Friday, May 16, 2014

Food Revolution Day (FFWD Deconstructed BLT with Eggs, Take 3!)


On numerous occasions I've stood in the grocery store aisle trying to decide what brand of something--granola bars and shampoo both come to mind--to buy.  I've spent way too much time debating the pros and cons and scrutinizing the prices and ingredients lists, only to make a decision, come home, and realize that I already own exactly the same thing.  Some might say I'm boring.  I like to think that I'm consistent (and also predictable).  So, I chuckled to myself when, after thinking about some different Dorie recipe options for Food Revolution Friday, I selected this one, only to then remember that this was my choice for last year's Food Revolution.  Including the time we made this as a group, that makes the third time I've made this recipe.  I think it stands out because it's the first recipe I made with the group, and because I just love it.  In my book a salad with many different, flavorful, components is the perfect kind of warm-weather dinner.  There's enough going on to be substantial, filling, and interesting, but it isn't too heavy.  I was worried that Paul wouldn't think it was enough, so I also made a simple bean soup on the side.  I thought this would be a  good one to teach kids because it has so many components that everyone should know how to make.  A homemade vinaigrette, homemade croutons, perfect hard-boiled eggs, and homemade mayonnaise (I didn't have time to make my own mayonnaise this time, and I know some people don't feed raw eggs to kids, but it is an amazing thing to watch come together).  With these components, you can put all kinds of delicious, and healthy, dinners together in no time.

11 comments:

  1. I think your choice is brilliant - it does make me smile that this was your choice last year too - but of course, it's because it's so good! Looks so yummy!!

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  2. Great choice! And I think just about every kid would love it, don't you?

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  3. I totally agree that everyone should know how to make all the components of this salad. What a great "go to" meals! Thanks for participating in FRD2014!

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  4. Salad and that bean soup are great choices!

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  5. Yes, working with eggs is a really important skill and a really good science lesson, great choice.

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  6. Jora, what a wonderful post, fabulous choice of recipe and such a pretty presentation of the deconstructed BLT with eggs plus the soup! What a great way to celebrate Food Revolution Day 2014 with our families and children!
    Have a nice weekend!

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  7. How did I miss every making the Deconstructed BLT with Eggs. And, you've made it three times already. I will check this recipe out today. It won't be very long before you'll be cooking with Charlotte and I am sure that young lady will know how to make this recipe, for sure.

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  8. I remember really enjoying this one. I think I only made the one time. That needs to change, for all the reasons you name for this being a great recipe.

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  9. If this is worthy of a 3 time make I should check it out. Glad you were able to participate.

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  10. It makes complete sense that you'd choose this one again - so delicious and full of skills a young cook needs to learn. I agree with you about soup, too. Every cook should know how to make it.

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  11. I need to make this one again!!! Great choice, Jora!

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