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Good morning and welcome to your Wednesday edition of A to Z Recipes Newsletter. Since
it's also the first Wednesday of the month, we are being treated to a
wonderful issue from Patricia in
Charlevoix, Michigan. I actually made a request that Patricia
post this topic this month as boiled eggs (and eggs in general) are a
favorite of mine. And she has shared some total gems today. I have
copied several for my personal file. I know you will find this one
egg-ceptional!
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We'll see you here again on Sunday, God willing. Now, here's Patricia .
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Easter
is on the
way, and for some, there will be an egg hunt with dozens of eggs in
easy to find places; and afterward.........!!!!!!! What does one do
with left over hard boiled eggs?? There are several ways to devil them,
HB eggs are good in salad, I've even put them in the middle of a meat
loaf. There had to be more recipes so I asked friends, neighbors and
clients for suggestions. As always, they came up with some dandy ideas
well worth trying.
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The Classic Hard Boiled Egg
The simple, classic Boiled Egg, is indeed one of the finest and easiest
edible delights known on earth, with just 70 calories, and full of
nature’s most perfect form of protein.
While there are many ways of preparing Boiled Eggs, here are directions
for making eggs which are the easiest to peel and which will not have
the dark green discolored coating on the yolk.
Extremely fresh eggs will not peel easily. In fact, an egg that is just
a day or two old is almost impossible to peel. As eggs age, the shells
will peel more easily. It is advisable that eggs used for hard cooking
(including Easter Eggs) be at least 2 weeks old before cooking for
easiest peeling. Hard cooked eggs that are cooked slowly over low heat
(and not ‘boiled’) will be more difficult to peel.
Directions for Large Eggs:
1. Place eggs in a saucepan with enough COLD tap water to cover
completely by 1 inch. Bring to a ROLLING boil over HIGH heat. Once the
water is brought to a rolling boil, PROMPTLY reduce heat to a lower
medium boil and cook an additional 10 minutes for a “hard boiled” egg.
For a “soft boiled” egg reduce the time by a few minutes.
2. Remove from heat and IMMEDIATELY place eggs under ice cold water or
in a bowl of ICED water to chill promptly to help yolks stay bright
yellow. Chill for a few minutes in the cold water until the egg is
completely cooled. This is an extremely important step which prevents
the greenish “ring” from forming on the surface of the yolk over time.
If the egg is not chilled immediately after cooking an unsightly dark
greenish ring will eventually appear on the outside of the yolk.
3. To peel...crack on all sides, roll egg between hands to loosen
shell,and remove shell. Enjoy, with a light sprinkling of salt if
desired.
To serve in egg cup, place egg in cup small end down, slice off large
end of egg with knife or egg scissors and eat from shell with spoon.
Refrigeration is necessary for hard boiled eggs if the eggs are not to
be consumed within a few hours.
Refrigerated boiled eggs, kept in the shell, can be kept for up to 1
week.
Not sure if a raw egg is still fresh?? Place the egg in a deep pan of
water, if the egg floats, toss it out.
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The
chef’s hat, called a toque, is said to have a pleat for each of the
many ways you can cook eggs. Beyond basic scrambled, fried, poached and
baked eggs, you can cook eggs in the shell and turn them into omelets,
frittatas, quiches and strata casseroles. In baking, eggs are used in
cakes and cheesecakes, cookies, both stirred and baked custards, hard
and soft meringues, pie fillings, souffles and even pastries, such as
cream puffs and eclairs.
Although you can use any size egg for frying, scrambling, cooking in
the shell or poaching, most recipes for baked items such as custards
and cakes are based on the use of Large eggs.
You can scramble, fry and poach eggs in the microwave. But you can’t
cook an egg in its shell in the microwave. The steam builds up so
rapidly that the egg can’t ‘exhale’ it fast enough and the egg may
explode.
To ‘go green’, you can dye all-natural eggs with natural things from
the kitchen. You can use fruits, vegetables and their peels and juices,
herbs and spices and even coffee to decorate your Easter eggs. If you
have a garden, you can put eggshells in your compost.
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A
hard boiled egg is worth 2 Weight Watchers Points.
Make some hard boiled eggs and have a quick high protein snack on hand
at anytime! Hard boiled eggs are an excellent source of protein, simple
to prepare and each one only has about 76 calories. Eggs are also very
nutritious. They don't just contain fat (yolk) and protein (white). In
fact, they contain a wide array of essential vitamins and minerals.
Vitamins
A: good for the skin and growth.
D: strengthens bones by raising calcium absorption.
E: protects cells from oxidation.
B1: helps properly release energy from carbohydrates.
B2: helps release energy from protein and fat.
B6: promotes the metabolism of protein.
B12: an essential vitamin in the formation of nerve fibers and blood
cells.
Minerals
Iron: essential in the creation of red blood cells.
Zinc: good for enzyme stability and essential in sexual maturation.
Calcium: most important mineral in the strengthening bones & teeth.
Iodine: controls thyroid hormones.
Selenium: like vitamin E, it protects cells from oxidation.
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The following is supposed to be based on a true happening.
A judge when being offered a hard boiled egg as an evidence exhibit
during a trial ordered the egg destroyed stating the following:
No fan I am
Of the egg at hand.
Just like no ham
On the kosher plan.
This egg will rot
I kid you not.
And stink it can
This egg at hand.
There will be no eggs at court
To prove a clog in your aort.
There will be no eggs accepted.
Objections all will be rejected.
From this day forth
This court will ban
hard-boiled eggs of any brand.
And if you should not understand
The meaning of the ban at hand
Then you should contact either Dan,
the Deputy Clerk, or my clerk Jan.
I do not like eggs in the file.
I do not like them in any style.
I will not take them fried or boiled.
I will not take them poached or broiled.
I will not take them soft or scrambled
Despite an argument well-rambled.
No fan I am
Of the egg at hand.
Destroy that egg!
Today! Today!
Today I say! Without delay!
