Up The Stream Recipe

Prepare turkey bacon

Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add turkey bacon slices and cook 3–4 minutes per side until browned and crisped to preference. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Keep the bacon warm in a low oven (100–120°C / 210–250°F) if desired.

Cook eggs (any style)

Choose your preferred style: 1) Fried sunny-side: in the same skillet over medium-low, add 1 tsp olive oil and 1/2 tbs butter. Crack eggs gently, season with 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of pepper, cover and cook 2–3 minutes until whites set but yolks runny. 2) Scrambled: whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Melt 1/2 tbs butter over low heat, pour eggs in, stir slowly until soft curds form (2–3 minutes). 3) Over-easy: cook as sunny-side until whites set, flip carefully and cook 20–30 seconds more. Keep eggs warm with the bacon.

Assemble smoked salmon

Lay smoked salmon slices on a small plate or directly on the toast when ready. Squeeze the optional lemon wedge over salmon, sprinkle with chopped chives and a light crack of pepper. Reserve until plating.

Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) if baking. Spread frozen tater tots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle 1 tbsp vegetable oil over them and toss to coat lightly. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp coarse salt. Bake 18–22 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden and crisp. (Alternatively, shallow-fry in 1/4-inch oil at medium-high heat 5–7 minutes, turning to brown evenly.) Keep warm in the oven for up to 10 minutes while finishing other components.

Toast 2 slices of bread until golden (using toaster or broiler). Immediately spread 1 tbs softened butter on the hot toast. If serving smoked salmon on toast, place salmon slices atop buttered toast and garnish with chives and a squeeze of lemon.

Arrange 1 cup mixed fresh fruit in a small bowl or on the plate. Warm 1/2 cup berry compote gently in a small saucepan over low heat for 1–2 minutes or microwave 20–30 seconds until warm. Spoon compote over part of the fruit or serve alongside. Drizzle 1 tsp honey or maple syrup over fruit if desired.

On a large plate, place the toast (with or without smoked salmon) to one side. Position the cooked eggs and turkey bacon next to the toast. Add a portion of hot tater tots beside the proteins. Place the fresh fruit bowl or portion and spooned compote adjacent. Garnish eggs or salmon with remaining chives, scatter microgreens, and finish with a light sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning if using. Serve immediately while hot.