Artisanal Everything Bagel Hard-Boiled Egg Plates

Prepare the homemade everything seasoning: Place a small dry skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp white sesame seeds and 1 tbsp black sesame seeds. Toast for 3-4 minutes, shaking the pan constantly, until the white seeds are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.

In a small mixing bowl, combine the toasted sesame seeds with 1 tbsp dried minced garlic, 1 tbsp dried minced onion, 2 tsp poppy seeds, 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes, and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir well and set aside.

Prepare the egg cooking station: Fill a medium saucepan with 6 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. While waiting, prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with 2 cups of ice and 3 cups of cold water.

Once the water reaches a boil, use a slotted spoon to gently lower 6 large raw eggs into the water. Immediately reduce the heat to a medium-low simmer to ensure the eggs do not bounce and crack.

Set a timer for exactly 9 minutes to achieve a firm white with a creamy, jammy yolk.

While the eggs cook, prepare the vegetable base: Wash 1 English cucumber and 4 radishes. Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the cucumber and radishes into very thin rounds.

Finely mince 2 sprigs of fresh dill. In a small bowl, whisk the juice of 0.5 lemon with 1 tbsp olive oil (pantry staple) and the minced dill. Toss the cucumber and radish slices in this dressing to marinate.

Prepare the avocado: Halve 1 ripe avocado, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin wedges. Squeeze the remaining 0.5 lemon over the wedges to maintain their bright green color.

When the 9-minute timer sounds, immediately transfer the eggs to the ice bath using a slotted spoon. Let them sit for at least 6 minutes to fully stop the cooking process.

Gently crack the eggshells all over by tapping them on the counter. Peel the eggs under a thin stream of cool running water to help the shell slide off easily. Pat the eggs dry with a paper towel.

Slice each egg in half lengthwise. You should see a yolk that is fully set on the edges but still dark orange and slightly soft in the center.

Assemble the plates: Divide the marinated cucumber and radish salad among three plates. Arrange the avocado wedges alongside the vegetables. Place 4 egg halves on each plate.

Generously sprinkle 1-2 tsp of the prepared everything bagel seasoning over the eggs and avocado wedges. Serve immediately.