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French Toast Casserole with Berry Compote

by National Egg on 28/11/2011 in Recipe with No comments

Source: www.biggirlssmallkitchen.com

Everyone loves French Toast, and the berry compote adds a sweet – and colourful! – touch that works well for brunch or special occasions. Enjoy this ‘tested till perfect’ recipe from CanadianLiving.com.

Preparation time: approx. 40 minutes (make-ahead up to 12 hours earlier.) Cook time: 5-7 minutes
Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 cup 10% cream 6 eggs 1-1/2 tsp finely grated orange rind 3/4 tsp vanilla 16 thick slices Italian bread 1/4 cup unsalted butter Berry Compote Ingredients 2 cups thawed or fresh blueberries 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp orange-flavoured liqueur or orange juice 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tsp cornstarch
Makes 8 servings
Method: In large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, orange rind and vanilla. Dip bread into mixture, turning to coat. Place in two 13- x 9 -inch (3 L) glass baking dishes; pour any remaining mixture over top. Let stand until absorbed, about 30 minutes. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.)In large skillet, melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the butter over medium heat; fry 4 bread slices, turning once, until golden. Transfer to parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining bread. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until puffed, 5 to 7 minutes. Berry Compote: Meanwhile, in saucepan, combine blueberries, raspberries, sugar and liqueur. In small bowl, mix orange juice with cornstarch; add to saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours. Rewarm to serve.) Serve with baked toast.
Nutrients (per 1 sandwich ) Calories 421 Fat 16 g Saturated Fat 8 g Sodium 422 mg Carbohydrate 57 g Fibre 4 g Protein 12 g
Source: http://www.canadianliving.com/food/baked_french_toast_with_berry_compote.php

Great Grey Cup Appetizers – Devilled Eggs

by National Egg on 24/11/2011 in Hard-boiled Eggs, Recipe with No comments

Need to feed the ‘Grey Cup Guys’ for the big game? Devilled Eggs are always a crowd favourite – easy to make, fun to eat! This recipe from Kraft Canada is also healthy. Made with better-for-you products, the guys will never guess that you are serving healthy food. You little devil! Continue reading →

Locally (Fresh) Laid Eggs

by National Egg on 21/11/2011 in Egg Production with No comments

Source: planetgreen.discovery.com

You may have been hearing a lot about ‘local food’, ‘locally grown’ or ‘locally produced’ lately. Think it’s just another food fad? Think again! Locally produced food such as eggs (an all-time family favorite that can be found in most ‘fridges across the country) – is increasingly important. Continue reading →

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Eggs

by National Egg on 17/11/2011 in Egg Facts with No comments

Source: www.theintermissionblog.com

Eggs. This popular food is so mainstream, and so easy to cook or bake with, that there’s not much ‘mystery’ to eggs, right? Wrong!

You may be very surprised by these five egg facts.

The shell of an egg has about 10,000 tiny pores – These pores allow gases to move in and out of the egg. That’s why EverythingEggs.ca says that: “eggs should be stored in their carton in the refrigerator to prevent the absorption of odours from strong-smelling foods.”
There is no nutritional difference between white and brown eggs – So unlike brown bread or brown rice, for example, brown eggs do not have superior dietary benefits. Egg colour is typically due to the breed of the hen: white-feathered hens lay white eggs while brown-feathered hens lay brown eggs.
Place an egg in water to see if it’s fresh – Although it’s easier to simply check the Best Before date stamped on the egg carton, this ‘fresh test’ is way more fun! Dunk some eggs in a bowl of water: a fresh egg will sink but an old egg will float due to air absorption through its shell. That’s EGG-traordinary!
Eggs come in 6 different sizes – Amazingly, there are six different sizes of eggs. The different size classifications are based on individual egg weight (not egg size). According to the folks at EverythingEggs.ca, the classifications are:

Peewee eggs – less than 42 g

Small eggs – at least 42 g

Medium eggs – at least 49 g

Large eggs – at least 56 g

Extra large eggs – at least 63 g

Jumbo eggs – 70 g or more

5. There are 10 different types of eggs– yes, those ‘everyday’ egg have many different varieties! They range from Omega-3 Eggs (which contain a higher level of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for heart health) to Free Range (eggs produced by hens allowed to roam freely inside and outside) to Vegetarian eggs (eggs laid by hens fed an all-vegetarian diet). Learn more about the Ten Types of Eggs at NationalEgg.ca

So the next time you enjoy an omellete or frittata, remember: ‘when it comes to eggs, there is way more going on than it’s CRACKed up to be!

