"Plantains are nutrient-rich starches that can sweeten as they cook, and, in many parts of the world, they find their way into the best stews and porridges. This recipe is based on “tomato eggs,” a dish popular in Lagos, Nigeria, and across West Africa. Tomato eggs can be made with yams or plantains, and here, … Continue reading Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs
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Always on the Side of the Egg
"Between a high, solid wall and an egg that breaks against it, I will always stand on the side of the egg."Yes, no matter how right the wall may be and how wrong the egg, I will stand with the egg. Someone else will have to decide what is right and what is wrong; perhaps … Continue reading Always on the Side of the Egg
The Best Way to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Every Time, According to Waaayyy Too Many Tests
"In all eggs, the whites and yolks had a pleasant texture—no rubbery whites, here. The six-minute egg was an especially creamy specimen, if you're into a soft-boil. In one (the eight-minuter), the yolk weirdly sank down to the bottom of the white, though this didn’t affect anything other than appearance. Overall, this was the most … Continue reading The Best Way to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Every Time, According to Waaayyy Too Many Tests
Omelets, Perfection & Life
Several years ago, I stumbled across an article in Gourmet magazine called "Chasing Perfection" by Francis Lam. This is how it starts: "Before Chef Skibitcky got ahold of my brain, I, like every other rational person, thought an omelet was something anyone can make. You throw eggs in a pan, stir them around, fold them in … Continue reading Omelets, Perfection & Life
