Diva Toast Recipe

Preheat a grill pan or oven broiler. Brush both sides of the ciabatta slices lightly with 2 tbs olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt. Grill or broil until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side depending on heat. Set aside to cool slightly.

Make avocado spread

Halve and pit the avocados; scoop flesh into a bowl. Add 1 tbs lime juice, 2 tbs Greek yogurt, 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth but slightly chunky. Taste and adjust seasoning or lime as needed. Keep covered until assembly to prevent browning.

Marinate tomatoes

Place 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes in a small bowl. Add 1 tsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp honey, 1 tsp chopped cilantro, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Toss gently and let sit for at least 10 minutes (up to 30) to macerate and release juices.

Poach eggs (recommended)

Bring a medium pot of water to a gentle simmer and add 1 tsp white vinegar. Crack each egg into a small cup and gently slide into simmering water. Poach 3–4 minutes for soft yolks. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towel and keep warm.

Sunny-side pan-fried eggs (alternative)

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low and melt 1 tsp butter. Crack eggs into the skillet, cover and cook until whites are set but yolks still runny, about 3–4 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Spread about 2 tbs of the avocado mixture evenly over each toasted ciabatta slice.

Top each toast with 2–3 thin radish slices arranged attractively.

Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of the marinated cherry tomatoes (with a little of their marinade) over the avocado on each slice.

If using eggs, place one poached or sunny-side egg on each toast (add extra egg as desired for +3 charge).

Sprinkle each assembled toast with Everything But The Bagel seasoning (about 1/8–1/4 tsp per toast) and scatter cilantro leaves on top.

Finish with a light drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil if desired and serve immediately.