Eggs for Dinner

Getty ImagesIn case you hadn't noticed, eggs are back in style. They're all over restaurant menus these days, poached, baked, fried, and souffléd and it's obvious why: Eggs are relatively cheap, eminently versatile, and, when all is said and done, just plain delicious.

Eggs were never out of style in my home. And they weren't relegated just to the morning, either; eggs for lunch and eggs for dinner are still met with the same enthusiasm as eggs for breakfast. The first thing my daughters learned to cook was a fried egg over easy, and they've perfected it to the point where I 'm getting tips from them on the best technique.

The following recipes are a few of our family favorites. Four out of the five qualify as vegetarian if you're in the broad-spectrum category and include eggs and dairy products in your diet. There's no need for bacon- and egg-lovers to despair, though. I know too well the human catnip qualities of America's favorite smoked cured pork product and it's affinity for eggs. Bacon and eggs, along with some cheese and pasta, make a fantastic frittata that, even when leftover and cold from the refrigerator, has easily pushed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches into second place in what to take to school for lunch.

Could you ask for a better endorsement?

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