Azoresgal~Life on an Island

This Poached Egg and Avocado Toast  recipe  is so simple to make. I know your thinking poached eggs ..yikes! Please.... please don't be scared of them. They are really easy to prepare, I promise! This has become one of my favorite meals to have for breakfast, lunch, even dinner. I kid you not, toast, poached eggs, and avocados, are three of my favorite things and when you put the three of them together…it's a beautiful thing! 1 egg splash of vinegar 1 slice bread 3-5 slices of avocado ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Squeeze of lime 1. Bring a small pot with water( enough to cover the egg ) to a boil, then lower to a simmer. You don't want it to be a rolling boil. Add in vinegar and a pinch of salt. 2. Crack the egg into an individual ramekin/ small dish.  Use a spoon to swirl the water in the pan to form a spiral. Add the egg as close as possible to the water from the ramekin. The egg white should swirl around the egg. Allow the ...

Please tell me I am not the only one dreaming of summer? Anyone ? Sitting out on the patio, the kids in the pool, Mr.G grilling some steaks, and in the garden lots of fresh yumminess growing ! I was craving something fresh with summertime flavors. This salad hit the spot ! It is a super fast and easy meal with no cooking required! It looks and tastes like a million bucks. The creamy richness of avocado pairs perfectly with the sweet flavor of the shrimp. This salad gets a kick from fresh lime juice which gives it plenty of extra tang and the cilantro adds some freshness. I added some jalapenos, only because I had them, next time I would be tempted to add some corn, and maybe some mango. If you are tired of winter, like me, you won't regret making this salad, while your at it make some Margaritas too ! 500grams cooked shrimp; chopped 1 medium tomato; diced 2 Avocado; diced 1small red onion; chopped 2 small limes; juiced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon cila...