Egg Recipes

Pan di Spagna, the classic Italian sponge cake with eggs whipped to a ribbon, cake flour and cornstarch folded gently to preserve air. The foundation for tiramisu, zuppa inglese, and fruit-layered tortes.

Cornmeal pie shell made with flour, cornmeal, and shortening. A sturdy, subtly sweet crust ideal for savory Southwest pies, quiches, or fruit tarts.

Double chocolate drops with cocoa powder dough and semi-sweet chocolate chips, using butter-flavor shortening for thick, chewy cookies loaded with walnuts. Big bakery-style cookies in 35 minutes.

Sicilian cassata cake with a delicate sponge layer, Marsala wine soak, and rich chocolate custard filling. A traditional Italian celebration dessert built in stages.

Nesselrode pudding pie with a rum-spiked custard, whipped egg whites, and Nesselrode mix set in a pie shell and topped with chocolate shavings. A classic, elegant chilled holiday dessert.

Fresh spinach tossed with diced hard-boiled eggs in a tarragon vinegar and olive oil dressing with garlic. A crisp, no-fuss New England salad that comes together in minutes.

Eggs poached in a simple Roman-style red sauce with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and garlic. A rustic Italian shakshuka-style dish perfect for brunch, served with crusty French bread.

Southern-style bundt cake with buttermilk tang and coconut-rum flavor. The dense, buttery crumb stays moist for days. Perfect for family reunions and Sunday suppers.

Gift cake: a birthday sheet cake decorated to look like a wrapped present, with coconut "paper," strawberry preserves filling, and a gumdrop bow. Perfect kid's party centerpiece.

Salmon pate made with fresh salmon, whitefish, white wine, cream, and warm spices, baked in a water bath until silky smooth. An elegant make-ahead appetizer for crackers or toast.

A baked vegetarian pate made from pureed lentils spiced with curry, turmeric, cumin, and chili, bound with eggs and baked in a terrine. Earthy, warm, and spreadable. Freezer-friendly and great for make-ahead entertaining.

Cotoletta alla Milanese: veal cutlets pounded thin, dipped in egg, coated in bread crumbs, and fried golden in butter and oil. Classic Milanese technique that creates a shatteringly crisp crust in about one minute per side.

Italian nut biscotti with almonds, hazelnuts, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest. Shaped into logs, baked once, then sliced on the diagonal for a big batch of crunchy cookies.

Cheese puff muffins made with choux pastry dough, sharp cheddar, eggs, and a hint of cayenne. Crispy outside, hollow and airy inside. A savory twist on classic French gougères.

Turkey meatloaf ring: a lean, veggie-flecked ground turkey loaf baked in a ring pan with peas, corn, and a tomato glaze, then filled with steamed broccoli and cauliflower. A lighter take on meatloaf.

Slow cooker meat loaf with sage, bread crumbs, and a tangy ketchup-mustard-nutmeg glaze. Hands-off comfort food that cooks low and slow all day.