1. In a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and return the skillet to the heat.
2. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet, then add the mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Cook the mushrooms, stirring, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a large bowl and return the skillet to the heat.
3. Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the skillet, then add the bread and cook, turning, until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bread to the bowl with the mushrooms and season with salt.
4. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, with the coffee powder, and sugar until combined. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and mix until smooth. Pour the dressing over the mushrooms and bread, add the bacon, frisee, and avocado, and toss until evenly combined. Divide the bread salad among 4 serving plates, halve each egg, and place to halves over each serving. Serves 4. 

Source: Saveur

Add spice and coffee to your next holiday ham. The espresso flavor pairs well with the brown sugar and ground spices, making every bite of ham a tasty, meaty mouthful.

Ingredients: 

• 1 fully cooked ham (approx. 5 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon coffee grounds (fine)
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. If ham is fatty, trim fat. Place ham on a roasting rack in a roasting pan, and bake 30 minutes.

2. In a small bowl, dissolve coffee in hot water. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Baste ham with coffee mixture.

3. Bake ham an additional 45 minutes, basting every 10 minutes. Remove ham from oven, tent with foil, and allow to stand 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serves 10. 

Source: SheKnows