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Something to please every palate.
I love eggs, anyway they are served. The variety of ways to prepare eggs is endless. There are plenty of egg recipes to tide you over The Nine Days, the period leading up to Tisha B’Av when we refrain from eating meat, something to please every palate. So take out your frying pan and enjoy!
Eggs in the Toast
Watch your children smile when you serve them their eggs this way, and you are sure to have a hassle free meal. Serve with a scoop of cottage cheese on a bed of tomatoes and other cut up vegetables for a complete meal!
Cut out a shape in the center of your bread. Your imagination is the limit! Spray a frying pan with a generous amount of cooking oil. Put your bread in the center of the pan and throw the egg into the orifice you made. They can be sunny side up or scrambled! Add the cut out shape to the pan as well. Cook the bread and egg to desired consistency. Sprinkle with salt and serve the shape as well with a dab of your favorite spread! Repeat with all the breads and eggs. Delight your children by cutting out the shape of their age or initial, or any other desired form.
Preparation 10 minutes
Serves 3-6
Garden Vegetable Frittata
This is a lovely egg dish that highlights all the flavours of summer. This dish can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature. Perfect for brunch or even a light dinner if accompanied by a hefty slice of wholegrain bread!
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wash and trim asparagus and cut into 1-inch long pieces. Clean and slice mushrooms. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and slice into thin, half-moon shapes
In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté all vegetables over medium heat for about ten minutes. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and red onions. Add sautéed vegetables.
Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish (11 x 7 x 1.5) with cooking spray. Pour the egg and vegetable mixture into the dish. Thinly slice tomatoes and arrange on top of the egg mixture. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top and bake in the oven until set, about 30-35 minutes. If desired, place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to brown the top.
Serve immediately. Frittata can be made ahead and chilled, covered overnight. Allow to return to room temperature before serving.
Preparation 30 minutes
Serves: 6
Marvellous Quiche Lorraine
Quiches are very easy to make. They are filling and nutritious. The best part is that you can hide whatever vegetables you have around the fridge and put them to good use! Quiche can also be served with or without a crust. In summertime indulge in a ready crust, but if you are calorie conscious skip the crust. This quiche is delicious served warm or cold.
Preheat oven to 375ºF.
Spray a 10" quiche pan or a deep dish pie pan with non-stick spray. Spread shredded cheese on the bottom of the pan. Add chopped vegetables. Whisk eggs, milk, cream and seasonings together. Pour over cheese and vegetables. Bake until just set in the middle, about 45 minutes. Alternatively you can pour this mixture into a 10” deep quiche filling, or 24 mini quiches, following the same instructions.
Preparation: 30 minutes
Makes 8 to 12 servings
Egg-xciting Egg and Potato Tart
Potatoes are ever so popular in our culture, so what can be better than combining potatoes and eggs in a hearty and satisfying dish that will have kids clamouring for doubles. This special egg-and-potato dish can be eaten warm or cold any time of day. Red bell pepper gives this dish another layer of flavour as well as some color!
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and fry until translucent. Add the potatoes, and season with salt and pepper (skillet will be very full). Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are crisp-tender, 14 to 16 minutes. Throw in the sliced peppers cook for another 2-3 minutes. Uncover, and cook off excess liquid, 5 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, parsley, hot sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Pour egg mixture over vegetables in skillet, and stir to distribute evenly. With the back of a spatula, press down on vegetables so they lay flat and are submerged.
Bake until tortilla is set, 12 to 16 minutes. To unmold, run a rubber spatula around edge of skillet to release tortilla; invert onto a serving plate. Drizzle tortilla with oil; garnish with parsley.
Preparation time 15 minutes
Serves 4
Different Devilled Egg Pasta Salad Recipe
In the quest for something different I stumbled upon this unusual recipe which proved to be delicious and different from all others! This recipe calls for elbow macaroni but feel free to substitute for any pasta of your choice.
Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente (not too soft).
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, 3 chopped hard-cooked eggs, pickles, peppers, mayonnaise, and mustard; stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Place salad into a large serving bowl and garnish with remaining sliced hard-cooked egg. Sprinkle paprika over sliced eggs.
Delicious served hot or cold.
Preparation 20 minutes
Serves 4
Simply Delicious Oat Pancakes
Mix the dry ingredients together, then add the milk, oil and eggs. Mix well and try to get some of the lumps out of the batter. Don't worry about making it perfectly smooth. It will be fine.
Heat a skillet on medium temperature. When heated, drop a ladle full of the pancake batter into the frying pan with a large spoon to make individual pancakes. The pan will probably only take 1 or two pancakes at a time. Cook on one side until the top begins to bubble, then flip over and cook on the other side. Serve with a dollop of flavoured yogurt or apple sauce.
Prep time 30 minutes
Serves 6-8
Fabulous Dessert Crepes
These crepes are extremely popular served with a variety of fillings or drizzles. They have been served at parties, engagement receptions and at wedding sweet tables. They are light, tasty and take minutes to make.
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the eggs with a wire whisk. Gradually add the flour and sugar alternatively with the milk and water, beating with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth. Stir in the oil.
Refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour. Pour a ladle full to coat bottom of well oiled griddle or a traditional crepe pan. Cook for 2- 3 minutes on the first side until crepe settles and then turn over and cook for another minute. Slide crepe onto a plate and fold in 3. Drizzle with melted chocolate or chocolate syrup. Serve with summer berries and a scoop of ice cream
Makes 15-20 crepes.
May our week of mourning bring the Messiah closer and augur the rebuilding of the third Temple speedily in our days!