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DEVILED EGG BOATS
12 hard-boiled eggs
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons vinegar (white or cider)
1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 red, orange, yellow, or green bell peppers
Paprika
Peel the eggs, then slice each one in half to make boats. Place the
yolks in a medium-sized bowl and mash them with a fork. Add the mustard
and the vinegar, then add the mayonnaise, stirring until the
consistency is smooth but not soupy.
Next, make the sails. To do this, cut each pepper into 1-inch-wide
strips, then cut the strips into 1-inch squares and slice each square
in half diagonally. Fill the egg-white halves with the yolk mixture.
Stick the sail upright into the filling and sprinkle with paprika.
Makes two dozen.
HARD BOILED EGG MICE
1 egg
1 black olive
1 radish
2 fresh chives
1 tiny Swiss cheese wedge
Place the egg in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a
boil over high heat. Boil for 1 minute, then turn off the heat. Cover
the saucepan and let the egg sit in the hot water for 12 minutes. Run
the egg under cold water to cool.
Slice the egg in half lengthwise. Place the halves yolk side down on a
plate. (Alternatively, you can slice off a bit of the bottom of a
peeled, hard-boiled egg so it can sit flat on a plate.) Slice tiny
black olive "eyes" and radish "ears." Then make small slits in the egg
halves for the eyes and ears and push in the olives and radishes. Add
chive tails. Serve the pair of egg mice with a wedge of Swiss cheese
for a playful lunch. Makes 2 mice.
EGG HEADS
Hard-boiled eggs
Round crackers
Vegetable and herb garnishes
Stack a hard-boiled egg slice on a round cracker and add whatever
garnishes you have on hand. Suggestions might include chives, alfalfa
sprouts, sunflower seeds, and dill.
SCOTCH EGGS
8 eggs
1 pound pork sausage meat
1 teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon dried thyme
Pinch cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons plain flour
4½ ounces fresh white breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook six of the eggs for 4-5
minutes until they are hard boiled. Drain and run under cold water
until cooled (this will prevent the yolks from discoloring). Peel and
set aside. Beat the remaining two eggs together in a bowl and set aside.
In a bowl, mix together the sausage meat, sage, thyme, cayenne pepper
and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Divide the sausage
mixture evenly into six portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then
flatten out to form a thin patty. Wrap each patty around the peeled
boiled eggs, smoothing out the seam and making sure there is no egg
left exposed. Roll the scotch eggs in the flour, then dip in the beaten
egg and roll in the fresh bread crumbs. Dip the coated eggs once more
in the egg, then again in the bread crumbs.
Half-fill a deep, heavy-based pan with the vegetable oil and heat to
340 degs, checking the temperature with a digital thermometer Fry the
scotch eggs in small batches for 4-5 minutes, turning the eggs
occasionally, or until golden-brown all over and cooked through. Remove
from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Serve the
scotch eggs immediately, sliced in half to reveal the yolk.
EGG AND WATER CRESS
SANDWICHES
Butter, for spreading
4 slices white bread
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ tablespoons grated lemon zest
Salt and pepper to taste
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
1 handful water cress
Butter the slices of bread. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and lemon
zest and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Roughly chop the boiled eggs and fold into the mayonnaise mixture until
well coated. Spread the egg mixture onto two slices of bread and top
with the cress. Top with the remaining bread. To serve, slice off the
crusts and cut the sandwich into fingers.
PICNIC LOAF
1 stale crusty white farmhouse loaf
For the mayonnaise:
2 egg yolks
1 heaped teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon sugar
1½ tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
7 ounces sunflower oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 hard-boiled eggs
Assorted vegetables (such as radishes, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes,
celery sticks and cucumber), washed, trimmed and cut into thin sticks.
Slice off the top of the loaf and set aside. Place the loaf upright
onto a work surface and make deep incisions in the crumb, leaving a 1"
border of bread around the edges. Hollow out the loaf using your hands
(the crumb can be used in another recipe).
For the mayonnaise, blend the egg yolks, mustard, sugar and white wine
vinegar or lemon juice in a food processor until smooth. Gradually add
the sunflower oil in a thin stream, whisking continuously until the
mixture is smooth and well combined and has thickened. Season, to
taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
To serve, spoon the mayonnaise into a small sterilized jam jar and
fasten tightly. Place the jar inside the hollowed-out loaf of bread.
Add the hard-boiled eggs and vegetable sticks. Wrap pinches of salt and
freshly ground black pepper in individual sachets of aluminum foil and
add them to the hollowed-out loaf. Cover the loaf with the reserved top
slice of bread, or 'lid'. Wrap in aluminum foil to carry with you on
your picnic.
EGG KEBABS
~Thank you, Maeve
This is an Indian version of Scotch eggs, rolled in a crunchy sesame
seed coating.
5 eggs, plus 1 egg yolk
1/2 pound beef, minced
2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
1 inch piece root ginger, peeled, grated
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon corn flour
Salt
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Vegetable oil for shallow frying
Boil 4 of the eggs for 4-5 minutes until they are hard-boiled. Drain
and cool under cold running water Peel and set aside. Beat the
remaining egg in a bowl and set aside. In a bowl, mix together the
minced beef, garlic, ginger, spices, cornflour and egg yolk until well
combined. Season, to taste, with salt.
Divide the beef mixture evenly into 4 portions. Roll each portion into
a ball, then flatten out to form a thin patty. Wrap each patty around
the peeled boiled eggs, smoothing out the seam and making sure there is
no egg left exposed. Roll the scotch eggs in the flour, then dip in the
beaten egg and roll in the sesame seeds.
Half-fill a frying pan with the vegetable oil and heat until hot. Fry
the kebabs in small batches for 4-5 minutes, turning the eggs
occasionally, or until golden-brown all over and cooked through. Remove
from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
NO MEAT CASSEROLE
6 hard boiled eggs-sliced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons minced onions
2 cups crushed potato chips
salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Mix the soup, milk, and onions. Arrange
in layers: a sprinkling of chips, 2 sliced eggs, and the soup mixture.
Repeat three times, then bake at 450 degrees for 25 minutes. Very
filling!
ONION SMOTHERED EGGS
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, trimmed, peeled, and minced
2 cups Bechamel sauce
Salt
Black pepper
Grated nutmeg
8 hard-boiled eggs, shelled
Warm the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the onion and cook
over very low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring very 5 minutes. Keep an
eye on the heat. The onion should not color but should seem to melt
into a kind of puree.
Stir in the Bechamel sauce and cook 10 minutes more, stirring from time
time. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. While the sauce
cooks, slice the eggs into rounds 1-inch thick. Arrange the slices on a
buttered platter. Coat the egg slices with the very hot sauce.
Bechamel Sauce:
4 tablespoons butter
2 ounces flour
2¼ cups milk
Salt
1 ounce Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
Place butter in a saucepan and melt over low heat. When melted, remove
saucepan from the stove. Sift the flour into the butter a little at a
time, stirring continuously to combine. Add the milk a little at a
time. Place saucepan back on the stove and slowly stir with a wooden
spoon, until the sauce starts boiling and becomes thicker. Turn heat
off. Add salt, and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and pinch of
nutmeg.
SHRIMP DEVILED EGGS
1/4 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 eggs
2 or 3 tablespoons chopped good olives
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves, more for garnish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook until pink,
about 2 minutes. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon. Let cool a bit,
then chop. Add eggs to the pot, adding water if necessary to cover.
Bring water just to a boil, then shut off heat. Cover pot and let eggs
rest for 9 minutes, 10 minutes if eggs are large. Plunge eggs into a
bowl of ice water. When cool enough to handle, peel.
Halve eggs lengthwise and remove yolks. Mash yolks of 3 eggs in a
medium bowl. Add chopped shrimp and remaining ingredients and mix well.
Mound this mixture into egg whites. Crumble remaining yolk on top and
garnish with parsley. Serve, or cover with plastic and refrigerate for
up to a day; bring back to room temperature before serving.
HARD COOKED EGGS IN
TOMATO SAUCE
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 dried chilies, optional
3 sprigs thyme or rosemary
8 eggs
3 cups chopped tomatoes (canned are fine)
Salt and pepper
Chopped parsley leaves for garnish.
Put oil in a 10- or 12-inch skillet and turn heat to medium. A minute
or 2 later, add onions, garlic, chilies if you’re using them and herbs.
Cook, stirring, for a minute or 2, then cover pan and turn heat to
medium-low. Cook until onions are very soft but not brown, 10 to 15
minutes.
Meanwhile, put eggs in cold water to cover. Turn heat to medium-high,
bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cover; set a timer for 9
minutes. When onions are done, uncover and turn heat to medium-high.
Add tomatoes, a pinch of salt and some pepper, and cook, stirring
occasionally, until mixture bubbles. Cook for about 5 more minutes.
When eggs are done, put them in a bowl of ice water, then place under
cold running water until they feel cool, then peel. When tomato sauce
is ready, add eggs to it; cook an additional 5 minutes or so. Taste and
adjust seasoning, garnish and serve hot. Yield: 4 servings.
DECKED OUT EGG SALAD
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon capers, dried, finely chopped
1 large shallot, peeled, finely chopped
1 slice of bacon, crisp, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Salt and pepper
Put the eggs into a gently boiling pot of water and cook for 30
minutes. Cool with water, peel, and chop. Toss the eggs in a bowl with
the parsley, capers, shallots, and bacon. Season with salt and pepper
to taste, then add the mayo and mix well. Serve with fresh bread,
crackers, on hearts of romaine, or in a salad.
Note: Other spices can be added: mustard, ground mustard seed, cumin,
or rosemary. The parsley can be replaced with cilantro. The mayonnaise
can be flavored.
PICKLED EGGS
~Thank you, Shirley
12 hard boiled eggs
1 can beets, sliced, save juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup pickling spices
1 tablespoon salt
2/3 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
Onion slices
Peel cooked eggs; mix juice from beets with sugar, spices, salt and
vinegar. Add 1/2 cup water and boil 5 minutes. Place eggs in large
bowl; pour hot mixture over eggs. Add beets and onions. More vinegar
and water may be added to cover mixture. Let stand a few hours before
serving.
PEA AND EGG SALAD
~Thank you, Dorothy
1 package (10 ounce) frozen peas with pearl onions.
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup sliced pimento stuffed green olives
Mayonnaise
Separate peas in 1 1/2 quart bowl. Add remaining ingredients, except
mayonnaise. Mix well. Stir in mayo just before serving. 8 servings.
DELUXE GERMAN POTATO
SALAD
1/2 pound bacon, cut in pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
1/2 cup vinegar
1 cup water
6 cups diced cooked potatoes
3 hard cooked eggs, sliced or diced.
Fry bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Set aside.
Cook onion in dripping until tender. Blend in flour, sugar, salt and
pepper. Add vinegar and 1 cup water. Cook, stirring until thick and
bubbly. Add potatoes, bacon and eggs. Heat thoroughly, tossing lightly.
Garnish with parsley , pimento and bacon curls. 5-6 servings.
POTATO SALAD WITH
BOILED DRESSING
3 pints cooked chopped potatoes
1 small bunch celery, chopped
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
Celery seed to taste
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Dash of salt
Cream
Combine potatoes, celery, boiled eggs, and celery seed . Set aside.
Combine beaten eggs, vinegar, sugar, butter, cornstarch and salt, added
enough cream to blend well. Bring to a boil, stir constantly until
thick. Pour dressing over potato mixture, mix well.
DEEP DISH HAM PIE
~Thank you, Marion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon minced onion
2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups diced cook ham
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 can (8 1/2 ounce) peas, drained
1 recipe of biscuit dough of choice
Melt butter, blend in flour, salt and mustard. Add pepper, onion and
milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick. Add ham,
eggs and peas. Pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole. Roll out dough; cover
casserole, folding edges under. Prick with fork to allow steam to
escape. Bake at 450 degs for 20 minutes or until top is browned.
BROCCOLI AND HAM
CASSEROLE
1 package (10 ounce) frozen broccoli
3 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup milk
2 cups chopped, cooked ham
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 cup grated cheese of choice
1 teaspoon chopped onion
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Cook broccoli according to package directions. Drain; chop into 1 1/2
inch pieces. Melt 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a saucepan. Add flour and
salt; cook 1 minute. Add milk. Cook, stirring constantly until thick.
Place broccoli in 1 1/2 quart buttered casserole. Combine ham, green
pepper, eggs, cheese, onion and lemon juice. Pour white sauce over all.
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter with bread crumbs.
Sprinkle over top. Bake at 350 degs. for 20 minutes or until hot and
bubbly. Yield: 10 servings.
Note: Green beans or asparagus may be substituted for broccoli.
AMISH STYLE DEVILED
EGGS
1 dozen eggs, hard cooked
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 heaping tablespoon yellow mustard
4 ounces chopped olives
Dash salt and pepper
Peel eggs, halve and remove yolks, placing them in a medium bowl. Mash
and mix in all ingredients. Stuff halves with mixture.
CHICKEN CORN SOUP
1 stewing chicken, about 6 pounds
1 pound extra fine noodles
3 packages (10 ounce) frozen corn
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Pinch of saffron
2 teaspoons Accent seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
Cook chicken until tender. Remove meat from bones, chop and return to
broth. Add remaining ingredients (except eggs) along with more water if
needed. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook 45 minutes,
watching so soup does not scorch. Remove from heat, stir in chopped
eggs and serve. Makes 10 quarts
DUTCH POTATO SOUP
2 cups diced potatoes
1/2 cup diced onion
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup grated carrot
1 quart milk
2 tablespoons butter
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Bring potatoes, onion, water and salt to a boil; simmer briefly. When
potatoes are partially cooked, add celery and carrot. In a separate
saucepan, heat milk. Add to soup mixture when potatoes are soft. Stir
in butter, eggs and parsley just before serving.
CHICKEN CASSEROLE
~Thank you, Fred
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 package (7 ounce) elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/4 pound grated Cheddar cheese
2 cans (10 3/4 ounce) cream of mushroom or celery soup
2 cups milk
1/2 green pepper, minced
1 small can pimientos, chopped
1 cup finely chopped celery
4 hard cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, minced
Combine all ingredients; refrigerate over night. Bake at 350 degs for 1
hour.
CHICKEN MACARONI
CASSEROLE
2 cups uncooked macaroni
2 cups diced cooked chicken or turkey
1 package (8 ounce) Velveeta cheese
2 cans (10 3/4 ounce) cream of chicken soup
2 cups milk
4 hard cooked eggs, diced
Mix all ingredients together. Place in casserole, cover and
refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before baking.
Bake at 350 degs for 1 hour.
DRIED BEEF HOT DISH
1 can (10 3/4 ounce) cream of mushroom soup
1 soup can of milk
1 1/4 cups grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 package smoked type dried beef
2 hard boiled eggs, cut fine
Mix all ingredients together. Put in a baking dish, cover and
refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 Degs for 45 minutes.
COMPANY CASSEROLE
1 package (12 ounce) noodles
6 ounces grated cheese of choice
1 can mushroom soup
1 1/2 cups milk
1 can tuna
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
6 tablespoons corn flakes crushed slightly
3 tablespoons melted butter
Cook noodles; set aside. Combine milk, soup and cheese. Heat to melt
cheese. Remove from heat, add chopped eggs and tuna. Spray casserole
dish; add noodles and tuna sauce in layers until casserole is filled.
Top with crushed corn flakes mixed with butter. Cook at 350 degs, 35-40
minutes.
HOT CHICKEN SALAD
CASSEROLE
3 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 cup cream of chicken soup
1 cup diced celery
2 teaspoons diced onions
1/2 cup chopped almonds
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 cup crushed potato chips
3 hard cooked eggs, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 chopped pimento
1 cup crushed potato chips
Chow mein noodles
Crushed chips for topping
With exception of chow mein noodles, mix all ingredients thoroughly;
place in a casserole dish. Top with additional crushed chips and bake
at 400 degs, covered, for 30minutes. Serve on chow mien noodles.
LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD
~Thank you, Lyn
1 head of lettuce, cut fine
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 packages (10 ounce) frozen peas
2 tablespoons sugar
1 can (8 ounce) water chestnuts, sliced
1 pint real mayonnaise
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
6 hard boiled eggs, chopped
4 tomatoes, sliced, drained
1 small can of bacon bits
Layer lettuce, onions, peas, chestnuts, mayonnaise and cheese, sprinkle
with sugar and refrigerate overnight. Top with eggs, tomatoes and bacon
bits. Serves 15-18.
THOUSAND ISLAND
DRESSING
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/3 cup pickle relish, drained
1 teaspoon mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Grated onion to taste
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
Mix all ingredients and chill
GOLDENROD EGGS
3 hard cooked eggs
1 cup thin white sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika to taste
3 slices toast
Parsley, finely minced
Prepare white sauce. Remove yolks from eggs and finely chop the whites.
Add whites and seasonings to white sauce. Butter toast and arrange on a
plate, pour white sauce over toast. Press yolks through a coarse sieve
and scatter over top of white sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.
DANISH SCRAMBLED EGGS
1 dozen hard cooked eggs
1/2 teaspoon mustard
4 tablespoons cold boiled ham or chicken
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon ground pickles
Salt & pepper to taste.
Cut eggs lengthwise and remove yolks. Rub to a smooth paste with
mustard and butter. Add ham or meat, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly
and fill hollow whites.
GARDEN POTATO SALAD
4 cups diced, cooked potatoes
1 cup celery, sliced
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
1/4 cups radishes, sliced
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 to 2 teaspoons garlic
Dash of pepper
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate several hours.
