Egg-a-thon: 5 Must Try Egg Dishes

 

A first class source of protein and a highly versatile food, eggs are back in vogue. Only if you thought that there aren’t any more dishes that can be made out of eggs, then think again folks! So we give you more reasons to love your staple ingredient even more! Here are 5 absolutely scrumptious egg dishes with which you can celebrate this special day.

 

Twice Baked Potato with Egg: This is one dish which you can’t afford to refuse! How about baking eggs on stuffed potatoes? Sounds delicious, right? Baked potatoes are filled with cheese, pepper, onion and garlic then topped with eggs which are baked together again. The cheese will melt in your mouth and pamper your taste buds!

  

Egg Korma: A mouth-watering egg curry, this one can be made in a jiffy! Cooked in spicy masala and rich coconut gravy, the special part about this recipe is that the eggs are cooked along with the gravy rather than adding them separately. You can enjoy this dish with chapatti, parantha, dosa or even rice!

Shakshuka: Straight off from the African menu, thanks to this dish you will fall in love with eggs all over again! Eggs cooked in tangy tomato sauce along with yogurt and hints of red pepper, cumin and cloves make the Shakshuka a perfect dish for an appetizing dinner.

Ricotta, Tomato & Basil Torte: A beautiful torte which is delicious and simple to make too! It smells divine and irresistible when it comes out of the oven. It’s perfect for brunch and full of cheese, tomatoes, eggs and earthy-sweet basil.

Egg Drop Soup: A yummy soup which can be a start to your meal or a complete meal in itself! Cornstarch, eggs, stock along with flavours of ginger, peppercorns, cinnamon and soy sauce add up to this silky and tender soup. Add spring onions, mushrooms and tofu to make it even more savory.

Try these yummy egg recipes and give a refreshing twist to your otherwise boring egg menu! Do you know of any other lip-smackin’ egg dish? Then let us know in the comments section below!

 

BUYING GUIDE FOR TOASTER AND SANDWICH MAKER

Gone are the days when you had to turn on the gas and wait endlessly for a quick bite. Now, an electric toaster and sandwich maker can cater to your growling stomach and provide you with a scrumptious snack in no time.

Toasters and sandwich makers come in a wide range of innovative designs and price points. It is vital to choose the appliance that caters to your needs and budget. This buying guide is designed to help you choose the toaster and sandwich maker that fits the bill perfectly.

 

Who Is This Buying Guide For?

The guide is ideal for:

• Buyers who are looking for an ideal solution for breakfast and snacking
• Buyers who are replacing conventional cooking methods
• Buyers who want to save time and effort

 

How Does It Work?

Toasters and Sandwich makers both have metal coils in them, which produce infrared radiation to heat a slice of bread. The radiation dries up and burns the surface of the bread, which in turn makes a toast. These appliances come with different heat settings so that you can customize the browning of your bread according to your preference.

 

Types of Toasters

• Pop-Up Toasters

In pop-up toasters, the bread has to be inserted vertically and the coils surround both the sides. The spring-loaded tray pops the toast out at a particular set time or when roasted. Pop-up toasters come in more styles and innovations than other toasters.

Types of Sandwich Makers

• Panini Press

A Panini Press sandwich maker is used to prepare a variety of sandwiches. The functionalities of a Panini Press are of a grill but it can be a replacement for a toaster and griddle too. It features plates on the top and bottom, which when closed, heat the food. You can prepare your favorite burger patty, pancakes, kebabs etc. easily with the Panini Press.

• Four-triangle Sandwich Maker

A four-triangle sandwich maker is common in most households. It consists of four square plates that are triangular shaped from the interior. It features the closedown handle that is excellent for making grilled cheese sandwiches and other snacks.

Features of a Toaster

• Spring Loaded Tray

Since such a tray pops the toaster out, you do not have to turn the toaster upside down.

• Automatic Timer

It turns off the toaster and releases the tray so that the toast pops up. This enables you to carry out your other chores while the bread is being toasted.

• Browning Level Setting

This feature allows you to choose whether you want your bread lightly toasted or heavily toasted. It enables you to choose the preferred level from these extremes, making the browning of your bread precise.

• Removable Crumb Tray

This feature ensures that it is easy to clean the tray by removing it.

• Cord Placement

The cord needs to be long enough to reach the socket in case you need to keep the toaster away from the socket.

• Even Toast

The Even Toast technology optimizes the distribution of internal heat, which ensures that the bread is uniformly toasted.

• Defrost Function

This feature allows you to defrost and toast frozen bread to meet your needs.

 Maintenance

Note the following points to maintain your Sandwich and Toast maker:

• Buy cleansing sprays for electrical appliances to wipe off any grime and dirt on the toasters and sandwich makers.
• Look out for a sandwich maker with interchangeable plates that are easy to clean.
• Cleaning can be done on a regular basis depending on the usage.
• Before cleaning the toaster or sandwich maker, unplug it from the power source. Start your cleaning only after it cools down.

Conclusion

This equipment is a kitchen essential and one should choose the right product depending upon the frequency of use and the number of members in the family. Choose the features and the price range accordingly and make your breakfast tasty, healthy and enjoyable. For more details log onto – http://www.vinodcookware.com and like us on facebook.com/kraftappliances 🙂