Shirred Eggs for the Ides of March

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Astrology-based dishes may bring about optimal bliss. Depending on the planetary alignment, the Sun and the Moon, we can prepare delicious recipes to help the capriciousness of the Stars!

The Ides of March, which indicates the half of the month, used to be a Roman holiday dedicated to Mars, the god of war. It was celebrated with a large military parade and with a lot of splendor. This time I will celebrate it my way by making one of my favorite dishes. It is by no means a military parade but I bet you I could conquer the world if I were to serve this. Enjoy fellow Pisceans!

Check out my shirred eggs video recipe on Facebook.com/HarryPagancoss during my Hometown visit. In the meantime, let us get cooking.

Shirred Eggs

1 teaspoon salted butter

2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream

2 large eggs

salt and freshly pepper

paprika

1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

1 cup leftover mashed sweet potatoes

Preheat oven to 375°.

Coat a 6-oz. ramekin with butter. Add a few teaspoons of the sweet potato mash and cover the bottom to make a layer. Add the cheese.

Pour whipping cream into ramekin.

Crack eggs into ramekin, coaxing yolks toward the center, using a spoon if necessary.

Season eggs with salt and pepper.

Using a water bath, bake for 12 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika and enjoy.