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Traditional Stuffed Eggs
Traditional Stuffed Eggs are as old as the hills in the south. The traditional ingredients are mashed egg yolks, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper with a little bit of minced onion and minced pickles. Garnishes are optional. As time has gone on, the ingredients have expounded to the hot and spicy and all kinds of fillers. It is easy to create your own variations. The binder is usually mayonnaise, but sour cream, yogurt, and cream can be used. The fillers should be more in ratio than the mashed egg yolks, and make sure they are minced so they are easy to scoop and fill in the egg white half. To start this recipe, you will need to know how to make the perfect boiled eggs, so head over to my recipe for Shrimp Stuffed Eggs . Have you ever added too much mayonnaise or mustard to your egg yolks, and the filling is too runny? Don't fret; I have a secret to fixing that; add instant potato flakes a tablespoon at a time until the filling thickens. I have also
Easy Crockpot Mandarin Chicken
Easy Crockpot Mandarin Chicken is just what it says Easy! I have been seeing this recipe circling around on Pinterest and knew I had to give it a try. I did make a few changes to our liking. It will definitely be making a regular appearance on our menu rotations. I love the ingredients in this recipe and added a few of my own. I added onions and bell pepper to give it additional color and taste. You could add mandarin oranges or pineapple, but we prefer it with just the vegetables. Either way the flavors explode in your mouth, and you can't stop eating it. I also love the fact that I can make it in a crockpot. I have always cooked most anything in the summer so using the crockpot for me is more out of convenience than anything. The one thing that I most favor about using a crockpot is you don't have to watch the stove when you cook. You can go about doing other things while your meal is simmering away. Yes, the crockpot is a real plus with thi
