Eggs en Cocotte is a French breakfast dish which is named for the dish that the egg is cooked in, the little cocotte pot. A very easy dish to prepare it essentially is baking eggs in a bain marie (water bath). The base ingredients are eggs and a splash of cream. You can mix and … [Read more...] about Elegant Eggs en Cocotte
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Never Fail Poached Eggs
There are all sorts of gadgets on the market to make poached eggs, but all you need is fresh eggs, a pot of water, a bit of vinegar and 4 minutes. I make poached eggs for our weekend breakfast and often serve at brunch since the warm water bath holds them until I am ready to … [Read more...] about Never Fail Poached Eggs
Decadent Yet Easy Truffled Egg Toast
Featured on Downton as one of the many dishes the servants were treated to after Edith's wedding disaster in Season 3, this is a popular brunch item dish you will find in many upscale bistros, but it will also be served as an appetizer at lunch or dinner. Without the truffle oil, … [Read more...] about Decadent Yet Easy Truffled Egg Toast
Kick off the Season with Rhubarb Puffs
Canadians celebrated Queen Victoria's birthday yesterday, one of our most loved long weekends. May 24th marks Victoria's official birthday, but the holiday falls on the last Monday before May 25. While still proud of our English heritage, this holiday takes on a special meaning … [Read more...] about Kick off the Season with Rhubarb Puffs