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Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette -- In a small bowl, measuring cup or tupperware container (which I like because you can put the lid on, shake and it is done), add the vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper to taste.
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Whisk well, or shake and set off to the side.
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This makes a bit more than you need but it is a great simple dressing.
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Bacon Potato Base -- To a medium non-stick pan, add the bacon and slowly render on medium / medium high heat.
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Cook until golden brown and crispy, then remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
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The bacon will create enough drippings so you will not need to add any additional oil.
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In the same pan, you want to keep about 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons of the bacon fat to saute the sweet potatoes and onions.
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Keep on medium / medium high heat and add the onion, sweet potatoes and garlic and stir well to combine with the bacon drippings and saute until the everything is tender; it should take around 8-10 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Cover and remove from the heat while you make the eggs.
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Eggs -- Add the butter to a large frying pan (non-stick) and bring to medium heat.
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Add the four eggs (I prefer to use room temperature eggs vs ice cold eggs), season with salt and pepper and cook slowly, you don't want them to burn.
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My secret -- after you add the eggs and the whites set, I add a little water to the bottom of the pan.
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This ensures that they don't burns, and adds a poached like quality without actually poaching.
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Don't add much, just 1/4 or a bit more.
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That is just my trick, but how you like your eggs is up to you.
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I like a nice runny yolk, but the white should be firm but not crispy.
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Salad -- In a large bowl add the spinach and the potato, bacon mixture and toss gently.
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The heat of the potatoes will slightly wilt the spinach.
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Serve -- Now if you are like me, I enjoy mine over a piece of the toast on the bottom of the salad and egg, but that is completely optional.
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Add the spinach and potato salad to the plate and top with one of the fried eggs.
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Drizzle the vinaigrette over the top and ENJOY this wonderful dish!
