boil , to make a whirlpool in the middle , then slide your cracked eggs into the middle of the whirpool . Let it cook for 4 minutes , and the egg yolk should oozes out when you cut it .Serve with toast or croissant bun, sprinkle with salt and pepper.. This is my son&#8217;s favourite egg breakfast <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fifth .. Baked EGGS in ramekins <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/baked-eggs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1605\" title=\"baked eggs\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/baked-eggs-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/baked-eggs-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/baked-eggs.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><em>I&#8217;ve posted about this before , so please click on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/?p=1277\">here<\/a> . <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><\/em><strong>Sixth .. EGGS Salad <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/egg-salad-sandwich.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1606\" title=\"egg salad sandwich\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/egg-salad-sandwich-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/egg-salad-sandwich-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/egg-salad-sandwich.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><em>Also i have posted about this , click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/?p=1504\">here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eggs !! They&#8217;re healthy , nutritious and delicious ! I know it can get boring when you have eggs the same way over and over and over , but you can do many different things with eggs for breakfast or for lunch . I know in baking , eggs are a must , but what can we do differently with eggs for a quick fix ?? Here i have some ideas for all of you , what to do with your eggs . I serve eggs basically every morning for my son and or my husband . It is proven that eggs are very nutritious , and also that breakfast is a very important meal of the day .. So here it goes .. First .. Soft Boiled or Hard Boiled EGGS .. I only have picture posted for soft boiled eggs .. how do we make soft boiled eggs ? &#8211; As always , bring water to boil , doesn&#8217;t need to be rolling boil , once you see tiny little bubbles coming out , drop your eggs SLOWLY into the pot using slotted spoon . Then turn the heat off , and cover the pot with a lid , time it , for about 8-9 minutes . Depending how runny you&#8217;d like your eggs to be , i like it quite runny in the middle but i still like my white quite solid , so i would leave it about 8 or 9 minutes . No less than 8 and no more than 9 . Once it&#8217;s done , run it under cold water to stop the cooking process , and serve it with toast . Tap the top of the egg with small spoon , and peel it off , sprinkle with little salt , and start eating it . The egg white should be jiggly but not too solid . &#8211; Hard boiled eggs ,for this one , like soft boiled eggs , bring water to boil , once it boiled , drop the eggs slowly in there with slotted spoon , DO NOT turn the heat off , turn the heat down to medium low , then keep boiling it for 12 minutes . No more than 12 minutes , you can do that less than 12 , such as 10 minutes , you will see the yolks not too solid but won&#8217;t runny either when it&#8217;s done . I like it that way too , i don&#8217;t really care for a hard boiled eggs . They&#8217;re a bit boring to me . You can serve this by spreading a little butter on top after peeling and cut into half , and then sprinkle with salt and pepper . Or you can make a white sauce , to serve the eggs with toast . How do we make the white sauce ? it&#8217;s also called Bechamel Sauce .. Bechamel Sauce : 5 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups milk 2 teaspoons salt 1\/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg In a small skillet or pot , melt the butter , add the flour , whisk , for a minute or two , then add milk a little at a time while whisking to prevent lumps , then add salt and nutmeg , the sauce should thicken when it gets warm . Second , Omelette ( plain or with fillings ) &#8211; For just 1 person&#8217;s serving , i would use 2 large eggs only , and add little splash of water or milk . And chopped some veggies , whatever you have on hand , red pepper , green pepper , mushroom , onion , carrot , celery , etc .. whatever you have on hand , it&#8217;s not limited only with veggies i mentioned here , like i said whatever you have .. use it . I would cook the veggies first then i would add it to the omelette as i cook . To cook an omelette , grease the skillet , don&#8217;t load it with oil , just enough to cover the surface so it won&#8217;t stick , then beat the eggs with water , and pour the mixture when the skillet is heated , then let it sit for a minute or two , using spatula make sure it doesn&#8217;t stick around the edges . When it&#8217;s about done , add your fillings , and sprinkle with cheese , i used mozzarella . The cheese acts as the glue here , so if u don&#8217;t care for cheese , just add a little , no need to add too much , but if u like them , feel free to load it up . Lift one side to cover the filings with the cheese , slide it to the plate , and fold the other side into the center . Serve warm . Third , Scrambled EGGS ,, Everyone had scrambled eggs before , beat 2 eggs splash with water , add to the heated oiled skillet , and just cook it with spatula , you don&#8217;t need to careful with this as you cook omelette . You can add ham too .. or just plain , still making them scrambled and serve it on a croissant bun . Fourth , Poached EGGS How do you poach eggs ? Just in a small pot , add water , add few drops of vinegar , bring water to almost boil , when you start seeing the little tiny bubbles , get ready . Crack the eggs , place it in a small ramekins , and then swirl the water that&#8217;s about to boil , to make a whirlpool in the middle , then slide your cracked eggs into the middle of the whirpool . Let it cook for 4 minutes , and the egg yolk should oozes out when you cut it .Serve with toast or croissant bun, sprinkle with salt and pepper.. This is my son&#8217;s favourite egg breakfast Fifth .. Baked EGGS in ramekins I&#8217;ve posted about this before , so please click on here . Sixth .. EGGS Salad Also i have posted about this , click here &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-food"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1600","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1600"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1600\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1608,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1600\/revisions\/1608"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1600"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1600"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliviaskitchen.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1600"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}