Comments on: In praise of pisto and a perfectly balanced meal

By: Arwen from Hoglet K

Arwen from Hoglet K — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:15:12 +0000

This sounds great. Fairly simple and vegetarian. How I love runny eggs!

By: rachel

rachel — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:05:00 +0000

It sounds and looks delicious. I have made something rather like this before and it has been too long – thankyou.
I am a big fan of ‘egg on top.’ For a while it was fried eggs on everything (well almost) but since modestly mastering a decent poached egg, the fried ones have been sidelined, I agree poached egg skills are worth cultivating.
I really like your style – alot and am glad to have found you.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:24:24 +0000

Looks great! Another one for the must-try list!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:31:43 +0000

Perfect meal! looks great!

By: Sophie

Sophie — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:54:36 +0000

Monica – thanks, that’s why I thought I’d write about this one even though it is so simple. It’s often the easy everyday meals that are the most useful.
ttfn300 – poached eggs are definitely worth learning to make but this recipe is perfect for when you are a bit too tired to tackle poaching.
Hi Meeta – good to hear that you and your family make something similar. I wonder where your version evolved from; it’s always interesting how recipes travel and change internationally.
I know what you mean Amanda, a poached egg somehow makes any meal a bit more of an event!
Helen – it’s so simple, it’s more like a serving suggestion than a recipe isn’t it? I guess most cultures have their own take on similar dishes, for example the pisto is virtually ratatouille but with vegetables that are more preferred in Spain

By: Helen

Helen — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:22:39 +0000

Oh my goodness! I make something almost exactly like this! I had no idea it was an actual dish…

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:27:26 +0000

What a gorgeous dish. I love anything topped with a runny egg–I can almost taste it now! Yum!

By: Meeta

Meeta — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:25:51 +0000

Just love the freshness of this meal. It’s very much the type of meal we enjoy too. Your (kind of) pisto works really well and the egg is perfect!

By: ttfn300

ttfn300 — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:38:21 +0000

i have been meaning to try poached eggs, and have been feeling a bit tired in the kitchen… this may be perfect :) especially since I LOVE b’fast and eggs!

By: monica

monica — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:23:32 +0000

Mmm, that sounds delicious. I LOVE poached eggs and I love this idea of poaching them in the (sort of) pisto. This also marries well with my love of chili and spinach. Mmm, I love simple meals like these. Especially ones that really bring out the best in a good egg!