Category: MISC

PICKLED EGGS

 I used to make these for our VFW and they were a favorite!

PICKLED EGGS
1 dozen JUMBO eggs
1 1/2 cups vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 onion, sliced into thin rings
1 whole dried chile pepper

  • Hard boil the eggs.
  • Drain and fill with cold water. Allow eggs to sit in cold water for 20 minutes.
  • Peel the eggs and place in a glass jar, alternating with the onion rings. Add the red pepper.
  • In a medium saucepan combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Pour the hot vinegar solution over the eggs. Cover tightly and let stand in refrigerator for several days before serving.

A to Z CHALLENGE – I

I is for Idealistic, Illuminating, Illustrious, Imaginative, Immaculate, Immune, Impartial, Impeccable, Impish, Improvisational, Incisive, Incredible, Independent, Indestructible, Indispensable, Individualistic, Indomitable, Industrious, Influential, Informative,Ingenious, Innocent, Innovative, Inquisitive, Insightful, Inspiring,  Instinctive, Instructive, Instrumental, Integrated, Intellectual, Intelligent, Intense, Intent, Interactive, Interesting, Inventive, Invincible, Irreplaceable, Irrepressible,  Irresistible – ALL THINGS I STRIVE TO BE.

A to Z CHALLENGE – G

G IS FOR GOODNESS
GOODNESS is a moral excellence, virtue, kindness, generosity,  the best part of anything, essence, strength – bottom line, something we all need to be and have in our life.

A to Z CHALLENGE – F

F IS FOR: FRIENDLY

Friendly means acting in a non-threatening manner – showing kindness to someone, showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust a friendly smile.
BY BEING FRIENDLY IT TAKES LESS EFFORT TO BE DETERMINED TO BE CONSISTENT
  • BECAUSE YOU CAN,
  • BECAUSE YOU SHOULD ,
  • BECAUSE YOU NEED TO,
  • ALWAYS SMILE,
  • ALWAYS BE KIND,
  • ALWAYS BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE.

BAKED OMELETE ROLL

Baked Omelet Roll adapted from Food Family Finds

Serves: 6 – 8

8 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon Frank’s hot sauce
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup chopped ham, thin sliced
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced thin
1/4 cup green onion (tops too), sliced thin
1/4 cup diced red pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray an 11 x 17 jelly roll pan with non-stick cooking spray, line with parchment paper and enough hanging over all of the edges to grasp, then spray the top with more cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, flour, ham, onions, peppers, mushrooms, salt and pepper.
  • Pour the mixture into the pan an spread evenly.
  • Bake for 14 minutes, just until the egg is no longer shiny.
  • Top with shredded cheese and baking for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately begin to roll the egg mixture. Start with one narrow end, grasping the parchment and roll forward.
  • Continue to roll, using the parchment to avoid burning your fingers until you create a log.
  • Cut into 2 inch sections and serve.

A to Z CHALLENGE – E

E IS FOR: THE EFFORT IT REQUIRES TO BE:

DETERMINED TO BE
CONSISTENT TO
  • ALWAYS SMILE
  • ALWAYS BE KIND
  • ALWAYS BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE.
  • BECAUSE YOU CAN
  • BECAUSE YOU SHOULD 
  • BECAUSE YOU NEED TO