10 Raw Egg Cocktails

A meal and a drink in a glass.

I make eggnog every Christmas with a dozen raw eggs, never had a problem (although there’s tons of bourbon and brandy in it, don’t know if that helps). I’ve been told to make sure to wash the shell, it’s...

Not for wimps.

Tangy aioli with a kick from spring’s first garlic is ideal for dipping or spreading.

I buy free range, antibiotic free etc. I would like to make mayo or Caesar dressing with them but I still feel paranoid about raw eggs.

I know that you can freeze raw eggs if you scramble them first (if you don’t, once defrosted the yolk will no longer be liquid), and that they are fine for scrambling and omelets. How are they in baking – muffins,...

For Easter I made the Barefoot contessa’s frozen key lime pie which contains 6 egg yokes. It was only after it was consumed and enjoyed by all of us that I remembered my avoidance of foods that contain raw egg. I guess I...

I’m a big fan of this korean tofu stew. There is a small place near Ft. Lee which specializes in soondobu and they always serve it with a raw egg which you crack yourself and add to the stew. This makes it way more dense...

Met up with my farm woman tonight and she brought me a dozen fresh eggs. They are really jumbo and unusual colors: pale brown, dark brown, taupe, white, and a lovely pale blue! She explained that the unusual colors were from her...

Best Eggnog

A potent recipe for the holidays.

Caesar Salad

The real deal— anchovies and all.

Raw Materials

Ceviche, tartare, and other no-cook foods.

A less-creepy alternative to the real stuff.

Egg Magic

Tools for de-yolking, poaching, and beheading eggs.

I just lost a bet and now have to eat one raw egg every morning for the next week. Besides just holding my nose and downing it as quickly as possible, any suggestions out there on how to make this task, er, I mean, dining...