If you love tomato bisque, you should definitely try making it homemade. It’s so much better than canned. This is the best homemade tomato bisque recipe. This soup is also a great meatless meal.
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What is the difference between tomato soup and tomato bisque?
Bisque is a French word for a creamy soup made of pureed vegetables. Tomato bisque is made with pureed tomatoes. Tomato soup is also made with pureed tomatoes, but tomato soup could still have chunks of tomato in it. Bisque is by definition pureed to a smooth texture, however it could be garnished with chunks of tomato. Ultimately, they are very similar.
Sauté the onions and carrots in the butter until softened.
Add the Thyme, peppers, tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Mix and bring to a simmer.
Add the seasonings, sugar, cream and parmesan. Blend with an immersion blender.
Serve with fresh bread, crackers or a grilled cheese sandwich.
Can you freeze Tomato Bisque?
Yes you can! Just make sure you allow the soup to cool to room temperature or refrigerate before freezing. Use a freezer safe soup container for best results.
Can you reheat tomato bisque?
Yes, tomato bisque is perfect for packed lunches. I use a Mug Pop-in to take it to work. It has a vented BPA free lid, perfect for reheating your soup in the microwave at work or school.
Have you ever wondered why some people just make better potato salad than others? There are a few secrets to a great potato salad recipe. Read on to find out all of them.
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Use baked potatoes, boiled potatoes are too soft and wet. They will not hold their shape and tend to make the salad soggy.
Used seasoned rice vinegar. This vinegar is one of my favorites. It is a great vinegar for salads and more. Every time I use it, people always ask for my recipes.
Do not pre-mix your dressing. Add the dressing one ingredient at a time, starting with the vinegar. If you add the vinegar first and mix well, the egg yolks will start to break down a little and become incorporated as part of the dressing. Alternatively, you could blend the yolks into the dressing. Either way your dressing will be creamy and delicious.
Wash the potatoes, prick with a fork, and bake at 400 degrees F for 1 hour or until softened. Cool the potatoes overnight. Peel and slice the potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes. A paring knife is best for peeling baked potatoes. I like this ceramic one. Place in a bowl.
Peel and slice the hard boiled eggs. Add them to the potatoes. Add the chopped celery, minced onion and radish slices to the bowl.
Fold in the vinegar. Continue to stir in the vinegar until the egg yolks start to break down and become creamy.
Add the mustard and continue to mix, then mix in the mayonnaise. Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste. For the best flavor, chill a couple of hours before serving.
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Recipe By kristin
Course: salad
Cusine:American
Difficulty:Easy
Servings
8 minutes
Preparing Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
60 minutes
Calories
kcal
INGREDIENTS
6 potatoes
5 hard boiled eggs
4 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, minced
5 radishes, sliced
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup mayonnaise
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
DIRECTION
Wash the potatoes, prick with a fork, and bake at 400 degrees F for 1 hour or until softened. Cool the potatoes overnight. Peel and slice the potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes. Place in a bowl.
Peel and slice the hard boiled eggs. Add them to the potatoes.
Add the chopped celery, minced onion and radish slices to the bowl.
Fold in the vinegar. Continue to stir in the vinegar until the egg yolks start to break down and become creamy.
Add the mustard and continue to mix, then mix in the mayonnaise.
Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste. For the best flavor, chill a couple of hours before serving.
This easy ratatouille lentil soup is a perfect way to get more vegetables in your diet. This soup is vegetarian and vegan. It also makes great leftovers for packed lunches and is freezable for later use.
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Ratatouille Lentil Soup Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 eggplant
1 teaspoon salt
1 zucchini, sliced and quartered
1 summer squash, sliced and quartered
1 medium onion, roasted or diced
2 Roasted peppers, canned or fresh
3 garlic cloves, minced or grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 quarts vegetable broth
1- 14.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 cup uncooked dried lentils
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Ratatouille Lentil Soup Directions:
Roast the peppers. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the peppers on parchment paper lined sheet pan. Roast for 10 minutes, flip, then roast for another 10 minutes. Cool, then peel the peppers. Dice the roasted peppers. Alternatively, you can use canned roasted peppers.
