Ham & Egg Salad {A Guest Recipe from Melissa's Cuisine}

Hi everyone! I’m Melissa and I blog over at Melissa's Cuisine. I’d love for you to stop by and visit my blog—I’m sure you’ll find something that you’ll love over there. If you like what you see, feel free to, stop by my Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter pages too, I love making new friends! I am honored to be posting here at Frugal Foodie Mama today. Thank you, Carrie, for having me!

Today I would like to share a recipe for ham and egg salad. I know when it’s so hot outside, I dread spending an hour in the kitchen making dinner. Instead, I tend to turn to easy dishes, especially cold ones, like this salad. Serve it on a big bun, alongside fresh watermelon and a green salad (and maybe some chips!), and you have a quick, easy, and delicious summer meal!
I made these hard-boiled eggs in the oven. Have you tried that method yet? You simply place one egg in each cavity of a muffin tin (I used a mini muffin tin) and place the eggs in a 350 degree oven. Bake for 30 minutes. Then place the hot eggs in a bowl of ice water for 10 minutes. The eggs will be done perfectly and the ice bath makes them peel so easily. Of course, these still take time to make, but I found it to be so much easier than boiling the eggs!
Since we had some leftover ham, I decided to toss it into the egg salad. It was a great decision! Mike and I both really enjoyed this salad and it was quite filling.

Ham and Egg Salad
Serves 6
Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 1/2 cup diced ham 2 Tablespoons pickle relish 1/2 cup mayonnaise salt and pepper, to taste
1. Chop hard-boiled eggs into small pieces.
2. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. If necessary, add more mayonnaise to achieve desired creaminess.
3. Add salt and pepper to meet your desired taste.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge until you're ready to serve.

Thank you so much, Melissa for sharing this recipe with all of us!  I know what I am making for our next picnic lunch... even if it is just sitting out on our deck for the afternoon. ;)  Make sure you stop by Melissa's Cuisine to check out all of her yummy recipes!

3-2-1 Microwave Cake {A Guest Recipe from Melissa's Cuisine}

Hi everyone! I’m so excited to be posting here at Frugal Foodie Mama. I’ve been a long time reader, and I love Carrie’s recipes. Plus, she’s just the sweetest and so fun to work with. I’m Melissa and I blog over at Melissa's Cuisine. I’ve been blogging as a hobby for about 5 years now! (Although I didn’t really get serious about it until after I got married.) My husband, Mike, and I live in Western Michigan with our dog, Champ. We are expecting our first child this July! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite snacks with you…

Do you have just one minute?  Good news!  Then you have enough time to make this cake!  When I first saw this recipe, I was a little bit reluctant to try it.  It seemed too simple and too good to be true.  I really doubted that this cake would taste good.

Thankfully, I was wrong!  This cake is incredibly simple, but it's also very good.  Just look at this picture, see how light and fluffy the cake is? 

I love single serving desserts, especially when it comes to cakes because even if my husband doesn't want any, it doesn't stop me from enjoying it!

This cake is perfect for the times when you're craving something sweet, but don't have the time or desire to bake an entire cake.  I created the mix and I have it stored in a container in my pantry.  Then, when the craving strikes, it takes less than two minutes to fulfill my desire.  I found that the cake was not sweet enough on its own for me, so I typically will add some frosting to the top.  If I don't have frosting in the house, I'll make a thin icing with powdered sugar and milk and drizzle that over the cake.  I actually prefer the icing because it seeps into the cake and down the sides, giving every bite the perfect amount of sweetness.

3-2-1 Cake

For the mix:
1 box Angel Food Cake mix
1 box "any flavor" Cake mix (I chose Funfetti)

Mix the two cake mixes together and store in a Ziploc bag or airtight container.

When you're ready to make your cake:

Measure out 3 Tablespoons of the cake mix and place it in a mug.

Add in 2 Tablespoons of water and stir.

Microwave on high for 1 minute.  (Keep in mind that microwaves vary, so you may need more or less time for your cake to cook.)

Top with frosting, if desired, and enjoy your cake right out of the mug!

*Note: The cakes shown above are made as a double recipe, so they fill the whole mug.  I used 6 Tablespoons cake mix and 4 Tablespoons water.  I still microwaved for 1 minute and they were done.

Source: The Better Baker

Thank you so much for sharing this with us all today, Melissa!  I am a HUGE fan of mug cakes, and this one is SO crazy easy to make! :)