Eggs Sardou

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
2. 2
   Stir in the flour and mix well.
3. 3
   Cook for 1 minute.
4. 4
   Whisk in the milk and cream slowly and bring the sauce to a boil.
5. 5
   Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Stir in the spinach and season with salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Continue to simmer for 1 minute.
8. 8
   Remove from the heat and keep warm.
9. 9
   In another saute pan, over medium heat, melt the remaining butter.
10. 10
    Add the artichoke bottoms to the pan and saute for 2 minutes.
11. 11
    (just to heat the artichokes through) Season the artichokes with salt and pepper.
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    Cover the pan with a lid and remove from the heat.
13. 13
    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
14. 14
    Add the vinegar to the water.
15. 15
    Crack each egg into a small cup.
16. 16
    Carefully side one egg into the water.
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    When the water has come back to a slight boil, side in another egg.
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    Continue the process until all the eggs are in the water.
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    Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the eggs are set, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
20. 20
    Remove the eggs from the water and drain on a paper-lined plate.
21. 21
    Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
22. 22
    To assemble, spoon the creamed spinach in the center of each artichoke bottom.
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    Place the filled artichokes on a platter.
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    Lay the poached eggs directly on top of the creamed spinach.
25. 25
    Drizzle the hollandaise over the poached egg.
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    Garnish with parsley.