Slice the eggplant and salt the slices on both sides. Allow the salted eggplant to sit for 15 minutes. This will draw out the bitter flavor. Rinse the eggplant and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
In a large stockpot, sauté the eggplant until just starting to soften. Add the diced onion.
Add the zucchini and summer squash, add additional oil if needed to prevent sticking. Sauté until slightly softened.
Now add the in the crushed tomatoes, and roasted peppers. Season with garlic, basil, and oregano. Mix well.
Mix in the broth and lentils. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally until lentils are tender, approximately 40 minutes.
Lastly, add the vinegar and fresh ground pepper.
Serve with crackers or fresh bread.
Can you reheat Ratatouille soup?
You sure can! Ratatouille soup makes great leftovers for packed lunches. I like to pack it in a Mug Pop in, find it here.
This mug is perfect for packing soup and other leftovers for lunch. The BPA free lid is vented, so it keeps the microwave clean!
Can you freeze soup?
Yes! You can freeze soup. Just make sure you cool it to room temperature or refrigerate it first. Then put it in a freezer safe container. Warm it up on another busy night!
Can you use chicken stock instaed?
You sure can use chicken stock. If you do, this recipe will no longer be vegetarian or vegan.
Do you need quick idea for dinner tonight? Try this easy chicken and orzo soup. You can even make it easier by using a rotisserie chicken. It has a fresh flavor but still warms you up. It’s really a great soup for any season.
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Start by sautéing the onions, carrots and celery in the olive oil.
When the carrots are softened, add the garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes. Add the stock and chicken. Bring to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and peppers. Remove from heat and enjoy! Serve with crackers or fresh bread.
Can you make soup ahead of time?
You sure can! This soup makes amazing leftovers. It makes a great packed lunch. I Recommend a mug Pop in for packed lunches. These containers are great for packing and reheating leftovers. They are ceramic with BPA free vented lids. They keep the microwave at home, work or school clean while warming up your lunch.
Yes, you can freeze chicken and orzo soup. If you don’t finish it all during the first meal, you can chill the remainder in your refrigerator overnight. It is important to chill the soup before freezing it. Then transfer the soup into single servings and freeze for a quick and easy meal later! I try to save sour cream and other similar containers for this purpose but you can also purchase freezer soup containers.
More great soup recipes:
Are you looking for another great soup to serve for a quick and easy dinner? Try one of these delicious options.
When you are leaving your home to make a new home in a dorm room, there are a few things you will need. What do you really need to make your dorm your new home? This post contains useful dorm items. A few items are not absolute needs, but would be very handy. This list does not contain any items that would be desirable, but not are not useful like decor.
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You need bedding – sleep is important
Most dorm rooms will supply you with an extra long twin bed. If you already have this type of bed at home, then you can just use you current bedding. The only problem with that idea is that you will not have any bedding when you return home for breaks. Therefore, it is best to pick up a new set of bedding for your dorm room. Here is a list of bedding essentials:
Hygiene is very important. The type of bathroom you have will determine what you need. If you have a traditional bathroom, a shared community bathroom down the hall, then this is the list of essentials:
Shower head shelf hanger (Most dorm room showers do not have much storage space for shampoo and other shower needs. I’m sure you don’t want to store your shampoo on the floor! Gross!)
I’m sure you have selected a laptop and maybe even a tablet to take with you. Here are some other tech items you may have forgotten. We forgot the cordless mouse batteries.
Ethernet cable (make sure it is long enough to reach the ethernet connection.)
In elementary school and often in high school, teachers will supply students with a list of school supplies they will need for the upcoming year. Once you reach college, you are on your own. Since you are leaving home it does help to have a list of the most common school supply items you will need in college. Keep in mind, you may have last minute schedule changes.
We ended up forgetting more things in this category than any other category. The lab coat was not packed, but needed due to a last minute schedule change. It’s much cheaper to pack one, just incase. We also forgot the graphing calculator and extra batteries for it. The most ridiculous thing we forgot was #2 pencils. I mistakenly assumed they were old school, and no longer needed for testing. I was wrong.
