Eggs are pretty much a staple at our house. They are cheap and versatile. What makes eggs such an amazing ingredient is their stealth ability to transform from simple scrambled eggs for breakfast to a delicate quiche that can be served any time of day. We use an egg just about every day in our house whether it be for french toast, cookies, or breakfast for dinner. Eggs are essential in some dishes for the texture that the egg gives, like the Quiche Lorraine. Eggs are also great as a binding agent in many baking recipes.
Even if I wasn’t an avid baker I would still pick up a dozen of eggs every time I went grocery shopping since they serve as an incredibly economical meal paired with a few inexpensive ingredients. One egg provides around 6 grams of protein, and the amount of protein we require depends on a number of factors but for an adult ranges between 44 and 63 grams. Eggs get a bad rap because of the cholesterol found in them; however, they are beginning to gain respect as research shows that the levels aren’t as harmful as once thought.
I can pick up a dozen eggs for around $1.50 and sometimes even less at Aldi where I normally shop. The price of eggs varies throughout the year, but they are still an affordable way to prepare a gourmet meal with some additional ingredients. The Quiche Lorraine recipe I posted under my Meals For Less Than $10.00 is a prime example of what some eggs and a few other simple ingredients can do to make an impressive meal for guests or as a family dinner.
Next time your in the kitchen thinking of some new innovative dish to feed your family, flip to the egg section of your cookbook for something new or do a search for egg recipes on the internet. Allrecipes has a good collection of recipes listed under breakfast and brunch but I try not to pigeon hole any food into a specific meal time so that it can be used to its full potential; like eggs.
The last few times I have purchased eggs at Braum’s they have been so much less expensive than my local grocery store. They are pretty much everywhere around OK (Especially the city) My last egg purchase from there was .99ยข. Here at my small town store they are $1.49. There were many things including some produce that were cheaper. I wouldn’t go out of my way to check it out, but if it’s on my route then I always stop in and check on the prices of what I am needing.
hey i got a recipe for brownies from scratch! YUMMY! They are simple to make, and only bake for 20-30 minutes! email me if you want it!
Thank you Blair! Yes of course I absolutely need a homemade brownie recipe. It will give me an excuse to work out more. I’ll drop you an email. Thank you!!
We almost always purchase our milk at Braums and before I started couponing and shopping for sales I would only purchase the milk thinking the prices were to high to purchase anything else. I have learned to always be on the lookout for a good price, no matter what store your in. I have a hard time remembering prices and normally carry my Pricebook around with me, with my coupons of course too.
i need to make myself a price book. at first i thought it was a little extreme, but honestly, with my 2 kids, ages almost 1 and barely over 2, i cant remember what i spend on anything.. which reminds me, does anyone know of a good price on quality diapers? i am trying to get into making cloth ones, but until then i need a disposable that is of better quality than the cheap ones at wal mart.
Blair, this is exactly why I use a price book. I have so much going on that prices are the last thing I think about. When my three year was in diapers I watched the sales for Huggies and Pampers and then combined the sales with coupons. I know these are a little pricier than store brand but I was so much happier with them. If I purchased Huggies I was even able to save my receipts and submit them to The Caregivers Marketplace for a rebate, even if I used a coupon to purchase them.