The Incredibly Affordable Egg: Cheap Eats Series Continues

I just finished up a consulting gig for a financial magazine whose blog I launched and all that finance writing has me thinking more about money than ever.  Specifically how to save money in these tough economic times.  Obviously, a lot of us, even those of us who are doing okay financially, are cutting back on our spending because of our own anxieties about the market, and gourmet food is one of the first things many cross off their lists.  And while not eating out as often is great for your wallet (and waistline) I can assure you that you can still eat well at home while eating on a budget.

My cheap eats food this time?  Eggs!  Not only are they delicious, versatile, and good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, they're totally eggonomical.  (Sorry about that super hilarious pun.  I couldn't help myself.)

Sure, you can make cheese omelets, scrambled eggs, and the sunny side up standbys and they will always taste great, but here are a few more exotic, but equally inexpensive recipes:

• Japanese Omelet (if you've ever had tamago sushi, you will love this one!)
  
• Thai Omelet (serve with sri racha sauce, salad, and rice and it makes a yummy dinner)
  
• Herb Baked Eggs (one of my favorite Barefoot Contessa Recipes.  Serve for brunch with stuffed tomatoes Provencal)