Eggs are wondrous. One of nature's most spectacularly efficient food sources. Loaded with protein, versatile, so delicious. At Tescos you can get 30 eggs for £3 so most egg based meals allow me to feed my family for well under a fiver.
There is a famous legend that to make 100 different dishes with eggs alone is the ultimate test for the chef. This interesting blog sets out to see if it is possible:
http://www.endlesssimmer.com/2009/04/16/100-ways-to-crack-an-egg/
I'm definitely making No. 99 soon:
http://www.whiskblog.com/2008/11/whisk-wednesdays-oeufs-mollets.html
Again with the free toast from Brennan's this gourmet meal costs next to nothing.
And for those with concerns about using raw eggs (mayo, cesar salad, carbonara...) I've found this info:
http://www.christonium.com/culinaryreview/How_To_Make_Pasteurized_Eggs_Cooking_With_Raw_Eggs
http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/eggsdairy/ht/pasteurize_eggs.htm
I have friends that have chickens in their backyard. When I get some space I am going to do the same then all of these delights will be free. Here in Belfast they have what are called allotments which are small plots of arable land provided by the city so urban dwellers can grow their own stuff. I remember the great co-op farm organization in the SF bay area where we used to live which would deliver fresh picked seasonal produce each week. It seems to me there are loads of under-explored opportunities for small, local cooperative growing and sharing of food.
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