Deviled Eggs
One tradition in my family is to have deviled eggs at almost any holiday gathering. I’m not sure why this happens, but I have just learned to live with it. Actually, I like deviled eggs, but I rarely like how anyone makes them. I have my own recipe that I love, but almost everyone has their own twist to making deviled eggs. If you have never liked these eggs, perhaps it is because you haven’t found the perfect recipe for you.
When I make deviled eggs, I keep it very simple and my recipe never varies. I use mayonnaise, vinegar, and mustard. After the eggs are done, I sprinkle paprika over the top, and they are done. For me, this is the only way to go. Not everyone likes them this way, and that’s all right too. I remember family members having heated debates about using vinegar in deviled eggs. Perhaps the humor in this was what got me through some very tedious extended family gatherings.
If you look online for recipes for deviled eggs, you are going to find simple recipes like mine, and more complicated ones that have ingredients you may never have thought to include. My mother-in-law likes to put relish in her eggs, and it’s really not bad. Some people include ingredients like shellfish, and even caviar. While I’m not sure I’m going to include either of these in my deviled eggs, I can imagine that they taste pretty good.
If you truly want something unique, look through the websites associated with many of today’s popular cooking shows. You may find lower calories recipes, and those made just for those who need to watch fat intake for health reasons. You may find recipes to please even the pickiest eaters, and those that you may only want to serve on special occasions.
Once you have the recipe you love, you can make deviled eggs for your family gatherings as well. The problem with these is, however, that they don’t travel very well. Because deviled eggs are essentially half eggs resting on a plate, they will slide and roll around like nobodies business. Companies that make plastic wear may have the answer to this dilemma. Some make special containers just for deviled eggs. They often have oval indentations that your eggs will sit in perfectly. They may not stay put the whole time, but the damage will be substantially less.
tradition in my family is to have deviled eggs