Serves 6.
CORNED BEEF SALAD
1 1/2 cups V-8 juice
1/2 cup water
1 package lemon Jell-0
1 can shredded corned beef
2 diced hard boiled eggs
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1/2 small onion, minced fine
1 cup Miracle Whip
Heat V-8 juice and water. Dissolve Jell-0 in heated mixture and let
cool. Add corned beef, eggs, celery, green pepper, onion and Miracle
Whip. Pour into glass dish or Jell-0 mold.
WILTED SPINACH SALAD
~Thank you, Paula
1/4 pound diced bacon
1/2 pound fresh spinach leaves, washed, drained and torn
2 hard boiled eggs, sliced
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 cup ranch salad dressing
Fry bacon until crispy, drain on paper towels, reserve drippings. Place
spinach in salad bowl, arrange bacon, eggs and tomato on top. Heat
bacon drippings until hot, stir in salad dressing and cook until
warmed. Pour over salad.
TEA LEAF EGGS
8 to 10 eggs
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons aniseed
2 inches stick cinnamon
2 teaspoons black tea leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
In saucepan, cover eggs with cold water. Rapidly bring to boiling,
cover pan tightly and reduce heat; simmering 15 minutes. Rinse quickly
in cold water until eggs are cool enough to handle. Tap eggs gently
with all over until shells are a network of fine cracks (do not remove
shells). Return eggs to saucepan, add soy sauce, aniseed, cinnamon,
tea, sugar, salt and 2 cups cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat,
simmer, covered for about 2 hours. If needed, add boiling water to keep
eggs covered. Drain, chill eggs well. Before serving, roll eggs between
palms to loosen shell. Peel and serve.
DEVILED EGGS
6 eggs
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Garnish: paprika (optional)
In 2-quart saucepan, place eggs in single layer. Add cold water to at
least 1 inch above eggs. Cover and heat to boiling; turn off heat. If
necessary, remove pan from heat to prevent further boiling. Cover and
let stand 20 minutes. Immediately run cold water over eggs or place
them in ice water until completely cooled.
Cut eggs in half. Transfer yolks to small bowl; mash with fork. Set egg
whites aside.Stir mayonnaise, parsley, horseradish, mustard, salt and
pepper into yolks. Fill whites with egg yolk mixture, heaping it
lightly. (Use a teaspoon to fill the egg whites and to spread the yolk
mixture easily and neatly into the whites.) Cover and refrigerate up to
24 hours.
EGG & SAUSAGE
CASSEROLE
1/2 pound pork sausage
3 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 cups milk
2 cups frozen hash browns
4 eggs, hard boiled and sliced thin
1/2 cup cornflake crumbs
Crumble sausage in large skillet and brown until no longer pink,
stirring to separate sausage. Drain on paper towels. Discard fat and
wipe skillet with paper towel. Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in same
skillet. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in
milk; cook and stir until thick. Add sausage, potatoes and eggs; stir
to combine, then pour into 2 quart casserole. Melt remaining tablespoon
margarine and combine with cornflakes in small bowl. Sprinkle evenly
over sausage. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes at 350 degs.
HOOSIER HARD BOILED
EGG CASSEROLE
8 hard-boiled eggs (coarsely chopped)
2 cups chopped celery
2 cup chopped walnuts
2 scallions (chopped white plus green parts)
2 green pepper (diced)
1 cup mayonnaise (miracle whip light)
Salt
Pepper
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
1 ounce potato chip (crushed)
Toss together the first 8 ingredients (eggs through salt and pepper).
Top with grated cheese and sprinkle with crushed potato chips. Bake at
350 degs for 30 minutes.
HARD BOILED EGGS IN
A PITA
~Thank you, Ann
1-2 hard-boiled eggs (sliced)
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon pickle relish
Black pepper (cayenne pepper or hot sauce)
Salt (optional)
2 red pepper sliced into strips
1 pita bread
Remove yolks from egg slices, cream together with mayo or olive oil,
relish, pepper or hot sauce, and salt. Microwave pita bread for about
10 seconds. Slice warm round in half and gently pry open the pocket.
Spread the yolk and mayo mixture inside the pocket. Arrange egg slices
and pepper strips inside the pocket. Plate up and enjoy.
HARD BOILED EGGS AND
PARMESAN
~Thank you, Peggy
1 cup plum tomatoes (diced seeded)
2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
2 tablespoons black olives, chopped and pitted
1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove (minced)
8 slices sourdough bread (toasted)
4 hard-boiled eggs (peeled sliced crosswise)
2 cups arugula (packed coarsely chopped, ounces)
8 pieces of Parmesan wide, shavings cut with vegetable peeler)
Make a salsa by mixing first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Season to
taste with salt and pepper. Place 4 toast slices on work surface. Top
each with 1/4 of salsa, 1/4 of egg slices, 1/2 cup arugula, and 2
cheese shavings. Cover with remaining bread slices, cut each sandwich
in half and serve.
CREAMED HARD BOILED
EGGS
8 eggs
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a
boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot
water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; when
thoroughly blended, slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Season and
cook until thickened. Stir in cheese. Pour sauce over chopped, boiled
eggs.
VEGETABLE SALAD
Chopped lettuce
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, grated.
1 package uncooked frozen peas
1/2 onion, diced
1 pint Miracle Whip
Sugar, enough for thin layer
4-5 hard boiled eggs, chopped
5-6 strips of bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
Place lettuce over bottom of 9x12” pan. Cover with chopped celery, and
grated carrots. Sprinkle frozen peas over vegetables, then onions.
Spread Miracle Whip over top and sprinkle with a thin layer of sugar.
Refrigerate overnight. Before serving, sprinkle on chopped hard boiled
eggs, and bacon.
