Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl
When Amy and I moved in, our only neighbors descended on us: one middle-aged single mom of three, bearing a casserole; a young father of triplets with a six-pack of beer (his wife left at home with the triplets); an older Christian couple who lived a few houses down; and of course, Carl from across the street. We sat out on our back deck and watched the river, and they all talked ruefully about ARMs, and zero percent interest, and zero money down, and then they all remarked how Amy and I were the only ones with river access, the only ones without children. ‘Just the two of you? In this whole big house?’ the single mom asked, doling out a scrambled-egg something.
‘Just the two of us,’ I confirmed with a smile, and nodded in appreciation as I took a mouthful of wobbly egg.
‘Seems lonely.’
On that she was right.
Scrambled Eggs
Start your day with a simple and satisfying breakfast of fluffy scrambled eggs. All you need are four ingredients and a skillet to make this easy dish that can be customized with your favorite herbs and toppings. Whisk the eggs with milk and seasonings, then cook them over low heat until they form soft curds. Sprinkle some parsley or other herbs for a fresh touch and enjoy with toast, bacon or fruit. This recipe makes enough for two servings, but you can easily double or triple it for a larger crowd.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup of milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley or other herbs for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter. When the butter is melted and foamy, pour in the egg mixture.
- As the eggs begin to set, use a spatula to gently pull them across the pan, forming large soft curds. Do not stir constantly or overcook them
- Cook until the eggs are thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, about 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Transfer the scrambled eggs to a warm plate and sprinkle with parsley or other herbs if desired. Serve hot with toast, bacon, fruit or your favorite breakfast sides.