One of my favorite breakfast dishes is Eggs Benedict. I especially like it with a bed of sautéed spinach and some beef bacon on the side. I try to minimize the amount of Hollandaise sauce since it very buttery and heavy - nevertheless, delicious!
A little taste of salt and pepper goes a very long way with eggs, but I have to say the Palestinian in me always reaches for some Sumac seasoning as well. It reminds me of the scrambled eggs my dad makes and that always puts a smile on my face :)
When I was much younger, my dad used to wake us up for a delicious Sohoor (late-night meal before fasting for Ramadan) around 1-2am, and I remember that I would be so tired to the point where I would forget I ate and get mad at him for "not waking me up." Those are some of my cherished memories, and partly why I truly believe good food makes for good times!
To get some fruits and veggies in your system, make sure to have a side of freshly chopped tomatoes on the side - and some freshly-squeezed Orange juice wouldn't hurt!
Here's a quick tip for making poached eggs:
1) Heat water in a stainless steel pot
2) When the water is almost at a boil, add a tea spoon of white vinegar
3) Turn the fire to medium-low heat
4) Stir the water as to create a "whirlpool"
5) Crack the egg in the center of the pot and use a spoon to gently fold over the whites and create a neat looking poached egg
6) Leave it to cook for a few minutes
7) Drain the egg on kitchen towel before serving it
A little taste of salt and pepper goes a very long way with eggs, but I have to say the Palestinian in me always reaches for some Sumac seasoning as well. It reminds me of the scrambled eggs my dad makes and that always puts a smile on my face :)
When I was much younger, my dad used to wake us up for a delicious Sohoor (late-night meal before fasting for Ramadan) around 1-2am, and I remember that I would be so tired to the point where I would forget I ate and get mad at him for "not waking me up." Those are some of my cherished memories, and partly why I truly believe good food makes for good times!
To get some fruits and veggies in your system, make sure to have a side of freshly chopped tomatoes on the side - and some freshly-squeezed Orange juice wouldn't hurt!
Here's a quick tip for making poached eggs:
1) Heat water in a stainless steel pot
2) When the water is almost at a boil, add a tea spoon of white vinegar
3) Turn the fire to medium-low heat
4) Stir the water as to create a "whirlpool"
5) Crack the egg in the center of the pot and use a spoon to gently fold over the whites and create a neat looking poached egg
6) Leave it to cook for a few minutes
7) Drain the egg on kitchen towel before serving it
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| Eggs Benedict in Greece, and yes, that's waaay to much Hollandaise sauce. |
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| Breakfast at Paul's with my cousin. |
