Ideas for Leftover Easter Eggs

The Easter Bunny has hopped back to his home, but not before leaving behind a trail of colorful hard boiled eggs. The eggs were great for today’s hunt; however, in a few days you may be wondering what you’re going to do with the rainbow of oval-shaped edibles. I happen to love hard boiled eggs, so eating them plain, as a snack, is treat. If you don’t share my passion for the protein-rich food, then consider the following simple recipes that will help breathe new life into your leftover Easter eggs: KICKED UP EGG SALAD SANDWICH Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely … Continue reading

More Egg-cellent Egg Recipes

You can tell Easter is right around the corner because area supermarkets are running specials on eggs. I’m not planning to color eggs this week (though I know some schools and civic organizations are sponsoring egg hunts this weekend), but I couldn’t pass up the deal and purchased a couple dozen. I am now in the process of organizing my egg recipes so I can put these protein rich ovals to good use. If you too are looking for simple yet tasty ways to incorporate incredible, edible eggs into your menu, consider the following: SPRING VEGETABLE OMELET Ingredients: 2 tablespoons … Continue reading

Egg-cellent Egg Recipes

Here’s a fact about me that very, very few people know: When I was pregnant with my daughter I didn’t crave ice cream, pickles or greasy cheeseburgers; rather during the last four months of my pregnancy all I could think about was deviled eggs. When would I be able to get my next fix, how many cartons of eggs could I buy without the sales clerk getting suspicious and occasionally, who could I persuade to make them for me. There was one cameraman that I worked with on a regular basis at the TV stationed I was employed at who … Continue reading

Easter Egg Bake

If there is one recipe that you should copy and use this weekend it’s this one. (No offense to all of the other wonderful recipes on this site.) Whether you are hosting an Easter brunch for dozens of family members and friends or you are planning a special morning meal for just you and your immediate family, this dish will be a welcome addition to your table. Not only is it easy to make but you can also prepare it the night before, stick in the refrigerator and bake it off on Easter Sunday while the kids are gathering their … Continue reading

Yummy Breakfast Dish: Boiled Egg Casserole

Recently I went to a mid-morning baby shower. Whenever it was time to have brunch, I couldn’t stop eating one of the egg casseroles. Now, I don’t much care for breakfast casseroles that use scrambled eggs in them, since I’m really picky about how my eggs are scrambled, but this breakfast casserole was different. It used boiled eggs instead of the regular scrambled, and with the combination of the other ingredients, this casserole had me encouraging some of the other ladies at the shower to be sure and try it! Maybe you need to bring a breakfast casserole to a … Continue reading

Two Great Asparagus Casseroles

Casserole #1 For this recipe, you will need a pound of fresh asparagus, eggs, diced ham, onion, green bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, tapioca, fresh parsley, lemon juice, one can of condensed cream of mushroom soup, and evaporated milk. To prep for this recipe, boil 5 eggs then when they are done, peel and chop them. Chop enough onion and green bell pepper to make 1/4 cup each. Chop enough fresh parsley to make 2 tablespoons. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Trim the pound of asparagus and cut stems into 3/4 inch pieces. In a dish filled with a … Continue reading

Side Dishes For Those Barbecues

Summer often means barbecue time. Although we are in winter in Australia and looking for warming curries, stews and casseroles, I know in the Northern hemisphere you are in summer. If you’re like me you’re often casting around for different salads or side dishes to go with the barbecued meats. Here are two great side dishes using potatoes. Minted potatoes Ingredients 2 pounds boiled new potatoes 1 Spanish onion 2 ounces margarine or butter 1 tablespoon gluten free plain flour 1 and a quarter cups gluten free vegetable stock 1 and a quarter cups evaporated milk Half cup parsley chopped … Continue reading

Quick Turkey or Chicken Recipes

Are you getting to the stage where you’re sick of looking at turkey and chicken? Here’s a recipe that will pique the taste buds and add some variety. It’s also a dead easy recipe that won’t keep you tied to the kitchen for ages making it, which is another advantage. And you guessed it – both gluten free. Piquant Chicken or Turkey Ingredients 2 pounds cooked chicken or turkey cut into small pieces 3 ounces margarine 4 ounces plain gluten free flour Salt and cayenne pepper to taste 1 pint milk Half a pint gluten free chicken stock Juice of … Continue reading

Comfort Foods: Meat and Potatoes

Continuing with our “Comfort Foods” theme, today I am focusing on the classic combination of meat and potatoes. There are some people who don’t go a single day without ingesting at least one meal that features a hearty helping of meat and potatoes. For these individuals the combo screams comfort. While I make a concerted effort not to serve meat and potatoes for dinner every night, I do admit that the combo brings back fond memories of my childhood. The following recipes were some of my favorites: CLASSIC MEATLOAF Ingredients: 2 pounds ground chuck 1 envelope dry onion soup mix … Continue reading

Thanksgiving Recipes: Super Stuffing and Sensational Sweet Potatoes

There’s one in every family–the one must-have dish that makes a Thanksgiving meal complete. For some it’s Aunt Kay’s Pumpkin Pecan Pie, for others it’s grandma’s Extra Creamy Mashed Potatoes or mom’s to-die-for Turkey Gravy. In our family it’s my dad’s Cornbread Stuffing and my great aunt’s Orange Sweet Potatoes with Cookie Crumble Topping. If you are looking to add to your family favorites this year, consider trying the following recipes: ORANGE SWEET POTATOES WITH COOKIE CRUMBLE TOPPING Ingredients: 6 large sweet potatoes 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar Fresh orange juice 1 cup sweet … Continue reading