Eggs for dinner? Yes. They're not just for breakfast -- eggs work well in so many dishes, and they're so easy to prepare. (And no, you don't have to love "Pink Flamingos" or Edith Massey - the egg-loving mother in the John Waters film - to enjoy them any time of day.) Let us offer some suggestions.


Sometimes there's nothing more comforting than a plate of eggs Benedict -- poached eggs nestled on top of Canadian bacon on a toasted muffin half and doused with rich Hollandaise. Pair it with a nice glass of wine, and it's a perfect way to end the day. Cheers!



Even scrambled eggs work well at dinnertime. Gently cook them to a soft scramble, sprinkle over some chopped fresh herbs, and serve alongside some toasted baguette slices. It makes for a perfectly light main course, as Food editor Russ Parsons found with this simple recipe.



Total time: 1 hour

Servings: 4 to 6


Sherry vinaigrette

2 tablespoons minced shallots

2 tablespoons Spanish sherry vinegar


1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste


1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil


Salad and assembly

6 slices thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon