Egg Salad Sandwich Filling With Green Onions And Bacon

This Egg Salad Sandwich Filling With Green Onions And Bacon, is a deluxe version of good old egg salad. Chopped capers, celery seed, and poultry seasoning, while simple ingredients,  help to make this special.

Egg Salad Sandwich Filling With Green Onions And Bacon is a classic for sandwiches.
Photo: Cynthia Dalton

You can take your bacon and eggs with you with this recipe for Egg Salad Sandwich Filling With Green Onions And Bacon. It makes an excellent sandwich or wrap with sprouts and tomato slices.

The inspiration for this was four lonely pieces of cooked bacon rattling around in my fridge with no place to go and plenty of time to get there.

The thought process flowed simply. BLT? Nope, no lettuce. Bacon and eggs? Nope, don’t want to clean up a frying pan after cooking eggs. But still, bacon and eggs does sound good. Egg salad!

Now, you might say there’d still be a pot to clean up. Well, sort of. More like a glass measuring cup.

Anytime I intend to chop up eggs anyway,  I boil eggs in the microwave.

Here’s how: I get a large glass measure (8 cup measure) grease the inside, add cold water approximately a fourth of the way up from the bottom of the glass measure, carefully, one at a time, break individual eggs  into a small bowl, and then carefully, so as to not break the yolk, ease each egg into the water at the bottom of the glass measure until I have 6 eggs in the glass measure.

These I microwave on high for 6 minutes. I then gently lift one out of the water with a slotted spoon and push with my finger tip on the yolk quickly (its hot) to see if its firm. If it isn’t (times will vary) I put everything back and, in 1 minute increments, cook the eggs a little longer.

Once they’re cooked, I carefully separate them in the water with the slotted spoon, and transfer them to a shallow bowl, lined with paper towels, to let them cool.

When the eggs are at room temperature, I transfer them to a bowl and chop them using two knives cutting through the eggs in the opposite direction from one another.

This results in fluffy chopped eggs, an easier clean-up with the glass measure than I would have had with a frying pan, and the best part of all  —  I don’t have to fuss with peeling shells away from boiled eggs.

Egg Salad Sandwich Filling With Green Onions And Bacon is budget-friendly, high-protein, and even low-carb if you omit bread and choose to use this as a filling for everything from grilled portabella mushrooms to avacados and tomatoes.

Please try this recipe and let me know how you like it in the Comments section below.

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Egg Salad Sandwich Filling With Green Onions And Bacon
Green onions, capers, bacon, and the perfect blend of seasonings combine to create an egg salad sandwich filling that pairs nicely with peppery radish sprouts in a sandwich, but would be equally at home as a snack gracing the top of your favorite cracker or vegetable round. © The Working Lunch Project
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Course Lunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 1 hour (chilling time)
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Course Lunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 1 hour (chilling time)
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  1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, cover, and allow to chill in the fridge for 1 hour. Enjoy within a few days.
Recipe Notes

Nutritional facts per serving:

258 calories

21g fat

514mg sodium

2g carbs

0g fiber

13g protein

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Chicken Spread With Herbes De Provence

Chicken Spread with Herbes de Provence is a quick and easy do ahead recipe. A blend that transforms simple ingredients, including Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and simple seasonings, into a taste of sunny Provence.

Chicken Spread With Herbes de Provence, as the name implies, contains Herbes de Provence, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise combine to create a simple spread good on crackers and in sandwiches
Photo: Cynthia Dalton

Two leftover chicken breasts, looking completely forlorn tucked in a bowl in my refrigerator, inspired Chicken Spread with Herbes de Provence,

To create this recipe, I took my cue from the south of France, because every late winter, l always seem to find myself turning to all things Provençale. I guess it’s my way of jump-starting spring. I enjoy imagining the warm sun on my back, and I love immersing myself in fantasies of the line, form, color, and texture of Province, including bright floral and foulard prints, pots of multicolor flowers, and  in particular, air perfumed with lavender. In fact, for good luck, I keep lavender lady dolls (santons) from Provence near me, even on my work desk.

By the way, according to beyond.fr:

Santons are clay figurines that depict the colorful people, traditional trades, activities and costumes of Provence. Santons derived from the idea of the Provencal inhabitants on their way to the Nativity with their humble, local offerings… Read more here.

Photo of lavender lady dolls to accompany the recipe for Chicken Spread with Herbes de Provence
Photo: Cynthia Dalton

Lavender is one essential ingredient in a really good blend of Herbes de Province. And, as luck would have it, I had such a blend sitting in a nice, cool, dark place just waiting for an excuse to party!

Chicken Sread with Herbes de Provence requires the floral notes of dried lavender.
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A little Dijon mustard for a tart, white wine note, a little freshly ground black pepper, a little hot sauce, onion and garlic powders, and creamy, tangy mayonnaise and I had the whole thing pulled together in no time.

