NEW YORK, April 26, 2008

"Top Chef" Does Brunch!

Harold Dieterle, First Winner of Bravo Reality Show, Does It "On A Shoestring"!

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POACHED EGGS WITH SMOKED SALMON, RED ONION AND BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

INGREDIENTS: For Biscuits
1 Pound Flour
1 Tablespoon Salt
2 Teaspoons Ground White Pepper
3 Tablespoons Baking Powder
4 Tablespoons Butter
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Buttermilk
1 Cup Milk

METHOD: For Biscuits

Preheat oven to 350º

In a mixing bowl combine the flour, salt, white pepper and baking powder. Add the butter, 1 egg, buttermilk and milk. Mix briefly; the mixture should have a chunky consistency.

Using a rolling pin, roll out the batter until it is about 1/2 inch thick and let rest for one hour.

With a cookie cutter, punch out eight biscuits, each about 2 inches in diameter.

Crack 1 egg into a small bowl and beat it. With a brush, coat the top of each biscuit and bake on a rectangle backing sheet lined with parchment paper at 350º for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

INGREDIENTS: For Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon
1 Red Onion, sliced thin
4 Slices Smoked Salmon (1/4 pound)
4 Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon White Vinegar

METHOD: For Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon

In a shallow saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water and 1 teaspoon white vinegar to a simmer.

With a large spoon "swirl" the water around in the saucepan to form a gentle whirlpool.

One by one crack the eggs and drop in the middle of the whirlpool.

For over-easy eggs let poach for about 2 minutes, for over-medium about 3 minutes, and for over-hard let poach for 4-5 minutes.

After desired amount of poaching time remove from the water.

TO PLATE:

Slice the biscuit in half and lay both sides face up on a plate.

Place the poached egg on the biscuit and top with the sliced red onion and 1 slice of the smoked salmon.

Serve.

How did Dieterle do with our $40 budget?

FIRST COURSE

Organic Yogurt $2.29
Blackberries $5.97
Raspberries $5.98
Grapes $2.49
Pineapple $3.89
Apple .50

SECOND COURSE

Buckwheat Flour $1.99
Milk .95
Blueberries $3.49
Butter $2.19
Syrup $1.79

THIRD COURSE

Buttermilk $1.29
Flour .99
Red Onion .55
Smoked Salmon $3.99
Eggs .95

FINAL COST: $39.30!

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