SEVEN LAYER SALAD
1 pound package spinach - layer (1)
1 head lettuce – (2)
6 hard boiled eggs (3)
1 medium onion (4)
1/2 pound bacon – cook & crumble (5)
1/2 package frozen peas – just rinse off ice and drain (6)
2 cups mayonnaise (7)
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt & pepper to taste
1 pound Swiss cheese, grated and sprinkled on top.
Place spinach in bottom of large casserole dish. Top with lettuce,
followed by eggs, onion, bacon and frozen peas. Cream together
mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar and salt and pepper and pour over salad.
Top casserole with Swiss cheese and refrigerate overnight. Make sure
dressing stays on top. Mix before you serve.
CALIFORNIA COLE SLAW
1 small head cabbage, shredded
1 small white onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small carrot, shredded
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 hard boiled eggs, sliced
In a large salad bowl, place the cabbage, onion, green bell pepper, red
bell pepper and carrot. Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and
vegetable oil in the bowl with the vegetables. Toss the mixture until
the vegetables are fully coated with the marinade. Garnish with egg
slices sprinkles with paprika
AVOCADO PATE
2 ripe, fresh California avocados
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 1/4 cups sour cream or mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons chopped olives
1 1/8 teaspoon sweet parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Fresh mint, chopped, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, chopped, to taste
Salt, to taste
Paprika, to taste
Cut avocados in half, remove seed and carefully scoop out flesh and put
in a bowl. Save the avocado skins for serving. Mash avocado with all
remaining ingredients. Replace mixture into shells, smoothing down so
as to keep avocado shape. Garnish with lemon twist and a sprig of
parsley and serve with Melba toast or crackers.
Note: Slight discoloration can occur if avocados are not freshly
ripened.
GREEN EGGS - NO HAM
~Thank you, Deb
12 hard boiled eggs
2 avocados
2 vine ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 small jalapeno, chopped
1 cup cilantro, chopped
½ cup red onion, chopped
½ lime, squeezed
Pinch of pepper
Pinch of salt (add more to achieve desired taste)
Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper, hot sauce, 1 tablespoon garlic,
chopped
Remove yolk from hard boiled eggs and combine in a bowl with all
ingredients above. Then top to your desire with powdered sugar, melted
cheese, etc.
SPRINGTIME POTATOES
& EGGS
8 small russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to rub on potatoes
Coarse kosher salt, to taste
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 ounces smoked cheese, such as Gouda or cheddar, grated
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Adjust the baking rack inside your oven to the center. Preheat oven to
425° F. Rinse and scrub each of the potatoes with a stiff brush under
cold water. Remove any bruised or discolored portions using the tip of
a sharp knife. Pierce the skin of the potatoes with a fork or knife
several times to allow steam to escape.
Rub each potato with olive oil. Sprinkle desired amount of coarse
kosher salt over a small plate and roll each of the potatoes over the
salt. Place potatoes in a shallow baking dish and bake uncovered for
about 40 minutes. Test poatoes by piercing with a fork or gently
squeezing (wearing an oven mitt). If they’re tender and give to the
touch they are ready to come out of the oven. Let cool slightly.
Cut potatoes lengthwise and scoop out the pulp, leaving 1/4” in the
shell. Set shells on a greased baking sheet. Mash the potato pulp and
stir in sour cream, cheese, chives, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in
hard-boiled eggs. Spoon the potato and egg mixture into each of the
shells. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until tops are lightly
browned. Let cool slightly, and then garnish with fresh chopped parsley
and serve.
Note: Depending on the size of the potatoes and the age of your oven,
baking may take more or less time. Use your best judgment and check
often.
SPICY HARD BOILED
EGGS
8 shelled, hard-boiled eggs
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Seeds from 4 cardamom pods
1 teaspoon paprika
Pinch of turmeric
5 ounces plain yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander or parsley leaves
Salt and pepper
Warm the oil in a heavy frying pan. Add the cumin, cardamom, paprika
and turmeric and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in
the yogurt. lemon juice and herbs. Pour over the hard boiled eggs and
cool.
CRAW FISH AND EGG
SALAD
3 eggs, hard boiled
1 tablespoon Durkee's famous sauce
1 pound chopped craw fish or shrimp
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Salt, if needed
2 tablespoons dill pickles, finely chopped
1 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Poupon mustard
To cook craw fish: In a saucepan bring 2 quarts water to boil with 2
tsp salt and 1/2 tsp of red pepper. Add peeled craw fish tails to
water. Bring to boil and remove from heat immediately. Drain and cool.
Chop hard-boiled eggs. Chop craw fish and mix with eggs. Add pickles.
Mix mustard, Durkee's, and mayonnaise and add to egg mixture. If
needed, add more pepper and salt.
JELLO SALAD
1 package (4 ounce) lemon Jell-0
1/4 cup hot tomato juice
1 cup boiling water
2 finely chopped boiled eggs
2 hard boiled eggs
Brush jello mold with salad oil. In bowl mix jello with the water and
hot tomato juice, let cool and set until it starts to thicken then add
the 2 chopped boiled eggs. Put the other 2 boiled eggs cut lengthwise
in the bottom of the jello mold and pour the jello mixture in.
Refrigerate until set. Unmould on a bed of lettuce.
DILL PICKLED EGGS
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups bottled spring water
1 or 2 whole cloves
1 small bunch fresh dill, roughly chopped
12 hard boiled eggs
1 small jar generic dill spears
1 small yellow onion, sliced into rings
1 small green pepper, sliced into rings
1 small sweet red peppers, sliced into rings
Drain pickle juice into large pan. Add cider, water, cloves and dill.
Bring liquid mixture to full boil; then reduce heat to simmer for 45
minutes to one hour Place eggs, vegetable slices and pickle spears into
large glass or hard plastic container . Strain liquid mixture through a
pasta colander and pour liquid over eggs and vegetables. Let sit for
24-36 hours at room temperature. The eggs will be a very bright yellow
and have a wonderful dill flavor the whole way through.
EGG AND OLIVE
CROSTINI
~Thank you, Bill
6 eggs
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon olive oil
Paprika
Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water
to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in
hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and
chop.
