Incredible Eggs: A Timeless Culinary Delight
By Marianne SalinaMany of us have forged a bizarre love-hate relationship with eggs without really understanding the role this food plays in many culinary traditions. Critics warn against the cholesterol content in eggs and others praise its nutritional and protein value. Regardless of where you stand in the egg debate, one thing is certain--the egg has been around for a while. Eggs remain a critical cooking staple whether flying solo for a breakfast dish or serving as a light, fluffy ingredient in a gourmet dessert recipe.
Cooking Eggs with Care
Whether scrambling, whisking, broiling, or frying, the egg requires a skilled hand to achieve correct cooking results. Certain egg objectives are easy enough to accomplish, however, sometimes it can take a culinary professional to produce magical results. Here are a few eggs dishes culinary school can teach you how to crack:
- The Poached Egg: Fine dining or diner-style, breakfast wouldn't be the same without it. Whether it's part of Eggs Benedict at Sunday brunch or served with corned beef hash, this egg requires perfect timing and practiced technique.
- Flan: Famous custard dish with origins in Spain and Portugal, this dessert depends on the egg to achieve its delicate texture.
- Pavlova: Named after the beloved Russian ballerina, the egg is the prime ingredient in this meringue-like dessert. Made of egg whites and often topped with tropical fruit, the dessert is as delicate as a tiny dancer.
Eggs have surely stood the test of time but can be a challenging food to contend with in the kitchen. Build your confidence and recipe repertoire in a culinary school, where the incredible, edible egg is sure to become your best friend.
Sources
Poached Eggs (http://www.hormel.com/templates/knowledge/knowledge.asp?catitemid=10&id=446)
Flan History (http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/flan.htm)
Whipping is Pavlovian (http://www.inmamaskitchen.com/FOOD_IS_ART/reference/pavlova_history.html) Pavlova
About the AuthorMarianne Salina is a freelance writer in Spokane, Washington. She writes about pursuits in education and degree opportunities.
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