Some great recipes for stuffed eggs

For all the various stuffing: Halve 6 hard-boiled eggs either lengthwise or cross-wise – cut of the ends so that they can stand).

Garlic stuffing

Mash the yolks and mix with 2 tbsp. soft butter, 2 tbsp. mayonnaise and 2 small cloves garlic, crushed. Add salt to taste. Refill the egg whites with the stuffing. Sprinkle with finely chopped chives and parsley mixed.

Asparagus stuffing

Combine the yolks with butter and mayonnaise and add the finely grated rind of 1 lemon, salt to taste and a pinch of paprika. Fill the whites and place one asparagus tip cut to fit the length of the egg and place a little band of red pimento across the centre of the asparagus.

Curried stuffing

Proceed as the first two recipes above and add 1 tsp. finely grated onion and 1 tsp. curry powder and salt to taste. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and a slice of black olive.

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Looking for a Light Meal? Why Not Try Grilled Chicken and Asparagus

Ingredients

·         2 tsp. crushed peppercorns

·         1 tbsp. grated lemon rind

·         1 tbsp. lemon juice

·         4 boneless chicken breasts fillets

·         2 tsp. vegetable oil

·         500 g asparagus spears; trimmed

·         250 g cherry tomatoes

Preparation

1.       Combine black peppercorns, lemon rind and lemon juice and rub over chicken pieces; set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.

2.       Heat oil in frying pan over a high heat, add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

3.       Remove chicken from pan, set aside and keep warm.

4.       Add asparagus and tomatoes to pan and cook for 4-5 minutes or until asparagus are tender, but still crisp.

5.       Serve chicken with asparagus and tomatoes.

Serves 4.

Engela