Pineapple Casserole

Cheddar cheese is an unexpected surprise in this sweet casserole.  With a buttery Ritz cracker topping, Pineapple Casserole is a pleasing accompaniment to ham or pork.

Pineapple Casserole

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Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus

Does any vegetable say spring more than asparagus?  If you have good ingredients, sometimes a simple recipe is all you need for utmost flavor.  Cooking asparagus in an air fryer makes for a quick side with perfect results.  Plus, I give directions for an easy, quick way to know where to break off the woody ends.

Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus

1 lb. asparagus (See preparation instructions below) 

2 tsp. olive oil

Salt

Freshly ground pepper

Grated or shredded Parmesan cheese or canned Parmesan cheese

1/2 lemon

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.   Place the asparagus in a resealable container.  Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Shake to coat.  Place the asparagus in the air fryer basket and air-fry at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes until cooked as desired.  Shake the basket once or twice while it's cooking.

Turn off the air fryer and sprinkle asparagus with the desired amount of Parmesan cheese. Close the air fryer drawer again for about a minute to allow the cheese to soften.  Move the asparagus to a serving platter or plate, and grind some black pepper over it.  Squeeze the lemon over the asparagus and serve.  

Asparagus Preparation:   Rinse asparagus thoroughly (especially the tips) with cold water.  With two hands, gently bend the asparagus near the ends. You’ll be able to feel where it wants to break. Snap off the stalk end as far down as it will easily break.

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Note:  Every air fryer cooks differently so adjust accordingly.  For reference, my air fryer is the Paula Dean 8.5 qt. (1700w).

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Pressure Cooker Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

Hard-boiled eggs with creamy yolks, tender whites, no green rings around the yolks, AND shells that practically fall off the eggs?  It's all possible using your pressure cooker.

Pressure Cooker Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

Yield:  varies

Approximate Total Time:  35 minutes including ice bath
Electric Pressure Cooker Size:  6 quarts

 Frieda Franchina created the method for perfect hard-boiled eggs.  The recipe can be found on Frieda's website Frieda Loves Bread:  http://www.friedalovesbread.com/2014/04/hard-cooked-eggs-that-peel-like-dream.html?m=1

PC Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs 101:

*Place eggs on a wire trivet or in a steamer basket.  (I have a flat steamer basket that I place on my trivet to make it easier to remove the eggs when done.)

*Low pressure--the secret to hard-boiled eggs success:

*If you shake the eggs lengthwise a few times before putting them into the basket, it will help center the yolks.  Alternately, you can also store the eggs on their sides in the refrigerator before cooking them.