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Chicken in Chile Sauce (Ají de Gallina)

Ingredients:
8 quail eggs (optional)
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts discarded
1 cup whole milk
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3 to 4 tablespoons bottled ají amarillo or ají mirasol paste (sometimes labeled "crema")
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 cup walnuts (1 1/2 ounces)
8 small chicken breast halves with skin and bone (5 1/2 pounds total)
Accompaniment: Peruvian rice and lentils
Garnish: pitted black Peruvian or Kalamata olives
halved; lime wedges (preferably Key limes)

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
If using quail eggs, cover with cold water in a very small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, 5 minutes. Rinse eggs under cold water to stop cooking, then peel.
Soak bread in milk until softened, then mash with a fork.
Cook onion and garlic in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil with turmeric and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in chile paste and bread mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until very thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in broth and cheese and simmer 1 minute. Carefully transfer to a blender with walnuts and blend until very smooth, about 1 minute (use caution when blending hot liquids). Transfer sauce to a medium saucepan and keep warm, covered, over very low heat, stirring occasionally.
Pat chicken dry, then season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then brown half of chicken, skin side down first, turning once, about 8 minutes total. Transfer, skin side up, to a 4-sided sheet pan. Pour off oil from skillet and wipe clean, then brown remaining chicken in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner.
Roast chicken in oven until just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Halve quail eggs lengthwise.
Spoon some of sauce onto a large platter, then arrange chicken on top. Garnish with quail eggs and serve with remaining sauce on the side.
Concha y Toro Terrunyo Casablanca Valley Sauvignon Blanc '07
Naranjilla Ice Cream

Ingredients:
1 (14-ounces) package frozen naranjilla (also called lulo) purée, thawed (2 3/4 cups)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup sugar, divided
4 large egg yolks
Equipment: an ice cream maker

Instructions:
Bring purée, cream, milk, and 3/4 cup sugar to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
Whisk together yolks and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl, then slowly add hot milk mixture, whisking to combine. Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until custard is slightly thickened and registers 170 to 175°F on an instant-read thermometer (do not let boil). Immediately strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a metal bowl.
Chill, uncovered, until cool or quick-chill by setting bowl in an ice bath and stirring occasionally until cold. Refrigerate, covered, until very cold, at least 6 hours.
Freeze custard in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to firm up, about 2 hours.
Peruvian Rice and Lentils (Tacu Tacu)

Ingredients:
1 cup dried brown lentils (7 ounces)
7 1/4 cups water, divided
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic, divided
6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon bottled ají amarillo or ají mirasol paste (sometimes labeled "crema")

Instructions:
Bring lentils, 5 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just tender, 12 to 25 minutes (depending on age of lentils). Drain, then transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, cook 1 teaspoon garlic in 1tablespoon oil in another heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add remaining 2 1/4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, then cook, covered, over low heat 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir rice from top to bottom with a rubber spatula, then stir into lentils.
While rice stands, sautéonion and remaining teaspoon garlic in 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until onion is golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chile paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir onion mixture into rice mixture.
Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in skillet over medium heat until hot. Add rice mixture and fry, gently flattening with a spatula, until a golden-brown crust forms on underside, about 3 minutes. Stir rice and fry, flattening it, until a crust forms on underside again, about 3 minutes more. Repeat frying and stirring until bits of crust are dispersed throughout, about 9 minutes more (about 15 minutes total frying time).
Concha y Toro Terrunyo Casablanca Valley Sauvignon Blanc '07
Spicy Tuna "Tarts" with Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons wasabi paste
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 (8-ounce, 1-inch-thick) tuna steaks
4 medium tomatoes
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pita breads, preferably whole-wheat
2 tablespoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely julienned
2 bunches baby bok choy, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces and julienned
2 large carrots, peeled, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces, and julienned
2 stalks celery, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces and julienned
4 cups (loosely packed) baby arugula (about 4 ounces)

Instructions:
In small bowl, whisk together wasabi paste and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Rub wasabi marinade into tuna steaks, then cover with plastic (or place in resealable plastic bag) and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cut thin slice from stem end of each tomato and set tops aside.
Bring large saucepan water to boil. Add tomato bottoms and boil, uncovered, until warm and starting to soften, about 1 minute. Drain.
Using small spoon, scoop out and discard seeds and pulp from tomatoes. Sprinkle tomato cavities with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
Slice each pita bread crosswise into 2 round halves and transfer to baking sheet. Bake until crisp and starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
In large skillet or wok over moderate heat, heat sesame oil until hot but not smoking. Add ginger, bok choy, carrots, and celery, and sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables just begin to wilt, about 3 minutes. Stir 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stuff hollowed tomatoes with sautéed vegetables and top with reserved tops.
In large skillet over moderate heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil until hot but not smoking. Sprinkle tuna steaks on both sides with ½ teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and sear until crusty and slightly browned but still pink in center, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and slice, against grain, into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
In large bowl, toss arugula with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Divide pita halves among 4 plates and top with arugula. Fan tuna slices atop arugula and place stuffed tomato alongside each "tart." Serve immediately.
Stir-Fried Egg and Tomato

Ingredients:
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 scallions, finely chopped (reserve some chopped greens for garnish)
4 medium tomatoes (about 1 pound), each cut into 6 wedges
1 teaspoon sugar
Accompaniment: white rice

Instructions:
Beat eggs with 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth but not frothy.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add eggs and cook, undisturbed, just until a thin film of cooked egg forms on bottom of skillet but most of eggs are still runny, 5 to 10 seconds. Immediately scrape eggs into a bowl. Wipe out skillet.
Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add scallions and stir-fry until just softened, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring and turning occasionally, until juices are released and tomatoes are slightly wilted but still intact, 4 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt over tomatoes and stir to combine. Return eggs to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are just cooked through. Serve sprinkled with reserved scallion greens.
Melon with Basil-Lime Granita

Ingredients:
3 cups water, 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided, 1 1/2 cups packed basil leaves, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, divided, 1 ripe cantaloupe, 1 ripe honeydew, 1/4 cup mint leaves

Instructions:
Bring water and 2/3 cup sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then simmer 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely in an ice bath, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Purée syrup with basil and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon lime juice until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a 3-quart shallow nonreactive container, pressing on and then discarding solids.
Freeze basil-lime syrup, stirring and crushing lumps with a fork every 30 minutes, until evenly frozen, about 2 hours.
One hour before serving, cut melons into small wedges and peel. Combine in a large bowl. Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoon lime juice and 1 tablespoon sugar and pour over fruit. Let macerate, tossing occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Scrape granita with a fork, crushing any lumps. Serve melon in shallow bowls, drizzled with melon liquid and topped with granita and mint.
Piña Pisco Sours

Ingredients:
3 cups (1-inch) pineapple chunks (from 1/2 pineapple)
1 1/2 cups pisco (preferably Peruvian; 12 ounces)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (preferably Key lime)
4 large egg whites
1/3 cup superfine granulated sugar
8 drops Angostura bitters

Instructions:
Purée pineapple in a blender until very smooth. Force through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on and then discarding solids. (You should have about 1 3/4 cups juice.)
Return pineapple juice to blender and add remaining ingredients, except bitters, then pulse until smooth and foamy.
Pour over ice in glasses. Add a drop of bitters to center of each drink.
Balsamic-Marinated Radicchio with Fresh Ricotta

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
5 garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus additional for drizzling
1 pound radicchio (preferably Treviso), quartered lengthwise, or regular radicchio, cut into 2-inch wedges
1/2 cup basil leaves
1/2 pound fresh ricotta

Instructions:
Preheat broiler.
Whisk together vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 cup oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Put radicchio in a 4-sided sheet pan and toss with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until slightly wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add hot radicchio to balsamic marinade and gently toss to coat. Cover bowl (to keep heat in) and marinate, tossing once or twice, at least 1 hour.
Transfer radicchio to a serving dish, pouring some of marinade over top. Scatter basil over radicchio. Drizzle ricotta with oil in a small bowl and serve with radicchio.
Fontaleoni Vernaccia di San Gimignano '07
Pea and Parmesan Wonton Ravioli

Ingredients:
2 2/3 cups frozen peas (3/4 pound)
1/3 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano plus additional for serving
2 teaspoons chopped mint
About 64 dumpling or wonton wrappers
3/4 stick unsalted butter
melted

Instructions:
Cook peas in boiling salted water until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and cool, then purée in a food processor. Stir in cheese, mint, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
Put a rounded teaspoon filling in center of a wrapper. Lightly brush edge of wrapper with water, then place a second wrapper on top and seal, pressing out any trapped air. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling, keeping ravioli covered as you work.
Boil ravioli in 2 batches in a pasta pot of salted boiling water until tender, 2 to 3 minutes per batch, removing with a slotted spoon. Drizzle with butter and sprinkle with cheese and pepper.
Périgord Walnut Tart

