EGG DISHES

2 cups mashed yams, or mashed white potatoes
2 tablespoons grated onions
3/4 cup melted palm oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 ripe tomato, peeled and diced (optional)
6 hard-boiled eggs

Boil yams or potatoes, then mashed smoothly with a fork; or, prepare instant mashed potatoes using directions on package, but using water instead of milk. Prepare gravy in a saucepan by flying onions and seasoning in palm oil. Add tomatoes if desired. Remove from heat. Mash 2 egg yolks and stir into gravy. Stir gravy into mashed yams and mix well until color is even.Empty into a bowl and decorate with remaining whole eggs.

Serves 2 to 4
Cooking time: 45 minutes

2 cups gari
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
l/2 cup water
1 /2 teaspoon ground hot red pepper
I l/4 cups finely chopped onions
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
I cup peanut oil or any cooking oil
4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced
6 eggs, lightly beaten

Sprinkle gari with enough water to moisten, stirring with a fork. Cover and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes. With a wooden spoon, stir in 1/4 cup of the onions, then add remaining ingredients except oil and eggs. Mix thoroughly. Heat oil in a large skillet and sauté remaining onions for about 5 minutes. Add beaten eggs and scramble till eggs are done, then stir in gari mixture. Continue cooking and stirring constantly for another 10 minutes. Empty into a serving bowl and serve piping hot.

Serves 4 to 6
Cooking time: 40 minutes
ACCOMPANIMENTS:Cooked red beans , Baked beans
Note: At the time that the eggs are added, the addition of I pound boiled or fried shrimp will make this a complete and delicious meal.