Assuming you already have a laptop, this is a comprehensive list of the other school supplies most college students will require.
Dorm room food prep basics
Even if you have a full meal plan there may be times that you will need to prepare small meals in your room. You may have to leave for a break before the dining hall opens, or maybe return from a sporting event after the dining hall closes. Be prepared!
So all of your friends are going away for Spring Break, and you are staying home. Don’t despair, you can have just as much fun in your home town. Here are some great ideas for how to make spring break fun at home.
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In order to make Spring Break at home feel more like a vacation, you first have to think about things you would do on vacation and do them at home. Make your break like a staycation.
Try a new restaurant
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When I go on vacation, part of the fun is trying new foods. There are many restaurants in my hometown that I have never tried. Some even have unique foods or interesting themes. Look around, maybe you have a restaurant in or near your hometown that you have not tried.
Try a new recipe for dinner
Probably not something I would normally do on vacation, but staycation is different. Challenge yourself. Get out of you culinary comfort zone. Try a new recipe. Here are a couple of suggestions that are a little more challenging, but worth the effort:
Flower pot cupcakes. Just put a chocolate cupcake covered with chocolate frosting and Oreo crumbs in a 2.5 inch terracotta pot. Top with berries, Oreo filling and mint leaves.
Rice Krispie Bird nests. Just make rice Krispie treats according to package directions (add one extra tablespoon of butter -total of 4 tablespoons). Instead of pressing the hot mixture in a pan, shape it into birds nests. Coat your hands with canola oil, shape into 2 inch balls then pinch into nests, just like making a pinch pot. (be carful the mix is hot!) Top with M&M eggs or robin eggs.
Bunny Pretzels are really easy to make. Start with pretzel snaps, top with a Hershey kiss, bake at 200 degrees for 5 min. Top with one flat and 2 sideways M&M candies.
Do a puzzle
Find this Michigan puzzle here. Or find another state here.
If you are tired of your current puzzle selection, you could exchange it at a local puzzle exchange. Or get a new puzzle. Try this cute mini figure puzzle.
Play a new family game
Spring break means it’s finally warm enough to play outdoor games. Try Throw Throw Burrito Extreme! Find it here.
For more great family games ranged by age from preschool to adult, check out this post:
Once your herbs have sprouted you can transplant them into pots with other vegetables.
Go to a Museum
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This is a popular vacation activity. Have you been to every museum within 50 miles (~1 hour) of your home? Even if you have, museums are constantly adding new exhibits. Give it a try!
Family pizza night
This is great fun! Make or buy some pizza dough. Provide a selection of toppings and give each person a piece of parchment paper to assemble their own pizza.
Enjoy your staycation like a kid in a candy store, literally! Have you ever noticed that touristy locations and hotel lobbies often have candy stores? Just like a vacation a candy store is a treat. Why not treat you kids to a visit to a local candy store?
Go to a Zoo or Aquarium
Are you tired of your local zoo? Could you make a day trip to another zoo? Try a new zoo or aquarium. You could even try a local petting zoo.
Go out for ice cream
What says vacation more than going out for ice cream. Better yet, try making your own ice cream. The Ninja Creami makes the best ice cream I’ve ever had.
Try a new activity
My home town and surrounding areas have plenty of interesting activities. Maybe your hometown does too. Try something new:
An escape room
A trampoline park
Amusement park
Water park
Arcade
Bowling
Curling
Ropes Course
Zip line
Rock climbing
Skating
indoor skydiving
Watch a Movie
Whether you choose to go to the theatre or watch a movie at home, this can be a fun activity. If you choose to stay home make it fun with a new popcorn maker or movie theater candy!
Visit your local Library
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Pick up a new book at your local library to read over your break. If you don’t like to ready, maybe you can find another fun activity or event at the library.
Build a huge LEGO set
Your saving a lot of money by not going on trip, so maybe you could use some of your savings on a huge LEGO family project. It doesn’t have to be the Taj Mahal, but that set was really fun.
Try a New Park
Have you been to every park within 50 miles of your home? Maybe there is a park you have been wanting to try. If not, maybe you should. Sometimes these gems are found by accident, but you can also ask some friends for a suggestion. Maybe you will find a new favorite!
