Thursday, February 11, 2010

Soft Eggs with Toast and Asparagus

So last night, we ate pizza. This darn snow is making me soft. I have been working out, though. So I guess that compensates for my slip-ups. Any who, today was the last of the snow days, and I can honestly say I am EXCITED to get back to work! Too much of being inside can do that to you, I guess. So for dinner, I made Soft Eggs with Toast and Asparagus. And it was yum. Almost like a dressed-up slimmed-down version of Eggs Benedict, which is one of my FAVORITE brunch menus. Here is the recipe:


Ingredients:

2 eggs
2 pieces of wheat toast, toasted
1/2 bunch asparagus, woody stems cut off
Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Olive oil
Salt 
Pepper

Recipe:

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Cover a cookie sheet with tin foil and lay out the asparagus evenly. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Roast in the oven, tossing occasionally for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, add 1 1/2 inches water to a flat-bottomed saucepan and heat on medium-high heat. When the water starts to boil, drop it down to a simmer. Add a tablespoon of white vinegar. Crack an egg in a bowl and carefully slide it into the simmering water. Do the same with the second egg, making sure they don't touch in the pan. Let cook for three minutes. Use a slotted spoon or spatula and transfer the eggs to a paper towel. Let them sit and drain. Plate the toast and place a few spears of asparagus on each piece. Transfer a poached egg to each slice of bread and top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve. 

Tonight is Thursday, which means my favorite shows are on! Grey's Anatomy is on at 9 p.m. followed by Project Runway at 10 p.m. I also have started watching a new show, The Deep End, at 8 p.m. and it is actually quite interesting. It's about new lawyers just out of law school at a swanky law firm. 

Have a great night! As everyone knows, Valentine's Day is Sunday. Adam and I have decided forgo dinner out to stay in, save some money and eat Surf N' Turf: Filet Mignon and Crab Cakes! Can't wait! I'll be sure to take pics and let you know how they turn out!

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