Best Breakfast

I've gotten a few requests for recipes lately, and since it's all about eggs here at the ranch, I thought I'd post my favorite way to spend a Sunday morning. Or any morning, for that matter.






I've spent a lot of (probably unnecessary) time trying to make the perfect hard-boiled egg. It is not an easy task. Failure lies in a greenish hue around the yolk and a chalky texture. I want something on the semi-soft side. Just boiled, but not over done. If you know me, you know I have serious issues with eggs and their level of perfection (or lack thereof). I think I am ready to share the secret of the boiled egg.





To boil the perfect egg


Put eggs in a small saucepan and cover with warm water. I add salt to the water. I think it's supposed to prevent cracking. Anyway, start it off on low heat so that the eggs can adjust, then slowly turn it up...but not too slow...the idea is to not let them heat for a super long time. When it just starts to boil, take the eggs off the heat (or let them boil for one minute if you're not convinced) and cover the pot. Let them sit for 10-12 minutes (depending on hardness-of-yolk preference). Rinse with cold water, crack the shell if you need it cooled faster.





If you have a better way, I'd like to know about it. I am always trying to improve.





Just-Hard Eggs with Tomato on Toast


1 perfectly boiled egg


1 tomato, sliced thin


1 piece of wheat bread


a little cream cheese


good salt and pepper





Toast bread, then add a thin layer of cream cheese. Layer tomatoes, then egg slices, then salt and pepper. A softer yolk will make this breakfast something special.

Now I just need to work on my soft-boiled skills. Any tips?