News 15 Incredible, Hangover-Curing Egg Dishes By Food & Wine Editors Updated on June 3, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: © Fredrika Stjärne When it comes to hangover cures, there are many brunch staples to choose from — French toasts, pancakes, burritos, and even burgers. Some skip the breakfast menu all together and head straight for a sandwich and fries. But truth be told, there's only one surefire ingredient you need to nurse your bleary-eyed self back to enjoying your weekend: eggs. These dishes are hard evidence that the best hangover cures come poached, scrambled, or sunny side up. 01 of 12 Shakshuka with Swiss Chard © John Kernick Cooks throughout the Middle East poach eggs in tomato sauce. Here, chef Michael Anthony introduces Italian flavors to the classic, like basil and Parmesan. Get the Recipe 02 of 12 Mexican-Style Eggs in Purgatory © Michael Turek For the Italian breakfast dish Eggs in Purgatory, eggs are baked in a spicy tomato sauce. In this Mexican-inspired take, Grace Parisi substitutes a vibrant, fresh green sauce made with tomatillos, cilantro and scallions. Get the Recipe 03 of 12 Breakfast Pizza Abby Hocking Pizza is always a solid choice at breakfast time, and this particular pie, topped with sausage, eggs and cheddar cheese, is always a hit. If you wish, you could add or substitute leftover cooked greens or roasted vegetables, sliced ham or crisp bacon. Get the Recipe 04 of 12 Eggs Benny Toast Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer and Paige Grandjean / Prop Styling by Christine Keely The secret to this super-simple eggs Benedict? Cornstarch. It stabilizes the emulsion in the hollandaise, helping to prevent the sauce from breaking while it cooks over direct heat. Easier than poaching, gently steaming eggs results in delicately tender whites and smooth, creamy yolks. Get the Recipe 05 of 12 Japanese 7-Eleven Egg Salad Sandwich Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Jason Diamond's desire for the famous Japanese 7-Eleven egg salad sandwich inspired him to recreate it at home. Kewpie mayonnaise is key to this recipe — made with only egg yolks and rice or apple cider vinegar — along with a fluffy Japanese milk bread and just the right ratio of whites to yolks. Get the Recipe 06 of 12 Baked Eggs with Chorizo and Potatoes Chef David Kinch loves to say that this hearty combination of crumbled chorizo, chunks of crispy potatoes and eggs—all cooked together in a big cast-iron skillet—is his Mexican-Californian twist on rösti, the classic Swiss fried-potato breakfast. Get the Recipe 07 of 12 Breakfast Banh Mi Sandwiches © Con Poulos This outstanding Vietnamese banh mi includes duck pâté and spicy pickles along with, less conventionally, five-spice-flavored bacon and a fried egg. Get the Recipe 08 of 12 Ande Ki Bhurji (Scrambled Eggs with Cumin and Fragrant Herbs) Sarah Crowder A traditional Indian scrambled egg dish, ande ki bhurji includes an almost equal amount of fresh yellow onion to eggs. As the beaten eggs cook (until they are fully set but not browned), the onion sweetens and mellows. Topped with toasted cumin seeds, cilantro, and fresh green chiles, this meal is fragrant and savory, with a distinct vegetal crunch. Get the Recipe 09 of 12 Bacon, Tomato and Cheddar Breakfast Bake with Eggs © Fredrika Stjärne This breakfast casserole topped with runny eggs by F&W's Grace Parisi develops a terrific texture as it cooks slowly in a glass dish (which makes it easy to see when the bottom is perfectly browned). As one F&W editor remarked on tasting it, "I worship the crisp bottom and the chewy, moist bread." Get the Recipe 10 of 12 Soft-Cooked Eggs with Hollandaise and Ham Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Thom Driver The salty ham complements golden, jammy egg yolks and a simple hollandaise, showcasing the excellence of each ingredient in this classic dish. Patience is key with hollandaise; adding only a little butter at a time helps the sauce come together without breaking. Get the Recipe 11 of 12 Challah French Toast © Daria Khoroshavina Start your day with this wonderfully decadent challah French toast, delicately flavored with a touch of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The recipe is a terrific use for any leftover challah you have. Get the Recipe 12 of 12 Summer Vegetable Bibimbap Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Christine Keely Chef Ji Hye Kim's bibimbap technique centers on cooking vegetables simply to showcase and preserve their natural colors and flavors. A 2021 F&W Best New Chef, Kim prepares each separately: salting and sautéing sturdy vegetables like squash and eggplant and blanching leafy greens. A robust yak gochujang, a sauce made with ground beef and Korean chile paste, gives the dish a sensational level of umami. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit