I cannot tell you how happy we are to be home! When Tony was in the hospital and slept, we usually turned all the lights off and turned the t.v. down – at least now when he’s resting I can do laundry and some household chores. 😀
So I am trying to put a meal plan together for the week and its a tough one. Problem number one: low fiber = no brown rice, no whole wheat bread, no whole fruit or vegetables. Problem two: he doesn’t really have a taste for anything.
So my plan is to have “choices” for him to chose from. One of his favorite things is egg salad. It doesn’t make an appearance very often because I don’t like it (along with tuna noodle casserole, which I plan to make him for next week!) and because I’ve probably only cooked hard boiled eggs perfectly about twice in my life.
I’ve done the vinegar trick to the water so you don’t get that unsightly green “ring” around the yolk. I’ve boiled the eggs, then removed them off the heat with a lid on for 15 minutes. But almost every time, no matter what method I did, the egg white would come off when I went to peel the eggs – especially frustrating when I am trying to make pretty deviled eggs for the holidays!
I saw this recipe earlier in the week, wrote down the instructions, and quickly forgot where I found it. I promise I’ll find it so I can give proper credit!
Hard Boiled Eggs
- 3 eggs (or however many you want)
- tap water, enough to cover the eggs by one inch
Carefully put the eggs in a pot and cover with tap water until covered by an inch. Bring to a boil, once it boils, set your timer for 10 minutes. At the last minute, put water and a cup of ice in a bowl – once the 10 minute buzzer goes off, transfer to the cold water bath. And leave them alone. They have to come back to room temperature.
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Now I had to come up with an egg salad recipe – maybe this is typical, but I am not sure – is there diced pickles in egg salad?
Simple Egg Salad for Two
(129 calories, 9.1 fat, 2.3 carbs, 0 fiber and 9.6 protein = 3 pointsplus)
- 3 hard boiled eggs, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons real mayo
- 1 teaspoon sweet pickle juice (I added this because it was a tad thick)
- 1 stalk celery, chopped finely
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
- pinch of sea slat
- cracked pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
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No ring! I served them on Whole Wheat Ritz Crackers – 5 crackers are 2 points, but guess what? 4 crackers are only 1 point!
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And guess what? I loved it. I think if I were going to make these just for me, I would add crushed red pepper or sriracha sauce – I just ended up splashing a bit of Tabasco – perfect!
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Do you like egg salad? Do you add pickles to yours?
I always find that using slightly older vs. fresh eggs really does the trick for the peeling problem. The egg salad looks so pretty! I don’t like mayo- so I usually avoid those salads 🙁 But adding pickles sounds just fantastic
my aunt makes a terrific egg salad and adds finely grated shallot to it
Hi!! I had to go back quite a few posts to catch up! I have been a BAD blog reader but boy have I missed it! I need my blog reading time!!! lol
First off I need to say I am SO glad all is well with Tony and that he is home safe now! 🙂 I also need to give you a BIG pat on the back for not only eating pretty darn well for having a crazy schedule and life for a while, but also blogging!
I also wanted to say THANK YOU and send back HUGS your way! I have been battling my over eating for my whole life, and when I write a post like I did the other day and so many people can relate it makes me feel like I can get through the rough patches. I know I am not alone and that means the world to me. 🙂
I have tracked for 2 full days now and I plan on having a great week! 🙂 Hope you do too! 🙂 xoxo
That’s awesome TJ! Let’s both have a great week!
You mean I don’t have to pay for expert advice like this anymroe?!
Engithlening the world, one helpful article at a time.
Always a good job right here. Keep rolling on through.
I love egg salad, especially right after it is made because it is a little warm. Ever since my first pregnancy I have developed an intolerance to eggs. I get bad stomach aches. I can eat them a little every once in a while…mmm I love eggs, what a sad thing to have to eat infrequently.
I am so glad you guys are home!
I’m a fan of egg salad, but I hate pickles!
But you love pumpkin! I am actually going to be making a pumpkin coconut soup and when I saw it I thought of you! 😀
Yup, that’ll do it. You have my apirocpatien.
Posts like this brighten up my day. Thanks for taking the time.
I love egg salad. Those eggs look beautiful, perfectly done.
I do like egg salad! Hardboiling eggs can be such a pain!
Thanks for the great recipe Biz! I make egg salad alot and don’t put pickles or the juice in but I think I will try it this time! Plan on making it tomorrow! Always looking for new tastes in our everyday food!
We have used this method for years Bizzy and it is the best – the only thing I could suggest that the time depends on the size of the egg – we do 10 minutes for small, 12 for medium and 15 for large – we find it makes a difference. But definitely the ice bath at the end.
I am so glad that Tony is home – the family asked that I send a long best wishes from them too – we are all so excited and relieved.
Take care and try to relax this weekend. Hugs and love!
Thanks Skippy! 😀
I LOVE egg salad and I boil my eggs the same way, except I put baking soda in the water. I’ve heard it helps break down that membrane on the inside of the shell. I have heard of ppl adding relish to egg salad, but I prefer mine without relish. Sometimes I add celery salt instead of normal salt, too.
SOOO glad Tony is home with you!
I boil eggs the same way you do! Until I found this method it was always hit or miss… I like egg salad, but I can’t eat it anymore. I once in a while make it for hubby, but I have never added pickle juice. I’ll have to give it a try!
Thanks for your supportive comment on my blog. I appreciate the support; I have found that blogging is one of the few things that takes my mind off things for a while…
Nice eggs! I love egg salad because I love deviled eggs.
I was going to say I thought that using older eggs makes them easier to peel, but maybe I have that backwards!
I do like egg salad with pickles! Thanks for sharing the tips on now to boil eggs and not have the white go with the shell!
I HATE boiling eggs, I stink at it and always have the white peel off too. I am actually posting an egg salad on Monday morning that I LOVED. Here is the link to the original, I mixed the avocado and stuff all together as it was easier. Not as pretty but easier. It was delcious! I’ve got a chicken egg salad recipe on my blog too that was good.
http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/mexican-egg-salad-wraps/bdf55b9e-3d6b-40f0-914f-2a207008322b/
Thanks Debbi! 😀
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This is the prettiest egg salad I’ve ever seen!
Funny, I have been craving egg salad like crazy!!! Now I really want it after seeing yours!
I suck at egg boiling/peeling, too. I’ll definitely try your trick!
So happy you guys are home!!!!
I love egg salad and can’t wait to make some when I get home this afternoon! Most Def NO PICKLES
That’s cleared my thoughts. Thanks for cobritnuting.
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We also like egg salad, but I add dill pickle relish to ours, as I’m not a huge sweet pickle fan!
I always ad a dab of tabasco to egg salad, as my mom did. Definitely gives it a zip. So glad Tony has only one private duty nurse now – I know you guys are tickled pink to have the big surgery and hospitalization behind you.
This looks wonderful! I’ve saved it to make it for my husband – he too LOVES egg salad and tuna noodle. Me, not so much. But i’m willing to try this one since you liked it – I always like your food. 🙂
I hope you’re having a wonderful day home with Tony – i’m so happy for you and am glad you guys are doing well!