It is hard to think of a more perfect food than an egg.  A fantastic protein, healthy fats, full of flavor, and astonishingly versatile.  Shirred eggs are one of those seemingly luxurious items that sound as fancy as they taste.  Lucky for us though, they are simple to make, and simply take a bit of time in the oven (not in labor!).  I usually serve 1-2 eggs per person depending on what else is going to be served.

1. Preheat the oven to 375.
2. Butter ramekins or small baking dishes as shown above.
3. Pour a tablespoon or so of milk or cream into the bottom of each dish.
4. Crack 1-2 eggs into each dish (depending on size, I usually only do 1 egg if I use a ramekin, but 2 per dish if I use the larger ones pictured here).
5. Bake for 20-30 minutes until the whites are set.
6. Let sit for a few minutes then serve in their baking dishes.

Serving ideas:

• top with truffle salt if you have it!  YUM!
• add herbs to the bottom of the ramekin
• serve with a green salad for a nice lunch or light dinner