Sources:

1 – http://www.everythingeggs.ca/eggspert-advice/storing-eggs/

2 – http://www.everythingeggs.ca/eggspert-advice/frequently-asked-questions/

3 – http://www.everythingeggs.ca/eggspert-advice/frequently-asked-questions/

4 – http://www.everythingeggs.ca/eggspert-advice/egg-sizes/

5 – http://nationalegg.ca/egg-types.php

Win with National Egg!

by National Egg on 14/11/2011 in Contests, Disney with No comments

Question: What do National Egg and Disney have in common?

Answer: Both are wholesome, good-for-you, and a family favourite!

Winnie the Pooh®

Disney has released the DVD/BluRay versions of the Lion King and Winnie the Pooh®. Two of our favourite Disney movies!

To celebrate, National Egg has an EGG-cellent contest!

You could win:

A Sony BRAVIA® 46” HDTV – This BRAVIATV is great for watching a Disney movie. With a sharper, more vibrant picture quality and reduced visual noise, your movie will come to life right in your living room!
Sony BRAVIA® 46” HDTV
1 of 3 Winnie The Pooh® Bedroom Accessories Kits – sweet dreams with this adorable Bedroom Accessories Kit featuring Winnie The Pooh® and his animal friends of Hundred Acre Wood. Contains a Winnie The Pooh bed set, window curtains and wall decals.

Visit www.nationalegg.ca for complete contest details. Enter soon, as this EGG-cellent contest ends December 22, 2011.

Puffy Pizza Omelette

by National Egg on 10/11/2011 in Recipe with No comments

Source: www.dairygoodness.ca

Your kids are sure to love this pizza omelette. In fact, it may be one of the healthiest “pizzas” that your family will ever enjoy! Thanks to DairyGoodness.ca for this recipe and step-by-step video instruction.

Preparation time: approximately 12 minutes Cook time: 17 minutes
Ingredients 6 eggs 2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each, salt and pepper 1 cup (250 mL) 10% half-and-half or 18% table cream 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter 1 small oblong potato, peeled and shredded 2 cups (500 mL) sliced mushrooms 1/2 sweet green pepper, chopped 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped smoked ham (optional) 1 plum tomato, sliced 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded Canadian Mozzarella or Provolone cheese
Makes 4 servings
MethodPreheat the broiler with rack positioned 6 inches (15 cm) from heat. In a bowl, whisk eggs with flour, oregano, salt and pepper; whisk in cream until blended.In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat; add potatoes, mushrooms, green pepper and ham (if using); sauté for 8 min or until mushrooms release their liquid and start to brown and potatoes are tender.Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in egg mixture. Cook, stirring gently with a heatproof spatula for about 2 min or until eggs are about half set. Cook without stirring for 3 min or until eggs are almost set.Broil for about 3 min or until omelette is puffed and browned. Arrange tomatoes on top of omelette and sprinkle with cheese; broil for 1 min or until cheese is melted.
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Source: http://www.dairygoodness.ca/recipes/puffy-pizza-omelette

Classic Eggs Benedict

by National Egg on 07/11/2011 in Recipe with No comments

Eggs Benedict is always one of the most popular recipe searches on the internet. And no wonder – it’s ‘wow’ to look at and delicious to eat! Chose from this classic recipe or other versions.

Thanks to mochasofa and CanadianLiving for this step-by-step visual cooking lesson.

Hollandaise Sauce: In heatproof bowl over saucepan of simmering water, whisk egg yolks until thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter, 2 tbsp (25 mL) at a time, until thickened; whisk in lemon juice, salt and cayenne. Keep warm over hot water.Pour enough boiling water into skillet to come 3 inches (8 cm) up side; return to boil. Add vinegar; reduce heat to gentle simmer. Break each egg into small dish; gently slip into simmering water. Cook until desired doneness, about 5 minutes for soft yolks and firm whites. Remove with slotted spoon and drain well, patting bottom of spoon with towel to dry egg.Meanwhile, cut muffins horizontally in half and toast; place 2 halves, cut side up, on each plate. Top each with ham, poached egg and 2 tbsp (25 mL) Hollandaise Sauce.

Preparation time: 7 minutes • Cook time: 15 minutes.

