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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Fancy Deviled Eggs



Famous for their "sinfully rich" savory filling, these rich little goodies will make you the hit of summer gatherings.

Perfect for cook-outs, bridal and baby showers, these are sure to please.

Humble beginnings



Mayo, Yellow Mustard, Sweet Relish



Lawry's Seasoning Salt and other essential herbs/seasonings.
(not pictured, optional paprika and dill weed for garnish)




These secret weapons will help your deviled eggs to have a beautiful presentation. You do not have to use these exact items. You may be able to find like ones in your kitchen tool arsenal.



Crinkle Cutter, for enhancing fancy presentation.





Easy Accent Decorator for piping filling into eggs. You could also use a plastic bag with the one of the corners cut.

I ended up rigging up a combo of plastic bag with my decorator because the ring is BROKEN! grrr. My professional pastry bag with tips is M.I.A. *tear*



Thin Mesh strainer of some kind. I used the mesh portion of my sugar shaker.









Place eggs in pot. Add water. Add a pinch of salt and a dash of vinegar to prevent major eggshell cracks.








Delicate Yolks pressed through the mesh make this a lump-free filling.




Garlic Powder



Ground Black Pepper (fresh cracked would taste better)



Ground Cumin



Celery Seed (don't go overboard with this stuff!)



Mix well.




Add sweet relish and other wet ingredients. Mix well.












Empties on a platter




Empties refilled




Garnished with Paprika and dried Dill Weed



Transferred to Chillzanne Rectangular Server




INGREDIENTS

1 dozen Large or bigger eggs (hard boiled)
1 tsp Lawry's Seasoning Salt
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1/3 tsp ground Black Pepper (although fresh cracked tastes better)
1/4 tsp Celery Seed
3 tsp Sweet Relish
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
2 tsp Yellow Mustard

optional
paprika
dried dill weed
(olive slices, or baby shrimp)

DIRECTIONS

1. Boil Eggs. Cool, crack and peel them. Cut them in half lengthwise. Set aside.
2. Separate egg yolks from the egg whites.
3. Mash yolks or push them through a sieve for finest crumb quality.
4. Add herbs and seasonings. Mix thoroughly with a fork.
5. Add relish and wet ingredients. Mix well.
6. Add filling to a plastic bag. Cut the corner. Generously pipe filling into egg whites.
7. Garnish if desired.
8. Transfer to serving platter. Chill and enjoy.

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