Dairy recipe collection

Egg and watercress finger sandwiches layer creamy egg salad with peppery watercress on buttered whole-wheat bread, sliced into elegant fingers for tea, brunch, or bridal showers.

Old-fashioned egg balls for soup made from hard-boiled egg yolks, raw egg yolks, and flour. A heritage 3-ingredient garnish that adds richness to clear broths and consommes.

Egg croquettes are crisp golden balls of chopped hard-cooked eggs and mushrooms bound in cream sauce, breaded and deep-fried. A retro brunch classic served with extra cream sauce on top.

Chinese egg drop soup with shredded pork, dried mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and silky egg ribbons in a cornstarch-thickened stock. A hearty homemade version beyond basic takeout.

Egg foo young with ham, bean sprouts, and scallions deep-fried into crispy golden omelets, then served over a savory soy-molasses gravy. Classic Chinese-American takeout made at home.

Egg foo yung with bean sprouts and onions fried into golden patties, topped with a savory oyster sauce and chicken broth gravy. A Chinese-American classic made in a wok or heavy skillet.

Curried deviled eggs stuffed with tuna and gherkins, coated in a creamy curry-mayo sauce with tomato paste. A bold Indian-inspired appetizer served chilled.

Corned beef noodle casserole layers egg noodles with canned corned beef, Velveeta, cream of mushroom soup and onion in a single 9x13 pan. The classic Midwestern church-supper one-dish meal.

Egg ribbon soup with shrimp and spinach: silky egg drop soup with tender shrimp and baby spinach in a sesame-chili finish. One pot, 40 minutes, 8 grams of carbs.

Egg ribbon soup: a 15-minute Italian-style stracciatella with chicken broth, escarole or spinach, beaten eggs swirled into silky strands, and grated Parmesan. Four ingredients, weeknight comfort in a bowl.

Classic egg salad with chopped hard-boiled eggs, scallions, prepared mustard, and mayonnaise. A four-ingredient sandwich filling that comes together in under ten minutes.

Egg salad sandwiches with blanched green beans, Vidalia onion, celery, and honey mustard on multigrain bread. A crunchy twist on classic egg salad that adds fresh snap to every bite.

Dill egg salad lightened with nonfat yogurt, served on lettuce leaves as wraps or scoops. A low-carb, make-ahead lunch or party appetizer.

Savory egg sponge roulade made with a bechamel base, Parmesan, nutmeg, and stiffly beaten egg whites. Baked in a jelly roll pan and rolled around any filling while still warm and flexible.

Poached eggs over warm buttered crab meat, smothered in a silky brandy cream sauce. A rich New Orleans-style brunch dish that feels straight out of the French Quarter.

No-bake eggnog cheesecake with a chocolate pirouette cookie and graham cracker crust. Cream cheese, French vanilla pudding, rum, and nutmeg set into a chilled holiday showstopper.