The many ways to cook eggs

Eggs can be cooked in a variety of ways, but my favorite is the framed egg (aka egg in a nest/hole/boat). Growing up it was a fun way to cook breakfast. It is also the neat way, as I always make a mess when I try to fry one by itself on a griddle or in a fry pan. When I taught preschool and made framed eggs with the kids as a cooking/science project, the snack was a big hit.

It is easy enough for kids to help make this dish as long as they don't get too close to the heat source. Using a glass or cookie cutter, cut out the middle of a slice of bread. Spread butter or margarine on both sides of...