Spicy Mother's Day Eggs

My mom is the best cook I know. I never really appreciated my mom's cooking until I went away to college. It was a rude awakening freshmen year. I would walk into the dinning hall and often walk out after not eating one thing. Besides the fact that my mom is an amazing cook, she also spoiled me. There were many nights where not only did she make one delicious meal, but separate meals for her picky children. My mom always served a balanced meal. With lots of veggies, starch, and protein. Some of my favorite dishes are her pantry pasta salad, seafood quiche, cous cous, and seafood stew. When it came to food, my mom was adventurous. She often tried new recipes and greatly succeeded, usually adding her own little twist to them. She also makes delicious desserts.

Growing up my siblings and myself always had theme birthday parties and my mom always made the most amazing and elaborate cakes. They looked better and tasted better than any professional cake I have ever experienced. The picture above of sponge bob square pants, is a cake my mom made for my brother's birthday. I hope that my mom continues this tradition for her grandchildren. My mom always asked me to cook with her so that I could learn certain skills, but also so that she could show me some of her own recipes. I wish I hadn't been so lazy back in the day, I could have learned a lot.

This morning I made myself eggs, that I think encompass a lot of what my mom has taught me about cooking. First, is to be creative, there is not one way to do things. Secondly, cooking that tastes great can be simple. It is really the ingredients and tools you use that bring a dish to a certain level. Lastly, that it is possible to make a great meal from whatever ingredients you already have in your refrigerator or pantry. I like fried eggs with the yolk runny. I also like spicy food and mexican food. I fried two eggs to my liking, with a little bit of fontina cheese on top. I toasted a piece of bread, spread some hummus and spicy chipotle black bean dip on it. Placed the eggs on top of the toast and then added some salt and two different hot sauces. It was delicious and took about five minutes to make. When you bite into this open faced egg sandwich there are layers which give it a unique texture and depth.


Mom, thank you for always cooking amazing meals and sharing your passion of food. I hope you have a great day and that you enjoy some delicious food! Happy Mother's Day!