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The Easiest Way To Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs

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Start With Old Eggs

The first step to getting the perfect hard-boiled eggs is to avoid cooking them while they're still fresh. Older eggs are easier to peel, all due to a matter of chemistry. When eggs have been freshly laid, they have a lower pH level. When chilled in a refrigerator over several days, the pH level of the eggs rises, making them less acidic and therefore easier to peel. But if you're like us and you just can't wait to get your egg fix, you can always try adding this key ingredient...


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Ingredients

Makes 6

  • 1/2 cauliflower head
  • 8 eggs for cauliflower mix
  • Pepper
  • Salt
  • 4-6 cups shredded cheese
  • 6 slices salami
  • 6 tbsp pizza Sauce

 

Method

  1. Boil diced cauliflower in salted water until tender.
  2. Blend, then transfer to mixing bowl.
  3. Mix in 2 eggs, pepper and 2 cups of shredded cheese
  4. Share the cauliflower mixture out between 6 ramekins, forming little cups
  5. Add 1 cup of shredded cheese
  6. Bake for 25 min at 375°F
  7. Add a slice of salami, a tbsp of pizza sauce, and one raw egg to each ramekin
  8. Top with cheese and return to oven for 7 min at 375°F
  9. Serve, and enjoy!