Eggs Norwegian Recipes

Steps:

• Beat egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale yellow. Add cream and cardamom; mix well. Gradually add flour until dough is firm enough to roll., On a lightly floured surface, roll into a 15-in. square. Using a pastry wheel or knife, cut into 15x1-1/2-in. strips; cut diagonally at 2-1/2-in. intervals. In the center of each diamond, make a 1-in. slit; pull one end through slit., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry bows, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides, 20-40 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Steps:

• 1. Prepare Hollandaise: Whisk together all ingredients except butter in small saucepan. Cut butter into small chunks and add to pan. Heat pan on medium and whisk constantly until butter is completely incorporated. If sauce separates, add 1 tbsp water. Keep sauce warm on low and stir occasionally. 2. Add three inches of water to large pot and bring to a boil. While pot is heating, place muffins in toaster (but do not start yet) and place spinach in a bowl with a little bit of water and place in microwave (but do not heat yet). 3. Once water is boiling, reduce heat to medium for water to be at a low boil or simmer. Add 1 tbsp white vinegar (this will keep eggs together). 4. Crack one egg into a small bowl or ramekin and carefully/quickly pour it into the water as close to the surface as possible. May cook 2 eggs at a time. Cook 2.5 to 3.5 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and place on plate. Cover if not able to serve immediately. 5.Repeat with remaining two eggs and while they cook, toast muffins and cook spinach in microwave for 30 seconds or until wilted. 6. On each plate, place two English muffin halves, face-up. Then place a thin layer of smoked salmon on each. Then a layer of spinach (drained). Then a poached egg. Drizzle hollandaise in a zig-zag pattern over the towers and serve.

Steps:

• Bring water to just under boiling in a large pot. Add vinegar. Crack eggs, one at a time, into water; simmer approximately 2 minutes or until the egg whites turn all white. Remove from water; place on paper towels to dry.
• Place spinach, salmon and egg on each slice of toast. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Nap with hollandaise sauce.
• Serve while egg is hot.