Simple Yet Gourmet

  I'd like to dedicate this post to my Mom and siblings who have an Instant Pot but never use it because they don't know what to make in it.  I'm still learning new things myself, but these eggs are something I make frequently and they are so easy to do.  Plus, it's totally hands off so you don't have to sit and babysit a pot of boiling water and they peel so easily! It's handy to have hard boiled eggs on hand for sandwiches (have you tried the Egg Salad Sandwich with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese yet ?) , salads, deviled eggs, or just to snack on! I tend to grab one of these in the late afternoon when it's too close to dinner to eat something big but I want a protein packed snack to tide me over.  Hope you'll give these a try!

 I love egg salad sandwiches.  They are quick, easy, and tasty, at least if you have hard-boiled eggs hanging out in your fridge...which I often do.  I like having them on hand for snacks, Brynlee's lunch, or this sandwich. Ok, back to the sandwich.   In the past I've stuck with the traditional components for Egg Salad: eggs, mayo, salt, pepper, and paprika.  Lately I've been making this version though and it's not going anywhere. At first the idea of adding bacon and cheese to egg salad sounded a bit strange to me but I have to admit, I think it's rather delicious.  The crunchy bits of bacon are the best! 

There is nothing fancy about these eggs. In fact, this really isn't even a recipe, more of a handy tip. I had heard of making "hard boiled eggs" in the oven before but hadn't given it a try till now. I've struggled with making hard boiled eggs in the past. It was always a hassle to watch the pot till it started boiling to make sure they were done for just the perfect amount of time, and even when they seemed to be cooked well I had issues peeling them. With these eggs, you just put them in the oven and set the timer. Done.

Sorry for the long break in recipes! I got a crazy idea to take my family to Washington D.C. for a long weekend! If you have never been, you should plan a time and go. There was so much to see, learn and experience. We saw D.C., Baltimore, Gettysburg and Mt Vernon. Plus all the trees were turning, apples were being picked and the weather was amazing! Being out of town, I have not been doing much cooking but here is a very simple but fun breakfast my kids love to make. I but bowls out of all different types of fillings, and they create their own omelette. When Mike is out of town we eat this for dinner with muffins!