Truffles. If they are not described as the more precious white truffle, these will almost invariably be the dark, gnarled black truffle.

An open sandwich with dark bread, anchovy fillets, hard boiled eggs and tomatoes.

A baked custard usually made in a mould.

"Egg cheese." A fresh cheese made in homes with eggs, buttermilk and milk, soured cream (US: cultured sour cream) and a little sugar. It may have herbs added and is just as good as a savoury or as a dessert with berries.

Egg sauce made by thickening a white sauce with cream and adding finely chopped eggs. Often used with fish dishes.

Scrambled eggs

Egg yolk