HOW TO POACH AN EGG IN OLIVE OIL...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small nonstick sauté pan, bring oil to a simmer over medium heat. As soon as you see the oil wrinkle in the pan, the egg is ready to be added.

2. Crack the egg into a small bowl so that it can be easily transferred into the pan of oil. Pour the egg out of the bowl and into the bath of olive oil.

3. Keeping the temperature at medium heat, slowly baste the egg with the olive oil (using a spoon) to help cook the egg white thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Run a spoon or spatula around the edges of the egg to make sure it's not sticking to the pan. Then remove the egg from oil when it's cooked to your desired doneness and serve immediately. I like my yolk to be a little runny, but you can keep yours in the pan longer if you like a more solid yolk.

And as a special bonus recipe, if you want to know how to make those pizzas...

Makes 4 individually sized pizzas

1. To make the sauce: In a medium sauce pot, sauté garlic in olive oil until tender. Add cilantro and stir until wilted. Add tomato sauce and bring to simmer. Remove pot from heat and whisk in chopped chocolate. Set aside.

2. To make the pizzas, align pitas or dough on lined baking sheets. Top each one evenly with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, chicken, peppers and onions.

3. Bake in pre-heated oven at 400 degrees until golden brown (or use the temperature provided on the package of your pre-bought dough), about 15-18 minutes.

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