Breakfast for supper
Hubs is working late again which means eating solo after the kidlets are in bed. I rarely feel like making anything special for myself when eating alone but I try my best to get more nutrition than just cheese and crackers (which I am totally known to do).
I love a good breakfast but hardly ever have the time in the morning but it's a whole lot easier to pull off in the evening when the kids are in bed (or at least entertaining sleep between calls for drinks of water and final trips to the bathroom) so on nights like tonight, eggs are a great go-to. They are full of protein which totally helps me fight late night snack cravings.
Poached eggs are my favorite. They can definitely be intimidating but there are some tricks to getting them right:
Add salt and vinegar to your water. I'll add 1 tsp of salt and about 2 tbsp of white vinegar to my water. This helps to keep the egg whites from spreading too much.
Boil your water first then turn off your burner. There's enough heat in the water to gently cook the egg. Just let it sit for 4 to 5 mins depending on how firm you like your yolks.
Crack all your eggs first into small bowls or tea cups. It's probably not a big deal if you are only making a couple of eggs but if you are cooking a bunch it will take too long for you to crack them all directly into the pot and your eggs will all be at different stages of being cooked.
Give your yolks a wiggle and a gentle poke. When in doubt, I'll pick up my egg with a slotted spoon and give it a little jiggle to see if the yolk is firm. You can also give it a gentle poke with your finger (before you put it back in the boiling water of course) to see how firm it is. If there's much wiggle, just cook it a bit longer.
Ten minutes and some toast or salad for a healthy dinner. Enjoy!