Ingredients: 10 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced length-wise 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 handful fresh basil, minced white pepper salt Directions: Place yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, basil, and pepper in food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Spoon an equal amount into each of the egg halves. Top with a baby basil […]
repurposing leftovers
Corned Beef and Cabbage Quesadillas
Ingredients: 1/2 lb leftover corned beef, cut into batons 1/2 cup leftover cabbage, sliced into 1/4 inch wide strips 1/2 cup leftover potatoes, sliced thinly deli style mustard shredded Irish cheddar 2 flour tortillas Directions: Heat a pan large enough for a large tortilla to lay flat. Place one tortilla in the pan and heat […]
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 10 hardboiled eggs, peeled and sliced length-wise 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoon sour cream 4 oz smoked salmon, minced white pepper large capers for garnish Directions: In a small bowl, use a fork and thoroughly mix together the yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream, pepper, and the smoked salmon*. Spoon an […]
Peppermint Bark Fudge
Ingredients:14 oz sweetened condensed milk12 oz high quality semisweet chocolate chips*1 1/2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup peppermint pieces (about 4 candy canes)** Directions:In shallow, heavy pot, heat the butter and chips over low heat until melted. Stir to occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the condensed milk and candy canes until the mixture is smooth […]
Guacamole Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 10 hardboiled eggs, peeled and sliced length-wise 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon minced hot pepper 1 teaspoon minced onion 1 small avocado hot sauce to garnish: baby cherry tomato halves Directions: In a small bowl, use a fork and thoroughly mix together all ingredients. Spoon an equal amount into each […]
Spinach Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 10 hardboiled eggs, peeled and sliced length-wise 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons capers (optional) smoked paprika 1/4 cup frozen spinach (defrosted, drained and chopped*) crisp bacon or large capers for garnish Directions: In a small bowl, use a fork and thoroughly mix together the yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, capers, parsley, […]
Wasabi Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 6 hard boiled eggs, sliced lengthwise, yolks removed 1/4 cup sour cream (reduced fat okay) 1 teaspoon wasabi paste 1 teaspoon minced green onion 1/8 teaspoon mustard powder salt pepper toasted sesame seeds Directions: In small bowl, mix together sour cream, mustard powder, wasabi, salt, pepper and egg yolk to form a paste. Pipe […]
Spanish Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 10 hardboiled eggs, peeled and sliced length-wise 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons capers 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely minced smoked paprika Directions: In a small bowl, use a fork and thoroughly mix together the yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, capers, parsley, pepper, and a bit of smoked paprika. Spoon an equal […]
Peppermint Truffles
Ingredients:2 cups confectioners’ sugar4 oz cream cheese*, slightly softened5 drops peppermint extract** confectioners’ sugarcandy canes or starlight mints, crushed Directions:In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, peppermint extract and sugar. Beat until well combined. Using your fingers, roll the chocolate/cream cheese mixture to the size of a large marble or superball. Sprinkle about 1/3 […]
Cranberry Ribbon Cake
Leftover cranberry sauce is transformed into a flavorful ribbon in this simple yogurt cake.