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
9 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large egg
3 to 5 tablespoons ice water
2 cups walnuts (8 ounces)
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
Equipment: a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom

Instructions:
Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl (or pulse in a food processor). Blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in processor) until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Beat together egg and 3 tablespoons ice water with a fork and stir into flour mixture (or pulse) until incorporated.
Squeeze a small handful: If dough doesn't hold together, add more ice water, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, stirring (or pulsing) until incorporated. (Do not overwork mixture or pastry will be tough.)
Gather dough together, with a pastry scraper if you have one, and press into a 5-inch disk. Chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 1 hour.
Roll out dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap into a 12-inch round. (If dough becomes too soft to work with, chill until firm, 10 to 15 minutes.) Fit dough into tart pan (discard plastic wrap), pressing against side. Run rolling pin over top edge to cut off excess dough, then press side to make dough come up slightly above edge of pan. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
Line a 4-sided sheet pan with foil and put in middle of oven. Preheat oven to 425°F.
Lightly toast walnuts in sheet pan, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and return pan to oven.
Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
Bring water and 1 1/2 cups sugar to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then wash down any sugar crystals from side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Boil, without stirring, swirling pan occasionally so caramel colors evenly, until amber.
Remove from heat and immediately but slowly add hot cream (it will bubble furiously). Once bubbles subside, stir in walnuts and butter and cook over medium heat, stirring, 2 minutes.
Pour filling into tart shell and sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake in sheet pan 25 minutes (check tart after 15 minutes, and if top becomes too dark in spots, loosely cover with foil).
Reduce oven to 325°F and bake until filling is set and deep golden-brown and crust is golden, 10 to 15 minutes more (filling may spill over edge in spots).
Cool tart to warm in tart pan, 30 to 45 minutes, then remove side of pan (do not cool completely before removing side of pan or tart will stick). Serve warm or at room temperature.
French Fries

Ingredients:
About 8 cups vegetable oil
2 pounds medium baking (russet) potatoes, peeled
Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer; an adjustable-blade slicer fitted with french fry or large (1/4-inch) julienne blade
Accompaniment: mayonnaise

Instructions:
Heat 1 1/2 inches oil to 325°F in a 5-quart heavy pot over medium heat. While oil is heating, cut potatoes with slicer into 1/4-inch sticks.
Fry potatoes in 5 batches for 1 1/2 minutes per batch (potatoes will not be golden) and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. (Return oil to 325°F between batches.)
Heat oil to 350°F. Refry potatoes in 5 batches until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes per batch, and transfer to clean paper towels to drain. (Return oil to 350°F between batches.)
Season fries with salt.
Vodka Rosemary Lemonade Fizz

Ingredients:
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup sugar
2 (8-inch) rosemary sprigs
1/2 cup vodka
Chilled club soda or seltzer
Garnish: 8 (3-inch) rosemary sprigs

Instructions:
Bring lemon juice, sugar, and rosemary to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Discard rosemary sprigs.
Fill 8 (8-ounces) glasses halfway with ice. Divide syrup (about 2 tablespoons each) among glasses and add vodka (1 tablespoon each). Top off with club soda.
Cucumber Gazpacho with Shrimp and Melon

Ingredients:
1 3/4 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 3 1/4 cup), plus 1/4 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into small dice for garnish (about 1/4 cup)
2 scallions (white and green parts), coarsely chopped
1/2 cup (loosely packed) assorted fresh herbs, such as basil, chives, and mint, coarsely chopped, plus ¼ cup finely chopped (for garnish)
1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
1 small clove garlic, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 pound large shrimp (31 to 40 count per pound) peeled, cooked, and cut into medium dice (about 8 shrimp)
1/2 cup seedless watermelon or cantaloupe
cut into small dice

Instructions:
In blender or food processor, combine coarsely chopped cucumber, scallions, coarsely chopped herbs, ginger, garlic, olive oil, and yogurt and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and hot sauce, then transfer to large airtight container and refrigerate 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
In small bowl, stir together shrimp and remaining cucumbers, herbs, and salt.
Fold watermelon or cantaloupe into soup. Divide soup evenly among 4 chilled bowls and top each with dollop of shrimp mixture. Serve immediately.
Shrimp Scallion Dumplings

