“Tell me what you eat, and I'll tell you what you are.”
- Brillat-Savarin
Nargisi Kofta
Food is more than just fuel; it is an important part of our identities. Whether passed down through generations or found through a Google search, the recipes that we make and share tell powerful stories
about our countries, our histories, and ourselves.
Preparing for a banana blossom omelette
A dutch baby pancake
Tortas from Colombia
During this time of year, many of us are celebrating birth and rebirth through holidays or by simply appreciating the new growth of trees and flowers along with longer daylight hours. The ingredient that best symbolizes the power of nature, and that unites us across cuisines? The humble egg!
Heralded as a symbol of rebirth and vitality, the egg is known for being nutritious, versatile, and oh-so-tasty. It can be boiled or baked, served hot or cold, enjoyed for breakfast or dinner (or even dessert). It can be eaten on its own, or added to stabilize cakes and other baked goods. It is a key ingredient used in thousands of different dishes, from Pakistan's nargisi kofta (a spiced meatball stuffed with egg) to the Filipino favorite of a banana blossom omelette.
Thanks to our wonderful LitWorld partners around the world and our friend Jayne Cohen, cookbook author, we have put together a whole book of global egg recipes just for you!
Every member of our LitWorld community has their own unique (and delicious) egg recipe, and each of these recipes tells a story. Whether it’s a group of friends preparing a nutritious energy drink together or a mother recreating her own favorite childhood breakfast for her daughter, these dishes help unite us all through one of life’s simplest pleasures: the universal joy of food.
LitKids in Colombia mixing a PonyMalta energy drink
We hope that by sharing these recipes and stories with you, we can connect you more closely to our LitWorld community. So please, crack an egg, test out some of these tasty recipes, and perhaps they’ll become a part of your own special kitchen tradition!
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P.S. Did you take a crack at one of these recipes? Show off your chef skills with the world by sharing a picture of your creation on social media and tagging LitWorld!