Here’s the Dish to Cook When You *Really* Don’t Want to Cook
But you also don’t want takeout
This is not groundbreaking in any way. My goal is to get you through that night when the thought of cooking makes you want to whine your way into oblivion, but takeout just does not appeal. My go-to on these nights (which happen more often now than ever) is usually an egg dish: frittata or fried eggs and toast — plus, I’m finally getting into omelets.
But my Holy Grail is the egg in a hole. Part of its pedestal status is probably due to the nostalgia attached to it: My dad made these for me all the time when I was growing up. “Want an egg in the hole?” He’d use the cap of a vitamin bottle to make the circle — which was my favorite part because it got so extra crispy. (That circle, man.)
(It’s worth noting here that my colleague Melissa’s dad made these for her, too, and called them Howdy Doody Eggs. I will be adopting that.)
What you need: bread, eggs, oil or butter (or you can spread mayo over the bread on both sides, which I did last night, and which makes it extra salty and flavorful), salt, pepper. That’s it! (Some parmesan sprinkled over the top is nice, but optional. Next time I make them I may even toss some chopped bacon in there. Might be too much effort, though.)
