Cooking the perfect poached egg is an endeavor not for the faint of heart. It's a journey in which many things can go wrong.

Melt three-quarters the butter with the oil in a small frying pan over a medium heat ... into a wide ring with a gap in the middle for the eggs, like a nest. Melt the remaining butter in the ...

For the crab cakes, gently mix together the crabmeat, diced bread, mayonnaise, and green onions in a bowl. Season with Tabasco, salt, and pepper. Put the bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. With your ...