You know, I never really understood the whole peanut butter and jelly thing. It just didn’t really seem like two things that would go together. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that being allergic to nuts meant that I had no idea what peanut butter was like. Or because being in England, I had a completely different idea about what jelly was. It took me a while to realise the whole thing was actually about jam! But since making my own free from butter, I’m obsessed with this strange combo!
Pink Strawberry Chia Pudding
It’s no secret that I love chia seeds, they’re so versatile; they can be sprinkled on top of breakfast, baked in your favourite cake (they taste so good in my super simple banana bread), or added to smoothies. And all the health benefits they contain are always a bonus.
But my favourite way to eat them has to be in a chia pudding. Simple, delicious and so versatile, it’s quick and easy to make and only uses 3 ingredients. I always have a big batch in my fridge, and have it for breakfast, lunch, quick dinners if I come in late, or even for pudding. It’s one of them thing that you can have pretty much any time of the day. It’s super filling, simply delicious, and can be changed in so many ways. I love adding a bit of apple strawberry compote, my favourite coconut yogurt and a little sprinkle of fresh berries and crunchy granola.
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Dippy Eggs and Soldiers
Growing up, Sunday mornings were all about lazy brunches. There was everything you could imagine: fresh fruit salad, croissants, all different types of jams and the air always smelt of freshly brewed coffee. It was the one day when we just relaxed and enjoyed each other’s company.
But for me, no Sunday morning was complete without a plate of egg and soldiers. It was sort of my Sunday ritual. A soft, gooey egg sitting inside my favourite Barbie egg cup. I would line up my perfectly toasted bread soldiers next to my plate, before slowly dunking them into the egg one at a time. Each bite was full of crisp, buttery toast with a good slather of gooey yolk on top. It was the best!
To make this recipe is a success, there is one thing that HAS to be perfect. The egg must be perfectly runny! There’s nothing worse than cracking off the top of your egg only to find that you’ve gone slightly harder boiled then you would’ve liked. I’ve found that around 2 minutes (after it’s been brought to the boil) is the perfect amount of time to ensure that your egg is cooked yet still runny inside.
It’s also really important to try and get the best eggs that you can, and I would always recommend that you purchase eggs from free range birds. Not only will you find that they are tastier, but the yolk is generally a lot bigger and a lovely vibrant orange colour. You can really tell the difference!
Rosie x
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Gooey eggs and dippy soldiers are a classic. Especially when the egg is cooked perfectly, and the yolk oozes out of the egg as soon as the top’s removed. The bread should be warm, and buttery to perfectly compliment the taste, and of course, there should always be a pot of fresh coffee on the side!
| Cook Time | 2 Minutes |
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Ingredients
- 1 Large Egg room temperature
- Pinch Salt & Pepper to taste
- 2 Slices Bread gluten free if required
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Instructions
- Place the whole egg in a sauce pan, more than one egg can be cooked at once if required.
- Fill your saucepan with cold water and bring to the boil. Start toasting your bread.
- Once boiled, simmer for 2 minutes for a perfectly runny boiled egg. If you'd prefer a harder boiled egg cook for a further 30 seconds.
- Once cooked, drain water from the pan and place your egg in an egg cup. To serve your egg you can either simply cut the top off to reveal the yolk or tap the top of the egg with the back of a spoon and gently peel the shell away from the cooked white. Although peeling the shell can be a bit tricky as the egg is hot.
- Butter your hot toast, season your egg and enjoy your dippy egg and soldiers!
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