Poached Eggs And Parmesan Cheese Over Toasted Brioche W Pistou Food

POACHED EGGS AND PARMESAN CHEESE OVER TOASTED BRIOCHE W/ PISTOU

Steps:

• Puree basil, garlic and oil in mini-processor until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add enough water to medium skillet to measure 1 1/4 inches. Sprinkle salt generously into water. Bring water to simmer over medium heat. Crack eggs 1 at a time and slip into water. Cook until egg whites are just set and egg yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes.
• Place hot toast on plates. Top each with Parmesan. Transfer 2 eggs, well drained, to each piece of brioche. Sprinkle egg with salt and pepper. Drizzle with some of pistou and serve.

BUTTERED NOODLES WITH EGGS AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook noodles in a large pot of lightly salted water until al dente.
• While the pasta is cooking, place the eggs, grated cheese, parsley, salt and pepper into a mixing bowl and beat with a whisk until well combined.
• When the noodles are almost cooked, melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Quickly drain the pasta and add it to the skillet.
• Toss briefly to coat it with the butter.
• Add the egg mixture to the skillet and using a flat wooden spoon, mix quickly together for less than a minute until the eggs and noodles become creamy and thick.
• Do not cook the eggs too long or they will scramble and ruin the dish.
• Serve immediately.

POACHED EGGS AND PARMESAN CHEESE OVER TOASTED BRIOCHE WITH PISTOU

Steps:

• Puree basil, garlic, and oil in mini processor until very smooth. Season pistou to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add enough water to medium skillet to measure 1 1/4 inches. Sprinkle salt generously into water. Bring water to simmer over medium heat. Crack eggs 1 at a time and gently slip into water. Cook until egg whites are just set and egg yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes.
• Place hot toasts on plates. Top each with Parmesan. Using slotted spoon, transfer 2 eggs, well drained, to each piece of brioche. Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper. Drizzle with some of pistou and serve.

TURKISH POACHED EGGS WITH YOGURT AND SPICY SAGE BUTTER

Steps:

• Stir yogurt and garlic in small bowl to blend and then season to taste with salt.
• Divide the mixture equally among 4 plates, spreading to coat the the center of each plate.
• Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, then add the sage, paprika and red pepper and stir just until the butter sizzles; remove from heat and season with salt.
• Add the vinegar to large skillet of simmering water and return the mixture to a simmer.
• Crack the eggs into the simmering water and simmer until the eggs are softly cooked, about 3 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon or pasta server/fork, remove the eggs from the water, drain briefly and place 2 eggs atop the yogurt on each plate.
• Rewarm the butter mixture, if necessary, and spoon over the eggs.
• Serve immediately with pita bread.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S PISTOU

Steps:

• Place the garlic, tomato paste, basil, and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor and puree.
• With the motor running, slowly pour the olive oil down the feed tube to make a paste.
• Pack into a container, pour a film of olive oil on top, and close the lid.
• Can also be whirled in a blender.

TROPICAL BREAKFAST AMBROSIA

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine pineapple, oranges, mango, cherries, and amaretto.
• Transfer mixture to an ungreased 3-quart casserole.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven, uncovered for 15 minutes.
• Stir in bananas, sprinkle with coconut and macadamia nuts or sliced almonds. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until fruit is heated through and coconut/nuts are golden brown.
• Serve warm, spooning liquid in bottom of casserole over fruit.