Ingredients

1 tsp (5 mL) vinegar
8 eggs
4 English muffins
8 oz (250 g) thinly sliced Black Forest ham

Hollandaise Sauce

4 egg yolks
1/3 cup (75 mL) butter, melted
2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
Pinch cayenne pepper

Makes 4 servings

Method

Step-by-step visual cooking lesson.
Hollandaise Sauce: In heatproof bowl over saucepan of simmering water, whisk egg yolks until thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter, 2 tbsp (25 mL) at a time, until thickened; whisk in lemon juice, salt and cayenne. Keep warm over hot water.Pour enough boiling water into skillet to come 3 inches (8 cm) up side; return to boil. Add vinegar; reduce heat to gentle simmer. Break each egg into small dish; gently slip into simmering water. Cook until desired doneness, about 5 minutes for soft yolks and firm whites. Remove with slotted spoon and drain well, patting bottom of spoon with towel to dry egg.Meanwhile, cut muffins horizontally in half and toast; place 2 halves, cut side up, on each plate. Top each with ham, poached egg and 2 tbsp (25 mL) Hollandaise Sauce.

Nutrients

Calories approx 558
Fat 35 g
Saturated Fat 15 g
Sodium 1516 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Fibre 2 g
Protein 31 g

Variations

Tomato Basil Eggs Benedict
Replace muffins with sliced focaccia. Replace ham with broiled tomato slices. Add 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped fresh basil (or 1/2 tsp/2 mL dried) to sauce.
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Replace muffins with sliced focaccia or croissants. Replace ham with smoked salmon. Add 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh dill to sauce.
Smoked Turkey Eggs Benedict
Replace ham with smoked turkey; sprinkle with 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped sweet red pepper.
Peameal Bacon Eggs Benedict: Replace ham with sautéed peameal bacon.

Source: http://www.canadianliving.com/food/cooking_school/cooking_lesson_classic_eggs_benedict.php

Eggs: The Perfect Superfood

by National Egg on 03/11/2011 in Health with No comments

Superfood (noun): a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.

- Oxford Dictionary

Did you know that one of the most common foods in your fridge is also one of the most important for your well-being? It’s true! Luckily, you probably have a dozen of these ‘superfoods’ in your fridge right now. Yes, eggs!

Eggs are EGG-cellent for:

Good health – eggs are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A, D, E, B6, B12, folate, selenium. These vitamins are essential for numerous bodily functions and help to optimize your general good health.
Weight loss – According to Get Cracking®, “researchers found that people who ate two eggs and toast for breakfast lost 65% more weight, had an 83% greater reduction in waist circumference and had higher energy levels than people who ate a bagel and yogurt for breakfast”. With only 70 calories in a large egg, there’s finally a ‘diet food’ that still tastes great!
Protein nutrition for energy – One large egg contains 6 grams of protein which is essential for building and repairing muscles, organs, skin, hair and other tissues. The protein in eggs also helps regulate blood sugar and enables muscles to use energy efficiently. Learn more on egg nutrition.
Brain food – eggs contain choline, which is recognized as an essential nutrient by Health Canada due to its importance in brain development and function. Just one egg provides half your daily requirement of choline.
Eyes – eggs contain antioxidants (Lutein and Zeaxanthin) which help prevent age-related macular degeneration, decrease the risk of cataracts and maintain good vision.

So while there is no one single food product (‘superfood’) that meets all of our dietary requirements, dieticians and nutritional scientists agree that eggs are still one of the most important food items because they offer so many health benefits.

Now that’s super!

SOURCES:

http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/superfood

http://nationalegg.ca/nutrition.php

http://www.eggs.ca/eggs-for-energy/get-active-with-eggs

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Our Contest Prize Photos: Winnie The Pooh® Bedroom Accessories Kits.

by National Egg on 01/11/2011 in Contests, Disney with No comments

Our contest to give away a Sony BRAVIA® 3D LED HDTV and Disney’s Winnie The Pooh prizes continues! If you have already seen the Lion King in 2D, just imagine watching it in 3D with your family. It is a true classic and now’s your chance to win a great BRAVIA TV and watch in spectacular 3D – all in the comfort of your home.

As if that isn’t enough, how about tucking your kids into their very own Winnie The Pooh themed beds? Our secondary prizes include Winnie The Pooh® Bedroom Accessories Kits. The kits have a wonderful Winnie The Pooh® “Cheerful & Friendly” twin sheet sets and comforter, plus a Winnie The Pooh “Happy Pooh” Microbead Pillow.

Winnie The Pooh Bedroom Accessory Kit

This great bedroom kit is topped off with Winnie The Pooh “Balloon Bouquet” Panels. The contest runs to December 22, so enter now!

Egg Salad Sandwich

by National Egg on 07/10/2011 in Hard-boiled Eggs, Kids, Recipe, Sandwiches with No comments

Source: www.eggs.ca

Looking for a healthy option for your children’s packed lunch?
Look no further: this egg salad sandwich from the Egg Farmers of Canada will be a hit with the kids (and you might just love it too!) Continue reading →

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