Have you driven by that new pickle ball court at your local park, thinking that looks fun? Pick up a couple paddles and some balls and find out!
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Have a Big Breakfast
Weather you choose to go out for breakfast or make a big breakfast at home, it will feel more like a vacation. There is little time during a busy week to really enjoy breakfast. Why not use your break to make a fun breakfast. Here are some great breakfast ideas:
Crafts can be so much fun! Have you ever tried diamond painting? Find a kit here.
Diamond painting is really fun, but sticky mosaics would be a better craft for younger kids.
Try making your own soap. We made all of these cute soaps with a klutz kit.
Sleep in a different room
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Part of being on vacation is sleeping in a new place. You can do this at home too. Let your kids sleepover in each others rooms for a night. You can even set up a tent in the living room and have a “campout” at home.
Make dinner over a fire
If your hometown allows bonfires, you can make dinner or at least some s’mores over the fire. If you cant have a regular firepit, try a patio firepit.
Have a Spa day or get a pedicure
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Go get your hair done or enjoy a pedicure. There are also may spa at home kits you can purchase.
Take a class or get a lesson
Sewing
Pottery
Golf
Archery
Dancing
Try a new trail
Hiking or biking are typical vacation activities. Why not try a new trail near your home?
Deviled eggs are an easy and inexpensive appetizer. They are a great addition to parties and potlucks any time of year. They can be decorated for all occasions. Try mixing up the filling and garnishes to keep all of your guests happy. Here are some suggestions:
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Hard boil the eggs, I recommend using this easy peel technique. Cool and peel the eggs. Slice the eggs in half with the non-serrated knife. It helps if you wipe the blade clean in between each egg. Remove the yolks and place the yolks in the mini food processor along with the mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Blend well. Remove the mixture from the food processor and place it into the piping bag. Cut off the tip of the bag and squeeze the mixture into the egg white halves. Garnish with paprika.
Dilly Bird Deviled Eggs Recipe
Dilly Bird Deviled eggs are a cute appetizer that adds fun to many occasions. Perfect for backyard BBQs, Potlucks, Baby Showers, classroom parties, and more.
Ingredients:
Classic Deviled egg recipe without paprika garnish
Fresh Dill
Orange pepper triangles
black or kalamata olive slices
Directions:
Prepare classic Deviled egg recipe. Omit the paprika garnish. Garnish instead with Fresh Dill “feather”, Olive “eyes”, and an orange pepper “beak”.
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs Recipe
These smoked salmon deviled eggs are a nice delicacy for many occasions. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, office parties, Fridays during Lent, and more.
Cool and peel the eggs. Slice the eggs in half with the non-serrated knife. It helps if you wipe the blade clean in between each egg. Remove the yolks and place the yolks in the mini food processor along with the mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon capers and 1 teaspoon of fresh dill. Blend until smooth. Remove the mixture from the food processor and place it into the piping bag. Cut off the tip of the bag and squeeze the mixture into the egg white halves. Garnish with capers, smoked salmon and fresh dill.
Parisian Deviled Eggs Recipe
Parisian deviled eggs are like mini charcuterie boards. They are a great addition to any event you would bring a charcuterie board to.
Ingredients:
Classic Deviled Egg Recipe minus the paprika
Cornichon pickles
ham for garnish
salami for garnish
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled eggs with the addition of 1 cornichon pickle in the yolk mixture. Blend until smooth. Omit the paprika garnish. Garnish instead with a slice of cornichon pickle, ham and salami.
Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs
These well garnished Bloody Mary deviled eggs are perfect for a brunch, after game party, or any other occasion.
To make the filling: Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe omitting the Dijon mustard, instead mix in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, tabasco sauce and half (1 teaspoon) of the paprika.
Mix the other half of the paprika (1 teaspoon), the Tajin and the celery salt in a bowl. Once mixed well spread the seasoning mixture onto a small plate. Dip each hollowed out egg white into the seasoning mixture.
