Green Eggs and Ham

1. 1

   Preheat a broiler or a lightly oiled stove-top grill pan.

2. 2

   Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

3. 3

   Salt the water, add the vinegar, and then lower the heat so the water barely bubbles.

4. 4

   One at a time, break the eggs into a custard cup or small bowl, and then pour into the water, trying not to break the yolks.

5. 5

   With a slotted spoon, gently lift and shape the whites around the egg yolks until glazed but still liquid, about 2 1/2 minutes longer.

6. 6

   While the eggs poach, toast the bread slices on both sides.

7. 7

   Put a slice of toast on each of 2 plates.

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   Immediately top with the prosciutto so that it softens from the heat of the toast.

9. 9

   Lift the poached eggs out of the water with a slotted spoon, letting excess water drip off, and then place an egg on each toast.

10. 10

    Drizzle each toast with 2 teaspoons chive oil and then grind a little black pepper over each.

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    Serve immediately.

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    2 cups coarsely chopped fresh chives

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    1 cup olive oil

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    Place chives and olive oil in a blender and puree.

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    Strain through a fine-mesh strainer.

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    Pour through a funnel into a bottle for storage.

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    Cover and refrigerate.

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    Use within 2 weeks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.