Variations - More Tomato Breakfast Crostini Options;

• Top with a fried egg instead of poached if you find them tricky to make
• Add other herbs and spices into the tomatoes such as thyme, tarragon and fennel seeds
• This would be a great way to use up leftover veg. Try adding aubergine (eggplant), zucchini or roasted potatoes chopped up.
• The basil oil is so easy to make and I love it but it is optional, you could also tear up some basil leaves into the tomatoes as they are cooking instead.

Tips For Making The Perfect Poached Egg

• Forget adding vinegar or swirling the water, there's no need for that.
• You MUST use the freshest eggs you can get. Buy the eggs the same day or the day before (at max). I can't stress enough how important this is, old eggs always fail.
• Crack the eggs (one at a time) into small ramekins before pouring them into the water.
• Bring the water to a rolling boil then turn the heat off completely, then as quickly and carefully as possible lower the eggs into the water.
• To pour the eggs into the water. One at a time lower the ramekin into the water until it reaches the rim of the ramekin then pour in.
• Have kitchen paper on hand to pat them dry of excess water.
• Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs with ease.