We hate to be the ones to break it to you, but the eggs you just bought at the grocery store are probably not as fresh as you might think they are. Think about it: they had to be laid, processed, shipped and stocked. This is definitely done with an amazing amount of speed, but still: not as fresh as you think.
So how fresh are they? There's a real simple test you can do to find out. Just drop an egg in a glass of water. If it's fresh, it'll sink. If it's old, it'll float. But what about if it's somewhere in the middle? We found a chart that'll help you determine just how fresh (or not so fresh) your eggs really are. Check it out and then make your decision on what to do with it.
And just an FYI: fresh eggs are really good for frying -- like in some of the recipes below -- or for turning into sauces. Not-so-fresh eggs are better for hard boiling (they're so much easier to peel!).
Chorizo Eggs Benedict With Honey Chipotle Lime Sauce
Scrambled Eggs And Sausage Breakfast Burrito
Soft-Boiled Eggs With Asparagus Soldiers
Polenta With Caramelized Mushrooms, Marinara, Fried Eggs And Goat Cheese
Bacon Egg And Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches
Scrambled Egg And Roasted Asparagus Toasts
Breakfast Tostadas With Cumin-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Breakfast Fried Rice
Mediterranean Breakfast Strata
Stacked Breakfast Enchiladas
Chickpea, Spinach And Chorizo Frittata
Petite Pea Omelet With Mint And Mascarpone
Soft Scrambled Eggs
Sweet Corn Cake Eggs Benedict With Avocado Hollandaise
Avocado Y Huevos Caliente
Tomato-y, Yogurt-y Shakshuka
Fontina And Spinach Baked Eggs
Chickpea, Tomato, And Roasted Red Pepper Skillet Breakfast
Gruyere, Fig Jam And Arugula Breakfast Sandwiches
Bacon, Egg And Toast Cups
Bacon, Egg And Asparagus Breakfast Pizzas
Salmon And Bagel Egg Benedict
Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits With Salsa, Avocado And Eggs
Roasted Tomato And Zucchini Frittata
Brussels Sprouts Breakfast Hash
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