After measuring the dried herbs, I like to rub the herbs between my fingers posed over the bowl of the food processor to release their essential oils as they drift down into the chicken mixture. This makes a world of difference in the flavor of the finished spread, but it also gives the herbs a finer consistency that softens better as the mixture chills in the refrigerator.

This chicken spread makes a great sandwich filling and tastes great with a variety of breads. It’s terrific on toasted baguette slices or your favorite cracker. Some, might even fill a croissant with the spread.

Perfect for a quick breakfast on the go, a lunchtime treat, or a delicious snack, Chicken Spread with Herbes de Provence, would also make a nice addition to a high-protein, low-carb repertoire. I can see it spread atop sliced zucchini with maybe a slice of lightly salted cherry tomato or nestled inside endive spears.

Please give this a try and tell me what you think in the Comments section below.

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Chicken Spread With Herbes De Provence
Quick to prepare, this chicken spread includes herbes de Provence and it should be noted that not all herbes de Provence blends are created equal. I always look for blends that include rosemary, anise or fennel seed, and especially lavender. © The Working Lunch Project
Chicken Spread With Herbes de Provence, as the name implies, contains Herbes de Provence, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise combine to create a simple spread good on crackers and in sandwiches
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Course Lunch, Snack
Cuisine French
Prep Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 1 hour (chilling time)
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servings 1/4 cup each
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Course Lunch, Snack
Cuisine French
Prep Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 1 hour (chilling time)
Servings
servings 1/4 cup each
Ingredients
Chicken Spread With Herbes de Provence, as the name implies, contains Herbes de Provence, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise combine to create a simple spread good on crackers and in sandwiches
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Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a food processor, add all the ingredients in the order listed.
  2. Put lid on bowl of food processor and pulse until thoroughly combined and finely textured. Scrap down the sides of the bowl and pulse again briefly to make sure everything is combined.
  3. Transfer mixture to a nonreactive bowl, cover, and refrigerate 1 hour to chill and allow flavors to marry. You should have a yield of approximately 1 1/2 cups. Use within a few days.
Recipe Notes

Nutritional facts per serving:

180 calories

15g fat

182mg sodium

0g carbs

0g fiber

11g protein

 

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Brown Nut Bread

This recipe, Brown Nut Bread, is a mildly sweet combination of toasted walnuts, plump raisins, and citrusy orange zest. Welcome year round, it also makes a great alternative to Irish soda bread for St. Patrick’s Day.

Brown Nut Bread, perfect for toasting, slathered with butter.
Photo: Cynthia Dalton

I’ve had this recipe for years, having adapted it from a Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, The Dieter’s Cookbook (1982 edition). It was hauntingly familiar to me from the beginning and apparently I come by it naturally.

I remember my Dad telling me that my ancestry is Scotch and Irish, my remote ancesters having left Scotland for the midlands of Ireland. And, busy lot that they seem to have been, they also found time to serve on several of the Crusades. At least, supposedly.

I have no idea if all of this is true for sure, or not, but something in the genes may explain why I love this stuff, and why I especially crave it toasted and slathered with Irish butter (it’s actually a low-fat recipe until I get at it). Does sound incriminating, doesn’t it?

In fact, this Brown Nut Bread is very similar to British brown breads I’ve tasted, although those breads are, more often than not, made with dates. not raisins.

It’s also reminiscent of Boston brown bread but without the cook having to get into the process of steaming the loaves.

At any rate, I’ve also been known to make a change of pace lunch of this by spreading  toasted slices with cream cheese I’ve flavored with orange zest, honey, and a dash of vanilla extract.

As I said earlier, I’ve been known to serve this bread instead of Irish soda bread on St. Patrick’s Day because this recipe has a larger yield — two nice, big loaves — if you’re feeding a crew as opposed to just a few people, this is a real plus.

Also, these can be made way in advance. The loaves freeze beautifully. Just take them out of the freezer and let them defrost at room temperature for several hours. I will say, I usually have this in my freezer, presliced, for easy toasting.

Whether you include this recipe for Brown Nut Bread in your St. Patrick’s Day Feast or stow it away in your freezer for quick breakfasts, lunches, or even snacks, I hope it  becomes a favorite of yours as well.

Let me know what you think in the Comments section below. In the meantime, enjoy!