Next fill each coated egg white with the filling and garnish with a celery leaf and a toothpick skewer with a cocktail onion, Cornichon pickle, and a slice of polish sausage.
Note: There are many ways to garnish a Bloody Mary so feel free to make your skewer with and items you wish. Choose olives, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, bacon, or cheese.
Polish Deviled Egg Recipe
These Polish deviled eggs are an excellent addition to sporting events, office parties, and backyard BBQs.
Ingredients:
Classic Deviled eggs recipe
1 Tablespoon of fresh grated horseradish
Smoked polish Kielbasa
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled eggs recipe with the addition of 1 tablespoon of fresh grated horseradish in the yolk mixture. Alternatively you can use 1 tablespoon of prepared horseradish instead of one of the tablespoons of mayonnaise. Garnish with paprika and a slice of smoked kielbasa.
Buffalo Deviled Egg Recipe
Buffalo deviled eggs are perfect for a Super Bowl party, potluck or backyard BBQ.
Cool and peel the eggs. Slice the eggs in half with the non-serrated knife. It helps if you wipe the blade clean in between each egg. Remove the yolks and place the yolks in the mini food processor along with the cream cheese, blue cheese dressing, and hot sauce. Blend well. Remove the mixture from the food processor and place it into the piping bag. Cut off the tip of the bag and squeeze the mixture into the egg white halves. Garnish with celery and green onion.
Bunny Deviled Eggs Recipe
These adorable bunny hard boiled eggs are perfect for an Easter celebration.
Ingredients:
Classic Deviled egg recipe minus the paprika
Carrots cut into little triangles
red pepper cut into little squares
peppercorns
green onion ends or chives
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Omit the paprika garnish. Instead garnish with carrot “ears”, peppercorn “eyes”, red pepper “nose”, and green onion or chive “whiskers”.
Yoda Deviled Eggs Recipe
Yoda deviled eggs are great for any Star Wars themed party.
Cool and peel the eggs. Slice the eggs in half with the non-serrated knife. It helps if you wipe the blade clean in between each egg. Remove the yolks and place 3 of the 6 yolks in the mini food processor along with the avocado half, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Blend well. Remove the mixture from the food processor and place it into the piping bag. Cut off the tip of the bag and squeeze the mixture into the egg white halves. Garnish with peppercorn “eyes” and celery “ears”.
Halloween Deviled Eggs
Mummy Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe minus the paprika
Pepper corns
Munster or another white cheese sliced into strips
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe, omit the paprika garnish. Instead garnish with 2 peppercorn eyes and strips of Munster cheese slices. Any white cheese variety will work. You could use white cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or even string cheese.
Devil Deviled eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe
1 teaspoon paprika
Red peppers sliced into horns
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Add 1 teaspoon of paprika to the filling, start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more until your filling is orange. Garnish with paprika and red pepper horns.
Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic devilled egg recipe
1 teaspoon of paprika
Green onion
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Add 1 teaspoon of paprika to the filling, start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more until your filling is orange. Omit the paprika garnish, instead add a green onion stem.
Spider Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe, minus the paprika
Black olives
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Omit the paprika garnish. Instead garnish with black olives. Use a half an olive for the body, and half circle slices for the legs.
Eyeball Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe
Black olives
Sriracha Sauce
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Omit the paprika garnish. Add an olive slice for the eye, then sprinkle some sriracha sauce for blood.
Christmas Deviled Eggs
Jalapeño Wreath Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe
Jalapeño seeded and sliced into rings (remove seeds after slicing)
Red pepper diced or red peppercorns
Fresh dill
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe, omit the paprika garnish. Instead garnish with one jalapeño ring wreath, fresh dill and red pepper or red peppercorns.
Holly Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe
Fresh Cilantro or Parsley
Pomegranate seeds
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe, omit the paprika garnish. Garnish with a cilantro or parsley leaf and 3 pomegranate seeds.
Christmas Holly Deviled Eggs with Green Filling
Ingredients:
Classic Deviled egg recipe
Green food coloring
Diced Red Pepper
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Add a few drops of green food coloring to the filling. Garnish the egg with paprika before piping the filling into the egg with a #32 tip. Add 3 diced red peppers for holly berries.
