Egg-Mayo Sandwich

I used to go to Deli France now known as Cafe France for my sandwich fix. Egg-Mayo on croissants is a sure fire mood booster alongside some hot soup (nothing in particular) or pasta. 

Two days ago, h's cousin gave us 2 dozens of extra large eggs. Some of them even had 2 yolks. Can you beat that? 

Thinking of what else to do with so many eggs in the pantry, I boiled a couple to make an egg salad for breakfast.

Ingredients:

2 extra large eggs or 3 large eggs

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 tsp salt

Dash of pepper

A handful of shredded lettuce or any greens of your choice (arugula is my first choice)

Chili flakes (optional)

Procedure

Make hard boiled eggs by simmering eggs in salted water for 7-10 minutes depending on their size.

Once the eggs have cooled, peel off the shell and mash the eggs.

Add salt, pepper and mayo. Mix until well blended.

Lay shredded greens on a plate and top with the egg mixture. Add chili flakes if using. 

Serve with toasted bread. 

It's so yummy with pan de sal!

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Going back to this post's featured product, Ragú, which is the favorite pasta sauce brand in our home. According to Ragú's website, the brand has been in the market for 75 years and is currently the most preferred pasta sauce in the U.S.

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In addition, cranberries are considered rich in anti-oxidants that helps prevent cancer and other illnesses. They also have anti-inflammatory properties which hastens recovery from infection.

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Waking-up later than planned makes a lot of us skip this meal. But if it'll take an hour or two more before you can have something to eat for lunch, you need to grab a sandwich and take a few bites.

Good thing I always have a spare Spam on the pantry. Less sodium is a healthier alternative than the original.

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It's Che-Vital pimiento flavored cheese.  I saw one at SM Hypermart and bought a brick.

Now I can enjoy it on my pan de sal and hot choco.