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Homey, warming, and nostalgia-inducing, this Brown Nut Bread is quick to pull together and makes the house smell wonderful, and feel welcoming, while it's baking. © The Working Lunch Project
Brown Nut Bread, perfect for toasting, slathered with butter.
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Cuisine British
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50-55 minutes
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Cuisine British
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50-55 minutes
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Brown Nut Bread, perfect for toasting, slathered with butter.
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Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  2. Spray two 8x4x2" loaf pans with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the first 4 ingredients (whole wheat flour through salt). Set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients (eggs through orange zest). Note: I like to finely zest the orange peel directly into the bowl of the wet ingredients to capture the essential oils from the peel as I zest. If you want to do this as well, instead of pre-zesting the orange peel and measuring a packed tablespoon, just thoroughly zest 2 good-sized oranges right into the bowl.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and blend just until almost combined. Add the nuts and raisins and briefly stir to mix in the add-ins and finish combining the batter.
  6. Divide batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans. Here's a trick I devised: to help the tops of each loaf rise attractively, use the handle of a wooden spoon to create a shallow indent down the middle of the top of each loaf lengthwise, from short end to short end. This helps prevent the naturally occuring crack on the top of each loaf from developing off-center, or on the side of the top of each loaf as they bake.
  7. Bake loaves on center rack of oven for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of each loaf comes out clean. Check the loaves toward the last 20 minutes of baking. I've always covered them loosely with foil at this point, to protect the tops of the loaves from over-browning.
  8. With oven mitts, carefully remove loaves from pans (they're hot) and cool loaves on a wire rack.
  9. Store each loaf in a plastic storage bag in the refrigerator. Use within a few days or freeze.
Recipe Notes

Nutritional facts per serving:

108 calories

2g fat

175mg sodium

21g carbs

2g fiber

3g protein

*Toast nuts on a rimmed baking sheet in a 350° F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until fragrant.

 

 

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Classic Tuna Salad

A classic tuna salad with albacore tuna, green onions, finely minced celery, capers, pimientos, and salad olives in a mayonnaise dressing with herbs and spices.

A classic tuna salad with a mayonnaise dressing.
Photo: Cynthia Dalton

It was, what we used to call, “swell elegant.” “It” was my first “grown-up” birthday party. At the very sage, wise, and sophisticated age of six, my birthday party plan went from hotdogs and potato chips, to a lady-like luncheon salad, hard rolls and butter, ice tea, and a meaty, beefsteak tomato stuffed with my Mom’s classic tuna salad.

It also went from a simple homemade layer cake for dessert, to a masterpiece my Mom created, based on my fantasy cake I had described to her for nearly three months in advance.

My dream cake was based on a strapless, white evening dress my always elegant Mom had, with layers of silk and chiffon and a wide midriff of ornately embroidered bright pink, tangerine, and  fuchia colored roses and rose buds with trailing leaves and vines, in two tones of green, both light and dark.

My Mom was a fantastic cook. You can blame my love of cooking directly on my Mom and I think some of the greatest memories I have from childhood involve the time I spent with my Mom in the kitchen.

But more than a great cook, my Mom was a brave cook. No challenge phased her. So she took it in stride when I requested a multi-layered strawberry cake with white buttercream frosting and as literal a translation of those embroidered roses as she could possibly conjure up.

My Mom had never ventured into sugar-craft, but no matter, she taught herself how to make the tiny, detailed, buds, blooms, leaves, and tendrils. The result of all her hours of effort was the most beautiful and delicious cake I had ever eaten or ever will eat again.

I don’t remember the presents I received that year, I don’t even remember the names of the little friends in attendance (for which I should be ashamed), but that gorgeous cake was the greatest gift EVER!

And the classic tuna salad became my most requested party entree, vying only with the New Orleans-style boiled shrimp feast for which my Mom was also famous.

Parsley, green onions, celery, capers, lemon, and hot sauce are ingredients for classic tuna salad.
Photo: Cynthia Dalton

You don’t have to wait for a special occasion however, to enjoy Mom’s classic tuna salad — it travels well for lunch — although you will need access to refrigeration or an insulated bag to keep it chilled. And, it shines stuffed into an avacado half or a ripe, earthy tomato. Do be sure to season the tomato or avacado half — my Mom believed that all food elements need their own seasoning and I concure.

Please use the comments section below to share your memories of your first “grown-up” birthday party feast as well as your take on this recipe.

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Classic Tuna Salad
Don't be put off by the long list of ingredients — which are mostly pantry staples, and measuring them into the dressing is a snap. Also, if you're using this for a sandwich filling, unless you are using a sturdy roll designed to soak up dressing, I find it's best to avoid a soggy sandwich by packing bread and filling separately, until lunchtime.© The Working Lunch Project
A classic tuna salad with a mayonnaise dressing.
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Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 1 hour
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Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 1 hour
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A classic tuna salad with a mayonnaise dressing.
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Instructions
  1. In a small bowl mix first 12 ingredients (mayonnaise through black pepper) for dressing and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together remaining ingredients.
  3. Add most of dressing to tuna mixture, toss to combine, and add the remaining dressing to your desired consistency.
  4. Refrigerate and chill tuna salad for 1 hour to allow flavors to combine before derving. Use within a few days.
Recipe Notes

Nutritional facts per serving:

252 calories

21g fat

556mg sodium

3g carbs

0.7g fiber

14g protein

 

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