Scrambled eggs with herbs

[cjsmith]

When people put herbs in scrambled eggs, which ones do they use?

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[brooksmoses]

Depends on my mood. Sometimes I put oregano, sometimes dill, sometimes whatever seems like a good idea at the time.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Ooo, dill is a new idea for me. Thanks.

[dafydd.livejournal.com]

Pepper and/or garlic. I've never used anything else...

[excessor.livejournal.com]

Typically, the large oval-shaped white ones.

[deege.livejournal.com]

Ha.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Oh rats! It doesn't work with the brown ones?

[deege.livejournal.com]

I often use chopped parsley, chives and/or basil in scrambled eggs. Basil is particularly good with chopped tomatoes also added. If I scramble eggs with smoked salmon, sometimes I add dill.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I don't think I've ever tried chives or basil.

This morning I tried thyme, and I think I overdid it, but it was otherwise good.

[hitchhiker.livejournal.com]

i use parsley and chives too.

[ladycelia.livejournal.com]

Really depends upon what I have on hand. Sage is nice. Dill is nice. Thyme. Parsley. Rosemary with a very light hand. Often I'll use several different herbs together.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

I thought of rosemary, and then thought it might come out a bit too much like Pine-Sol. I tend to overdo it on that one (sheepish grin).

[fuzzygruf.livejournal.com]

Is arsenic an herb? I usually only use that for guests.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

And just a pinch of cyanide!

[pernishus.livejournal.com]

Tarragon is a classic addition -- but for some reason I've found Americans not fond of it. Maybe just a random thing amongst my acquaintances...

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I do have some, so I'll try it.

[klwalton.livejournal.com]

I *love* tarragon, but you're right; most of the people I know who've stated a preference don't care for it. I think it's lovely.

[tiger-spot.livejournal.com]

Basil, oregano, maybe parsley. Various peppers are also good, for a bit of a different direction.

Typically if I'm putting herbs (other than salt and pepper) in scrambled eggs, I am also putting in onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, and maybe some spinach. Possibly cheese, especially if there are spicy peppers involved.

This would be a good use for a bouquet garni or poultry seasoning type mix.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

I was too lazy for a frittata this morning, so I was thinking I'd just throw in some appropriate herbs to spiff it up a little. Then I realized I had no idea which ones would be good. :-)

I wonder if I've got any bouquet garni? That's the kind of thing I might buy for a recipe, then forget I own. (My "spice rack" is a drawer wherein I see the tops of the caps. I do a lot of pick-up-the-jar-is-this-the-one-nope.)

[visgoth.livejournal.com]

I seldom add more than one herb to eggs. Most often I add chives, thyme, or sage, but it depends on what else I'm serving. I've also added basil, rosemary, coriander (leaves), parsley...

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

...it depends on what else I'm serving.

Oh, now you're getting all fancy! I would have no clue what to do related to anything else on the plate.

I generally use...

[the-ogre.livejournal.com]

...sage, savory & chervil.

Sometimes I add basil or cilantro.

And, though it's not an herb, I usually have a fair amount of garlic in my eggs.

Re: I generally use...

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Chervil? I don't think I've ever HEARD of chervil! Interesting. I wish I could go to the store and open all the caps of things to smell them so I knew which ones I wanted to buy. :-)

[lizzie-omalley.livejournal.com]

I don't know, I am guessing you have a ton of suggestions already but I do want to thank you because I was trying to think of what I wanted for lunch and you gave me the answer: fired egg sammich. mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[tenacious-snail.livejournal.com]

Go to Penzey's in Menlo Park. Go to the bank first, and take out no more money than you're willing to spend, and leave your credit cards at home.

[plymouth.livejournal.com]

Sage and fennel are favorites of mine. I also love Old Bay seasoning, which is something I got from Auros - Marylanders put it on everything apparently. It's a mix of a bunch of herbs and spices.

[elgecko.livejournal.com]

Old Bay is the bIZomb, but I'd never have thought to put it on eggs. Must try.

[billeyler.livejournal.com]

Cumin, paprika, sometimes tarragon, sometimes curry.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Curry! Hmmmmmm. :-D

[elgecko.livejournal.com]

Warning you that I'm a weirdo... If I'm making scrambled eggs for myself, it will be rosemary, sage, and garlic. At the table, I add soy sauce.