Preheat oven to 375 degs. Lightly grease a large baking sheet. In a
medium bowl, thoroughly blend cream cheese, lemon juice, prepared
Dijon-style mustard and ground black pepper. Stir in chopped eggs,
olives and chives.
Cut each bread slice into 4 triangles. Lay triangles flat and create a
shallow hollow on the face of each. Brush with olive oil and fill with
mixture from the bowl. Arrange slices on baking sheet and bake in the
preheated oven 10 minutes, or until bread is lightly toasted. Garnish
with paprika before serving. Serves 16.
JEWISH CHOPPED LIVER
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
1 large white onion, chopped
2 pounds fresh chicken livers
6 hard-cooked eggs
1 small white onion, finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 head romaine lettuce
2 sprigs fresh parsley
In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium high heat. Saute
the diced onion until fairly soft. Add chicken livers and saute over
high heat, stirring frequently. When livers are cooked through (no
longer pink inside and the juices run clear), remove livers and onions
from heat and place in a large mixing bowl.
Mash livers with a potato masher. You will need to use your fingers,
removing the membranes as you go (the livers will be quite juicy; be
sure to leave the juice in). In a separate bowl, mash the eggs and add
to the liver. Add the grated or finely chopped raw onion and chopped
green onions and mix all together. The liver mixture should still be
warm, and will slightly cook the onions. Season mixture with salt and
pepper to taste and add at least 1 tablespoon paprika. Add 1 tablespoon
chopped parsley. Mix well with a large spoon and refrigerate for 1 to 2
hours.
To Serve: Place lettuce leaves on plates, top with chopped liver and
sprinkle generously with paprika and 1 tablespoon fresh chopped
parsley. Garnish with sprigs of fresh parsley. Enjoy!
MOMMA'S CORNBREAD
DRESSING
2 (16 ounce) packages dry corn bread mix
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bunch celery, chopped
6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups turkey stock
salt and pepper to taste
Prepare cornbread according to directions on package. Cool and crumble.
Preheat oven to 350 degs. In a large bowl, combine the crumbled corn
bread, onion, garlic, celery and eggs. Gently stir. Sprinkle with salt,
pepper and sage. Add the chicken and turkey broth, 1 cup at a time,
until the cornbread becomes moist but not wet. Place stuffing into a
Dutch oven . Bake for 1 hour or until stuffing reaches an intenal
temperature of 175 degs.
STUFFED PORK ROASTS
One 1½- to 1¾-pound boneless pork loin
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 small pimiento, cut into long thin strips
1 large hard-boiled egg, thinly sliced crosswise
About 1 ounce ham or prosciutto, cut into 1/8-inch matchsticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
Flour for dusting
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped tomato
2 whole unpeeled garlic cloves
4 peppercorns
½ cup dry white wine
Butterfly the meat and score it inside with a sharp thin knife.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, the minced garlic, and parsley. Arrange the
peppers, egg, and ham over one cut side of the meat. Close the meat and
tie securely lengthwise and crosswise with kitchen twine.
In a deep pot, heat the oil. Dust the meat with flour and brown on all
sides. Add the onion and saute until translucent, then add the tomato,
unpeeled garlic, and peppercorns. Saute for 2 minutes more. Stir in the
wine and salt to taste, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes to 1 hour
(about 35 minutes per pound), until the meat’s internal temperature
reaches 160°F.
Remove the meat to a warm platter and cook down the sauce briefly.
Press the garlic cloves with the back of a wooden spoon to extract the
garlic flesh and discard the skin. To serve, remove the string, slice
the meat about ¾ inch thick, and spoon on the sauce.
CUBAN EGGS
8 large hard-cooked eggs
1 cup (4-ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese - divided use
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
Dash pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet green pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
Hot cooked rice, optional
Parsley sprigs, optional
Preheat oven to 350º degs. Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks
and set whites aside. In small bowl, mash yolks with fork. Stir in 1/2
cup of cheese, milk, salt, and pepper until well blended. Fill each
white with one heaping tablespoon yolk mixture. Place in 8 x 8 x 2-inch
baking dish.
In medium saucepan over medium heat, cook onion and pepper in butter
until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and bring to
boiling. Pour over eggs. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until hot
and bubbly and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Serve over rice and
garnish with parsley, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
HEARTY COBB SALAD
2 cups white whole turkey meat, cooked, cubed (great for leftover
turkey!)
3 tomatoes, diced
2 avocados, diced
6 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
4 large eggs, hard boiled, sliced
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
Bottled or homemade blue cheese dressing for accompaniment
Arrange tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese, turkey, hard boiled eggs and
olives over a bed of shredded romaine lettuce. Serve with blue cheese
dressing. Makes 6 servings.
VERMONT PUMPKIN
CASSEROLE
~Thank you, Sandi
4 cups mashed or pureed pumpkin
1 cup thick white sauce
2 cups diced ham
1 1/3 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 cup broken soda crackers
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Preheat oven to 350 degs. Mix together thoroughly the pumpkin, white
sauce, ham and 1 cup of the cheese. Place half of this mixture in a
greased 2-quart casserole, then cover with the sliced hard-boiled eggs,
and top with the remaining pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle the top with the
coarsely crumbled soda crackers, the remaining cheese and dot with
butter. Bake 30 minutes. Serves 4.
BAVARIAN VEAL
1 pound veal, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon dry mustard
4 strips of bacon
4 large eggs, hard-boiled
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup red wine
Dry veal on paper towels. Roll in a mixture of salt, sugar, white
pepper, and mustard. Place a bacon slice on top of each piece of veal.
Place an unsliced boiled egg on top of the bacon. Rollup each slice of
veal (jelly-roll fashion) and tie together with string. Heat oil in
frypan and brown veal rolls well on all sides. Add onion; saute for 3
minutes. Add the hot bouillon; cover and simmer gently 25 minutes.
