TV : Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello : Lazy Breakfast in Bed : Food Network

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April 22, 2008 11:30 AM ET/PT

Lazy Breakfast in Bed
Surprise Mom, Dad or anyone you love with a sumptuous breakfast in bed, dressed up with Michael’s take on a silky Eggs Benedict, a savory potato tart and brioche with preserves made right on the spot!.

Gameplan
Day of Breakfast – 1 Hour Before:

Slice potatoes, mix olive oil coating and assemble Potato Torta with Olives.

Bake Potato Torta on stovetop then in oven until brown.

Melt butter and olive oil for Blender Hollandaise. Blend eggs, lemon juice and cream with warm butter and olive oil to emulsify sauce. Season and keep warm until service.

Remove Potato Torta from the oven and un-mold onto a plate. Slice into quarters and set aside.

Slice and grill brioche toast. Spread toast with butter. Wash and dry berries.
Mashed Berries with Honey. Blend berries with honey. Roast berries and mash with a fork.

For Eggs Benedict: Butter ramekins and poach eggs in water bath. While eggs poach, grill prosciutto until crispy.

Oil and grill pita rounds. Assemble Eggs Benedict: Place one pita on plate, top with prosciutto and un-molded eggs. Top all with Hollandaise sauce and rosemary.

Plate brioche toast and mashed berries. Plate Potato Torta.

Mix Bellini.

Set up breakfast tray.

Eat and Enjoy!