Baked Eggs Three Ways Food

BAKED EGGS THREE WAYS

Steps:

• For the Sicilian-style eggs, preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
• Scatter the tomatoes and garlic over the base of a small ovenproof dish. Drizzle over half of the oil and all the vinegar, then season well with salt and pepper. Bake for 3 minutes.
• Scatter half of the basil and the olives over the tomatoes, then make a space in the centre and crack the egg into the space. Scatter the rest of the olives and the capers over the top with the second teaspoon of oil, and some more freshly ground black pepper. Bake for another 8-12 minutes or more, depending on how you like your egg cooked. Serve with crusty bread or warm ciabatta, if you like.
• For the all-in-one croque madame, keep the oven at 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
• Tear the bread into bite-sized chunks and toss with the olive oil in a small ovenproof dish. Tear the ham into pieces and toss through, then push towards the edges to leave a space for the egg. Drizzle the stock over the bread and crack the egg into the centre. Scatter over the cheese and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Bake for 8-12 minutes or more, depending on how you like your egg cooked. Serve scattered with some chopped parsley or snipped chives if you have some spare.
• For the smoked mackerel, kale and mustard, keep the oven at 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6 and boil a half-full kettle.
• Put the kale in a sieve and pour over the kettle water to wilt it a little. Cut a wedge from the lemon to save for serving. Tip the kale into a bowl with the crème fraîche and mustard, then grate over a little lemon zest and season with a squeeze of juice. Toss together and spoon into a small ovenproof dish. Flake the mackerel over the top, then crack the egg on top of that.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or more depending on how you like your egg cooked. Eat with wholemeal toast or rye bread, and serve the lemon wedge alongside for squeezing juice over.

HERBED-BAKED EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes and place the oven rack 6 inches below the heat.
• Combine the garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, and Parmesan and set aside. Carefully crack 3 eggs into each of 2 small bowls or teacups (you won't be baking them in these) without breaking the yolks. (It's very important to have all the eggs ready to go before you start cooking.)
• Place 2 individual gratin dishes on a baking sheet. Place 1 tablespoon of cream and 1/2 tablespoon of butter in each dish and place under the broiler for about 3 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Quickly, but carefully, pour 3 eggs into each gratin dish and sprinkle evenly with the herb mixture, then sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Place back under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes, until the whites of the eggs are almost cooked. (Rotate the baking sheet once if they aren't cooking evenly.) The eggs will continue to cook after you take them out of the oven. Allow to set for 60 seconds and serve hot with toasted bread.

BAKED EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle cheese evenly in the bottom of the baking dish. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, mustard powder, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture on top of cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until firm. Let cool slightly before cutting into squares to serve.

DEVILED EGGS, THREE WAYS

Steps:

• For the hard-boiled eggs: Fill a large, deep saucepan with a tight-fitting lid with 2 inches of cold water. Place the eggs in it and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Immediately turn off the heat and cover with the lid. Let sit for 12 minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold water.
• Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice in half lengthwise. Scoop out the yolks and place 4 yolks in each of 3 bowls. Mash well with a fork.
• Line a large serving platter with the greens.
• For the pickles and capers: Add the mayonnaise, chopped capers, mustard and gherkins to one of the bowls of yolks and mash together until thoroughly incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the filling among 8 egg halves. Top each with some capers and place on the platter.
• For the wasabi and ginger: Add the mayonnaise and wasabi to the second bowl of yolks and mash together. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the filling among 8 egg halves. Top each with a slice of pickled ginger and a small piece of cucumber and place on the platter.
• For the sesame carrot: Add the mayonnaise, sesame oil, sesame seeds and carrot to the remaining bowl of yolks and mash together. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the filling among the remaining 8 egg halves. Top each with more sesame seeds and place on the platter.