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WWW.AGRM.ORGMAYJUNE 2016 53 Y ou might be surprised to discover that eggs are a hot topic right nowthey made the top 25 Whats Hot in 2016 list compiled by the National Restaurant Association and Ameri- can Culinary Federation. Its easy to see why Eggs are one of the most utilized and common ingredients in any kitchen because theyre inexpensive and nutritious. But dont limit eggs to breakfast they can be used for any meal and are the backbone of many of your favorite recipes. Lets take a closer look at the underappreciated egg. NutritionEggs are incredibly nutritious. Each egg is 70 calories and has 6 grams of protein and 13 essential vitamins and minerals. And although the egg got a bad rap in the past for its so-called high cholesterol its now known that this type of cholesterol is good for the body and can actually lower the risk of heart disease. Cost effectivenessSwitching to eggs as a main staple can create big savings for a mission. On average one egg costs 25 cents. That means a typical serving of three eggs will cost only 75 cents. In terms of cost a serving of eggs is a huge savings compared to a 3- to 5-ounce serving of ground beef chicken or pork. Beyond the scrambleAlthough eggs are commonly thought of as the quintessential breakfast item thousands of recipes use eggs for lunch or dinner. One of my favorite egg dishes to make is a hearty baked dish known as egg strata. Its much like a quiche or frittata as an unlimited amount of ingredients can be used in it to utilize leftover meats and produce. Other dishes where eggs can be used are Chinese stir fries lasagna moussaka soups pizza and flatbreads with veggies. Eggs also pair well with polenta sweet or regular potatoes any kind of rice or pasta and veggies like Brussels sprouts cabbage spinach and asparagus. For more egg recipe ideas go to aeb.org. As you include eggs in the daily menu they will add nutritional value save big and make for happy customers. The egg is truly all it is cracked up to be so get crackin FULL PLATE Brian Romano All About Eggs This food staple is all its cracked up to be Basic Egg Strata Yield 12 servings 6 eggs 1 cups milk cup heavy cream 6 cups cubed bread 1 tsp. salt Savory ingredients cup protein ham bacon chicken etc. cup shredded cheese cup vegetables Sweet variation cup dried fruit 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice cup sugar Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk eggs milk heavy cream and salt until well incorporated. Cut bread into bite-sized cubes. In a small bowl mix bread and all other dry ingredients. Place into a round deep-sided baking dish. Pour egg mixture slowly over top of bread. Cover with plastic wrap and press down lightly to help bread absorb the liquid. Rewrap baking dish and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350F. Remove plastic wrap from baking dish. Place in oven and bake 2025 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow strata to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Brian is a certified executive chef who holds degrees in culinary arts and restaurant and hospitality management. He serves as culinary instructor for Flint Hill Technical College in Emporia Kansas. You can contact him at chefromano13gmail.com. DAY-TO-DAY