Remove the veal from the pan. Remove the strings from the veal and keep
veal warm on a serving platter. Add tomato paste to the pan drippings;
stir. Thoroughly mix flour and red wine to remove all lumps. Add to
sauce and cook until mixture thickens. Add warm veal rolls and heat
through. Before serving, place veal rolls on a platter, pour sauce over
the rolls and serve with sauteed spatzle.
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EGG SALAD TOASTIES
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
8 slices low-calorie bread
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup skim milk
1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten, or equivalent egg substitute
1 teaspoon dried parsley
In a medium bowl, combine chopped eggs, celery, pickle relish,
mayonnaise, mustard, and parsley flakes. Spread evenly over half the
bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices. In a shallow dish,
combine beaten egg, milk, and lemon pepper. Dip each sandwich on both
sides into mixture. Evenly arrange on a hot griddle or skillet sprayed
with butter-flavored cooking spray. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side,
or until golden brown. Serve at once.
Per serving, Calories 240, Cholesterol 270mg, Sodium 580mg.
Carbohydrates 30g, Dietary Fiber 5.1g, Sugar 10g, Protein 13g
BLUSHING EGGS
1 head Boston lettuce, shredded, heads
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 can (3 ounce) tomato puree
8 hard-boiled eggs
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
Cut eggs in half lengthwise and scoop out yolks and mash. Combine
yolks, cheese, tomato puree and mayonnaise in a bowl. Beat well to give
a soft piping consistency, adding more mayonnaise if necessary. Season
with salt and pepper to taste. Pipe mixture back into egg whites. Serve
on a bed of lettuce.
Per serving: Calories 58, Total Fat 4.2g, Cholesterol 110mg, Sodium
50mg, Total Carbohydrates 1.3g, Dietary Fiber 0.2g Sugar 0.7g Protein
3.6g
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FRENCH TUNA SALAD
Romaine leaf lettuce
1/4 cup fat-free Italian dressing
1/2 cup celery, chopped
10 ounces frozen French style green beans, thawed and drained
15 ounces white tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
Line individual salad plates with romaine lettuce leaves. Combine all
remaining ingredients, except the eggs, and place on the lettuce
leaves. Garnish with egg slices to serve. Serves 6.
Per serving: Calories 170 Total Fat 5.9g Cholesterol 170mg Sodium 430mg
Carbohydrates 5.7g, Dietary Fiber 1.7g Sugar 1.6g Protein 22g
HOT POTATO &
SALMON SALAD
4 slices bacon
2 cups potatoes, cooked, peeled, chilled and cut into 1 in. pieces
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 tsp seasoned pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise type salad dressing
2 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 cups Romaine lettuce, torn
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
6 ounces salmon, cooked, chilled, flaked
2 teaspoons capers, drained
Cook bacon in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat 7-8
minutes, turning occasionally until just crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Crumble and set aside. Discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
Add potatoes to skillet. Season with garlic salt and seasoned pepper to
taste and saute 25-30 minutes over medium high heat, stirring
occasionally until golden and crisp. Meanwhile, combine mayo, mustard,
relish, lemon juice, pepper sauce and vinegar in a small bowl. Mix
thoroughly and set aside. Place lettuce in a large salad bowl. When
potatoes are cooked, immediately add to lettuce and toss. Add flaked
salmon, chopped cooked eggs, capers, and mayo dressing mixture. Toss to
combine. Serve sprinkled with crumbled bacon. Serves 2
Per serving: Calories 700 Total Fat 36g Cholesterol 300mg Sodium 1800mg
Total Carbohydrates 56g, Dietary Fiber 4.4g Sugar 12g Protein 38g
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DELUXE CREAM EGGS
4 crisp Rusks
1 can (2 1/3 ounce) deviled ham
2 hard cooked eggs
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
Dash Worcestershire sauce
1 can (2 ounce) sliced mushrooms, diced
Spread tops of Rusks with deviled ham. Heat at 325 degs for about 10
minutes. Slice one of the eggs, reserving 4 slices for garnish. Chop
remaining egg slices and second whole egg.
Melt butter in saucepan. Add onion, cook until tender but not brown.
Blend in flour and salt. Add milk all at once, along with
Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens
and bubbles. Stir in chopped eggs and mushrooms. Cook and stir until
mixture is heated through. Spoon over Rusks. Trim with egg slices.
HAM AND EGG ROLLS
1/2 cup chopped cooked ham
1/3 cup sharp American cheese, diced
1 tablespoon green onion, sliced
1 hard boiled eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons pimiento-stuffed green olives, sliced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili sauce
4 hamburger buns, split and buttered
Combine all ingredients except buns. Spread mixture in buns. Wrap in
foil and heat at 400 degs for 15 to 20 minutes.
SPANISH DEVILED EGGS
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoon all purpose flour
1 can (8 ounce) tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
3 Deviled eggs*
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon butter, melted
Cook onion and green pepper in butter until tender; blend in flour. Add
tomatoes, sugar, dash salt and dash of pepper. Cook and stir until
bubbly. Pour into 2 individual casseroles. Arrange 3 *Deviled egg
halves in each. Combine crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over. Bake
at 425 degs for 10 minutes.
*Deviled Eggs: Halve 3 hard cooked eggs lengthwise, remove yolks and
mash. Blend in 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon vinegar, 1/2
teaspoon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, dash salt and pepper. Refill
whites.
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If you like Dill Pickles, then you would love the "Dilly Core", the
Dill Pickle Corer to make Stuffed Dill Pickles. Uncle Bill, another a2z
family member designed the corer specifically for Dill Pickles so it is
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Bill will also include his flavorful famous Dill Pickle Stuffing recipe
in every order. The "Dilly Core" is made from Stainless Steel, so it is
dishwasher safe and will not rust or tarnish. It may also be used to
core fresh cucumbers so that stuffing can be added. In addition, the
"Dilly Core" can be used to core roasts so that the cored out section
can be stuffed with your favorite herbs or spices. Contact him using
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