Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon and Chives
You know those things you think you just can’t do? For years I’ve been convinced I couldn’t poach an egg. I had tried and tried and tried again, and failed more times than I can remember. A darned shame too, because of all the ways eggs can be made poached is by far my favourite. But today is King’s Day in the Netherlands - and with all outside festivities cancelled it was up to me to make of the day what I could. So I put on a pretty dress and decided to get over myself and make myself the rich and festive brunch I’d been craving: eggs benedict with smoked salmon and chives. Poached eggs and all. And this time they came out perfect. The lesson here: never convince yourself that you can’t do something. Ingredients (serves 2): 80g smoked salmon 2 eggs (as fresh as possible - fresh eggs hold together better when poached) 2 slices of white bread 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp white wine vinegar sprinkle of fresh chives salt and freshly ground pepper to taste holl...