Junior Recipe

Preheat a skillet or nonstick frying pan over medium heat.

Add the 2 bacon strips in a single layer. Cook 3–5 minutes per side for regular bacon (adjust time for thickness) until crisped to your liking, turning once. If bacon splatters heavily, reduce heat to medium-low.

Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Keep warm in a low oven (about 90–100°C / 200°F) if desired while finishing other components.

If you prefer the eggs cooked in the bacon fat, spoon off all but about 1 teaspoon of fat from the pan used for bacon and return to medium-low. Otherwise use a clean nonstick pan and 1 tablespoon butter, heated over medium.

Crack the 2 eggs into a small bowl (or directly into the pan for fried). For scrambled: whisk eggs with salt and pepper until blended. For fried: leave whole and season with salt and pepper.

Scrambled eggs

Pour whisked eggs into the heated buttered pan. Allow to set at the edges for 10–15 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula, folding from the edges to the center. Cook 1–2 minutes until soft curds form but eggs are still moist. Remove from heat just before fully set; carryover heat will finish them.

Fried eggs

Cook eggs in the pan over medium heat until whites are set, about 2–3 minutes for sunny-side up. For over-easy/medium/ hard, cook an additional 15–45 seconds after flipping, depending on desired yolk firmness.

Taste and adjust seasoning. If using chives or parsley, sprinkle on the eggs just before serving.

If using bread: toast a slice to desired doneness in a toaster (about 2–3 minutes). Spread 1 tablespoon butter on the hot toast.

If using a biscuit: warm a store-bought or leftover biscuit in a 175°C/350°F oven for 5–8 minutes or microwave on high for 20–30 seconds, then split and spread with butter.

Rinse and prepare 1 cup fresh fruit (halve berries, slice banana or apple, segment orange). Place in a small bowl.

If desired, drizzle up to 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup and toss gently to coat.

Arrange the eggs, bacon strips, and toast or biscuit on a plate. Add the fruit in a small side bowl or on the plate.

Serve immediately while eggs and bacon are hot. Provide ketchup, hot sauce, or extra butter on the side if desired.