Ingredients:
3/4 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, finely chopped, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 3/4 tablespoons minced peeled ginger, 1 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, 3 scallions, finely chopped, About 36 dumpling or wonton wrappers, Accompaniments: Asian-style hot mustard and reduced-sodium soy sauce for dipping

Instructions:
Stir together all ingredients, except wrappers, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Put a rounded teaspoon filling in center of a wrapper. Lightly brush edge of wrapper with water, then fold in half (diagonally if square) and press to seal. Form a tortellini shape by moistening 1 corner and bringing 2 corners together, pressing them. Form remaining dumplings.
Cook dumplings in 2 batches in a medium pot of gently simmering water until filling is just cooked, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a platter. Keep warm, covered.
Grilled Lamb Chops with Porcini Mustard

Ingredients:
2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms
2 cups boiling-hot water
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
2 tablespoons rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
7 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
24 rib lamb chops (about 3/4 inch thick; 4 1/2 to 5 pounds total)
frenched if desired

Instructions:
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure . Soak mushrooms in boiling-hot water (2 cups) until softened, about 20 minutes. Lift mushrooms out of water and strain liquid through a paper-towel-lined sieve set over a small saucepan. Coarsely chop mushrooms.
Boil mushroom liquid in saucepan until reduced to about 1/4 cup, 13 to 15 minutes. Whisk in mustard, butter, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in mushrooms. Transfer to a small bowl and cool slightly. Stir in 2 tablespoon parsley.
Meanwhile, pulse rosemary, kosher salt, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a food processor to form a coarse paste, scraping down sides. Rub oil all over chops, then coat evenly with rosemary mixture.
Oil grill rack, then grill chops in 2 batches, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, 4 to 6 minutes per batch for medium-rare.
Sprinkle porcini mustard with remaining tablespoon parsley and serve with lamb.
Avignonesi Rosso di Toscana '05
Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Arugula

Ingredients:
1/4 pound thinly sliced pancetta, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
5 ounces baby arugula (8 cups), coarsely chopped
1 pound penne rigate
1/2 cup grated parmesan plus additional for serving
1/4 cup chopped basil or flat-leaf parsley

Instructions:
Cook pancetta in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer pancetta with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet. Add onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and pancetta and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, then add arugula and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute.
Meanwhile, cook penne in a pasta pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.
Add pasta and cheese to skillet and toss with sauce. Thin sauce with some of reserved cooking water, then stir in basil.
Lemony Risotto with Asparagus and Shrimp

Ingredients:
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, 2 cups water, 3/4 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, 1 1/4 cups Arborio rice, 1/4 cup dry white wine, 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions:
Bring broth and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Add asparagus and simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain. Keep broth at a bare simmer, covered.
Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring constantly, until absorbed.
Stir in 1/2 cup broth mixture and briskly simmer, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is creamy and tender but still al dente (it should be the consistency of a thick soup), about 18 minutes. (There will be leftover broth mixture.)
Stir in shrimp and cook until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in asparagus, zest, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, parmesan, parsley, and pepper to taste. (Thin risotto with some of remaining broth if necessary.)
Savory Parmesan Pain Perdu with Poached Eggs and Greens

Ingredients:
6 (1-inch-thick) slices baguette, cut on a diagonal
1 cup whole milk
3 large eggs, divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar plus a few drops for cooking eggs
3 cups baby greens (2 ounces)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
Butter a 1-quart shallow baking dish or a 9-inch pie plate. Arrange bread in 1 layer in dish.
Whisk together milk, 1 egg, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Pour over bread. Sprinkle with cheese and press lightly to help bread absorb custard. Let stand until absorbed, 15 to 30 minutes.
Dot with butter and bake, uncovered, until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
Bring 2 inches water to a boil with a few drops of vinegar in a small deep skillet or saucepan. Break each remaining egg into a cup and slide into water, spacing eggs apart. Poach at a bare simmer to desired doneness (we prefer firm whites with runny yolks, 2 to 3 minutes).
Meanwhile, toss greens with remaining 2 teaspoons vinegar, oil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Divide pain perdu between 2 plates and top with salad. Lift eggs out of poaching liquid 1 at a time with a slotted spoon and place on top of salad. Lightly season eggs with salt and pepper.