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There's nothing better than waking up to the smell of a home-cooked meal right at your bedside. And what better way to start off the morning than with a tasty dish of perfectly poached eggs. iMag went to the editors of Martha Stewart Everyday Food, and got their easy egg recipes! 

Before getting started click here to find out how to poach eggs perfectly. 

This recipe is a great idea because the runny yolk becomes part of the dressing. Try this trick to enrich pasta, soups, and rice dishes.

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 Head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated and torn
1/2 Cup shredded cooked chicken
2 Strips crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
2 Tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 Poached eggs 

Directions: 

- In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and mustard; season dressing with salt and pepper.

- Divide lettuce between two plates and add chicken, bacon, and cheese. Top each salad with a poached egg. 

- Serve with dressing on the side. 

Photo Credit: Johnny Miller for Everyday Food

For breakfast, a tasty snack, or even dinner, nothing beats a thick slice of toast topped with a freshly poached egg and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Experiment with different flavors, using the ingredients you have on hand—you’ll never run out of new ideas.

Classic (top): Top toast with poached egg, cream cheese, smoked salmon and capers.

Simple (left): Top toast with poached egg, sliced tomato and cream cheese.

Light (bottom): Top toast with poached egg, lightly sautéed spinach and sliced garlic.

More Toast Topping Ideas to Go With Your Poached Egg:

- Unsalted butter and prosciutto, or good-quality ham or crisp bacon

- Lightly roasted asparagus and shaved Parmesan

- Pesto and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil

- Ricotta and sautéed button mushrooms

- Melted Gruyère cheese

For more great recipes and how-to's check out Martha Stewart Everyday Food. 

Photo Credit: Johnny Miller for Everyday Food