Tall Christmas Tree with Star Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic Deviled Egg recipe
Green food coloring
Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into stars with a micro cutter
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Omit the paprika garnish. Add a few drops of green food coloring to the filling and mix. Place the colored filling into a piping bag. Use a #32 tip to pipe the filling in a tree shape onto the egg. Top with a cheese star.
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe, omit the paprika garnish. Fold the cucumber back and forth into a tree shape onto a toothpick, add a slice of green onion between the folds to hold them apart. Top with a pomegranate seed and stick the toothpick into the filled egg.
Radish Dill Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe
Radish slices
Fresh dill
Instructions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Omit the paprika garnish. Pipe the filling into the eggs with a #32 tip. Garnish with 2 radish slice quarters and a sprig of fresh dill. These deviled eggs look great served in a ring to resemble a large wreath.
Flat Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe
Green food coloring
Red peeper, diced
Fresh Dill
Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into stars with a micro cutter
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe, omit the paprika garnish. Add a few drops of green food coloring to the filling. Pipe the filling into the egg with a #32 tip, then make a Christmas tree shape with more filling on top of the egg. Top with fresh dill, red pepper and a cheese star.
How to make Easy to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
Check out this post for the secret to easy peel hard boiled eggs.
Turns out that easy to peel hard boiled eggs are not boiled! Instead they are steamed. Who knew! All of those useless additives to the water, unusual cooking times, and silly contraptions are rubbish! All you need to do is steam the eggs instead! Here’s how:
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What do you need to make eggs easy to peel?
12 eggs
A pot with a lid. The pot should be large enough to lay the eggs flat across the bottom. A 4.8 quart Dutch oven should be large enough for 12 eggs.
This easy cream of broccoli soup recipe is a great way to get more vegetables into your diet. It pairs well with a salad or sandwich for a quick and easy meal. This soup makes great leftovers for packed lunches.
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Sauté the onions and celery in the olive oil until slightly softened. Then, add the garlic and continue to sauté for another minute. Toss in the broccoli and sauté a couple minutes until slightly softened. Finally, add the broth and canned peas. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Use an Immersion blender to cream the ingredients until smooth. Stir in the cream, vinegar and peeper.
If you need some extra cute in your life, this Nessie Ladle is a great addition to get kids more interested in eating this delicious and healthy soup. Our Nessie served up so much soup, we hardly had any leftover!
After I tried this breakfast casserole, I stopped looking for another egg bake recipe. It is so easy and so versatile. It can be assembled the night before for easy morning baking. This casserole can be baked it in an oven or smoked on a pellet grill. Use this casserole to feed a crowd, or use it for leftover breakfast for a few days.
Preheat oven or Traeger to 350 degrees F. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until the eggs are set.
Can you use Pyrex on a pellet grill?
Pyrex is rated to 425 degrees, but I never go higher than 400 degrees when I use a 9×13 inch Pyrex baking dish on my Traeger Silverton 620 because the temperature does fluctuate + or – 10 degrees. It is also important to make sure you keep you grill clean to avoid flare ups from grease fires.
Can you prepare breakfast casserole the night before?
Yes, this recipe can be prepared the night before. Overnight directions: After you pour ingredients into the greased 9×13 inch Pyrex baking dish, place the lid on the dish and store the prepared/unbaked casserole in the refrigerator overnight. Remove it from the refrigerator in the morning, remove the lid and bake or smoke it. Note this may increase the baking time slightly.
How do you reheat egg bake?
This casserole can make mornings easier because it makes great leftovers. Just cut a piece, put it on a microwave safe plate, cover, and microwave for 45 -60 seconds. Easy breakfast in 1 minute or less!
Optional Variations
Swap out the ham for 1 pound of browned bulk breakfast sausage or chorizo. Drain the sausage and allow it to cook for 5-10 minutes before mixing it into the eggs.
Swap out the onions for peppers, spinach or mushrooms!
Swap out the cheddar cheese for any cheese you like! If you try goat cheese, I would recommend slicing it on top, rather than mixing it in.
Get creative!
Egg casserole with chorizo sausage and goat cheese
