Bacon and Egg Pots

There are some things that I can only fantasize about. Like breakfast in bed. But what is possible though is I let someone else make my breakfast. My trusted oven! And see how.

Ingredients for Bacon and Egg Pots are:

Strips of bacon, 3-4 for each ramekin
1-2 eggs per each person
Finely chopped fresh parsley or chives
Sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper
Half teaspoon butter

Throw the bacon strips in a skillet and cook till they are dark pink in color, but not crisp. Drain them on paper towels.

Line each ramekin with a little butter on your fingers. Place one or two strips of bacon at the base and another on the sides, making a “ bacon cup” inside the ramekin.

Crack an egg or two over the bacon base. Crack some black pepper over it.

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place all the ramekins on a water bath and bake for 15-18 minutes or unless the eggs are set and the whites visible.

Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives and serve with slices of bread, OJ, chai or coffee.

Crawl back in bed with your tray of breakfast and enjoy! Looks like breakfast in bed is possible after all.

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Parmesan-tossed Chicken Wings

If these Chicken Wings auditioned for the easy-to-do recipe contest, I am sure they would emerge as a winner. And I want bachelors to second me on this. So boys, see if you can get them under your repertoire of quickies and impress someone. Maybe this time your Moms for a change.

Ingredients for Parmesan-tossed Chicken Wings are: 

500 grams chicken wings
Quarter cup grated parmesan cheese
Quarter teaspoon dried rosemary
Quarter teaspoon dried oregano
Quarter teaspoon black pepper, cracked
Freshly chopped basil
1 heaped tablespoon minced garlic
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Salt

Rub rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper on the chicken wings (skin on). Keep it aside for about 10-15 minutes. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Bake the chicken wings for about 25-30 minutes.

In a bowl, mix together extra virgin olive oil, chopped basil, parmesan cheese, minced garlic and cracked pepper. Whisk together. Let all the flavors infuse with each other.

When the chicken wings are baked ready. Toss everything in a bigger bowl and mix well. Serve the Parmesan-tossed Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese of the dip of your choice.

I served this quick meal with some crunchy green beans, which I blanched, tossed in butter with minced garlic and chili flakes and seasoned with a little salt.

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