Eggs

Greek Phyllo and Custard Pie (Galaktoboureko)

Posted by FoodandWineChickie on August 23, 2010 at 4:40 pm

I was shown how to make this traditional recipe by a friend’s Yia Yia (Greek grand-mother) many years ago and below is her recipe (with a few variations). Glaze Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water 2-inch piece lemon peel 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice Pie Filling Ingredients: 6 eggs 1 cup granulated [...]

Soft Boiled Egg

Posted by Veronique on December 29, 2009 at 7:34 am

They say a banana is the world’s most perfect food, but a soft-boiled egg with the right seasoning and a dollop of mayo might just be ‘it’ for me. Directions: Place room-temperature egg in a small saucepan. Cover with cold water so there’s about 1-inch of water above the egg. Put saucepan over high heat.  [...]

No-Fail Hard-Boiled Eggs

Posted by Veronique on October 12, 2009 at 5:17 pm

The holidays are right around the corner and as you get ready for those much-loved deviled eggs, learn how to make hard boiled eggs that won’t disappoint AND won’t feature a grayish ring around the yolk. Place room-temperature eggs in a saucepan. Cover with cold water so there’s about 1-inch of water above the eggs. [...]

Bearnaise Sauce – Famous Steakhouse Version

Posted by Veronique on August 17, 2009 at 6:40 am

½ cup butter 2 tbps tarragon vinegar 2 tsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. fine-chopped shallots 1 tsp. dried tarragon 2 large egg yolks ¼ cup water 2 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon Melt the butter in a small saucepan and keep warm. In another small nonreactive pan, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, shallots, dried tarragon, and [...]