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Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Chive Oil

March 25, 2021 by pamflo

Spring is finally here and the asparagus is in season, with its beautiful green stalks and familiar earthy fragrance. When purchasing these beauties, look for firm stalks and closed tips. Asparagus should be used within 2 days of purchase and can be stored with the ends wrapped in a damp paper towel. You can peel the stalks for a sleek plated presentation, but it is not necessary. You’ll need to just snap one stalk at its breaking point and then […]

Categories: Appetizer, Crowd Pleaser, Dairy Free, Eggs, Gluten Free, Healthish, Holiday Ideas, Lunch Ideas, Vegetables • Tags: Broil, Poach

Red Wine Poached Pears

September 5, 2019 by pamflo

Red-wine poached pears are beautiful, sweet, tart and juicy. You couldn’t ask for a more perfect dessert for the end of summer and the start of fall! Poaching is a simple way to prepare and serve pears. Both Bosc and Comice pears are good choices for cooking and baking, because they hold their shape well. Slice a 1/2 inch off of the bottom to create a flat surface for the pear to stand for serving. Make sure to rotate the […]

Categories: Boozy, Crowd Pleaser, Dairy Free, Dessert, Fruit, Gluten Free, Healthish • Tags: Poach

Poached Cod

September 21, 2017 by pamflo

Poaching is a method of moist heat cooking that is good for delicate foods. The high fat content of milk makes it an ideal poaching liquid, especially for a thick piece of fish. The milk absorbs whatever aromatics you choose to use, and gently simmers the fish in this flavorful broth. Coconut milk is a good choice for a non-diary poaching liquid. Spoon the delicious broth over the fish before serving. Serve with Yukon gold potatoes mash. 1-2 pounds small […]

Categories: Appetizer, Lunch Ideas, One-Pot Meals, Seafood • Tags: Poach

Wine-Poached Pears

October 20, 2016 by pamflo

Red-wine poached pears are beautiful, sweet, tart, spicy and juicy. You couldn’t ask for a more perfect fall dessert! Poaching is a simple way to prepare and serve pears. Both Bosc and Comice pears are perfect for cooking and baking, because they hold their shape well. Unable to find ripe pears of either variety I used Bartlett pears with success, so use any kind of pear you can find. Make sure to rotate the pears every 10 minutes while they’re simmering, so […]

Categories: Dessert, Gluten Free, Low Sugar • Tags: Poach

Swiss Chard with Lentils, and Poached Eggs

April 2, 2015 by pamflo

Wow, this is my 100th post to Zest for Cooking! It’s been a great run to one hundred. My followers inspire me and I really look forward to more feedback going forward. Let me know what inspires you to cook and what food topics interest you? San Francisco is one of my favorite foodie cities. I spent a few days there visiting family and friends, and of course eating! This salad was inspired by a lunch dish I had […]

Categories: Appetizer, Beans/Legumes, Breakfast Ideas, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Greens, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian • Tags: Boil, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Poach, Sauté

Roasted Asparagus with Poached Egg and Lemon Chive Oil

July 10, 2014 by pamflo

ad hoc…a brilliant idea by Thomas Keller. A community restaurant serving a 4 course family style dinner, in the small town of Yountville in Napa Valley. The food was fantastic! Fresh and perfectly prepared, but you have to eat what they’re serving that evening. Our first course was a beautiful asparagus and mushroom salad with homemade croutons, topped with a poached egg and drizzled with a light vinaigrette. This is my re-creation of the dish. This dish is very simple to make and […]

Categories: Appetizer, Breakfast Ideas, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Meat/Poultry, Vegetables • Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Poach, Roast, Whiz

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