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Exquisitely simple, yet enormously complex, the egg is one of nature's marvels

Featured Recipe

Convenient Chopped Salad

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Holiday Deviled Eggs
Appetizers
Easy Enertaining is simply a matter of getting the most out of the least amount of time and effort.  Start by simply serving appetizers.
To view appetizer recipes click the link below.

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Honey Bun French Toast
Breakfast ideas
Start your day with delicious eggs for breakfast...the all natural, high quality protein will give you sustained energy and keep you satisfied longer.
To view ideas for breakfast click the link below.

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Meringue Kisses
Desserts and Baking With Eggs
For cookies, cakes, or pies, plan to bake only one dessert at a time.  Eggs can be used in so many ways, as a leavening agent in cakes & breads and as a binding agent in baked dishes.
To view dessert recipes click the link below.

Delicious and affordable eggs offer options versatile enough to please even the pickiest eaters.


Download the featured recipe here!

Convenient Chopped Salad

  • 1 (5-8 oz) (4 cups) package mixed leafy greens
  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped, grilled chicken
  • 1/2 cup low-moisture, part skim mozzarella cheese, cubed in 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red or green pepper, mushroom and / or avocado
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons reduced fat real bacon bits
  • reduced fat salad dressing or your choice

In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients and top with favorite low-fat dressing.  Salad may also be served in individual bowls with dressing served on the side.

Yields: 4 servings

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Egg Cooking 101
Simply eggs
How would you like your eggs cooked? Whether you are looking for scrambled, poached, hard-cooked or just an omelet we can help you with the basics of egg cooking.
To view basic egg recipes click the link below.

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Monte Cristo Hero Sandwich
Main dishes and sides
Eggs are a fast and satisfying food that can be prepared quickly after a long hard day.
To view recipes for main dishes or sides click the link below.

  • Economical
  • Convenient
  • Nutritious
  • Beneficial

SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS:
To prevent illness from bacteria:  Keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm, and cook foods containing eggs thoroughly.

   LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY 
MIKE STRAIN DVM, COMMISSIONER

P.O. Box 1951 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821  (225)925-3772

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