Culturally, bird eggs are a common food in human diets. They are protected by a shell and are rich in proteins (mainly albumin, which is the egg white) and lipids. They are easy to digest, a main component of many sweet and savory dishes, and an essential part of many others due to their binding properties. The most consumed eggs, by far, are chicken eggs (Gallus gallus), followed by duck and goose eggs; quail eggs, which are very small, are also consumed either as a delicacy or for young children. Ostrich and rhea eggs are also edible and can weigh up to 1.3 kg. Almost all of them come from industrial farming: poultry farming. The eggs used for human consumption are generally and mostly unfertilized (except for Indonesian balut). Roe (like caviar) are fish eggs and are also edible in many cases across various cultures. Products derived from eggs are called ovoproducts. In Mexico, since the Aztecs and still today, mosquito roe, which females lay in the shallow parts of lagoons like Lake Texcoco, is consumed and called ahuautle, known as Mexican caviar. (Source: Wikipedia) Discover the variety of recipes you can prepare using eggs as a base. Take note and enjoy. Potato Omelette Bites A Spanish snack/appetizer made with potato and egg. It's very easy to prepare and delicious. Mini Mushroom Quiche An easy way to prepare a mushroom quiche without having to make the dough. In this case, it's replaced with bread. Cheese Soufflé A soufflé is perfect for impressing your guests as a first course. This soufflé is made with Gruyère cheese and béchamel. Eggs Benedict Eggs Benedict is a classic French breakfast. It consists of poached eggs served on bread and ham, drenched in a creamy hollandaise sauce. Ham and Cheese Quiche The famous "quiche Lorraine" with ham and cheese. Perfect for a breakfast with guests. French Toast French toast coated with egg and sugar. Eggs with Salmon and Light Cream Cheese with Chives Salmon and cream cheese pair perfectly with eggs; it tastes delicious. Mexican Eggs Mexican eggs are a delicious way to prepare scrambled eggs, with tomato, chili, and onion. Leek and Goat Cheese Tart A delicious recipe for leek and goat cheese tart. Although it requires quite a bit of time, it is worth EVERY bit of effort. The flavors of goat cheese and leeks make this dish an exquisite delicacy.