When we were little, and we had one of those miserably hot and humid summer days, my mom would make what she called a “cold dinner.” Cold dinners meant no hot dishes. She couldn’t bear to turn on the oven when it felt like 100 degrees, so dinner consisted of things like cucumber salad, open faced sandwiches, melon wrapped in prosciutto, and deviled eggs. I love deviled eggs. I realize they may not be the most popular appetizer- there’s egg, there’s mayo- there’s really no getting beyond that. So if you don’t like them and we happen to be at a BBQ or cookout together, you can leave them to me. And if you do like them, I’m a firm believer that no matter what recipe you use, you should always include a hint of mustard, paprika, and finely chopped onion.
Today’s no scorcher but I’ll eat deviled eggs any day of the week. These guys don’t require much prep, so they’re ideal for those lazy weeknight dinners when I’d much rather be watching TV than cooking. Excuse me while I catch up on Brothers and Sisters.
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I love love love deviled eggs. Thanks for the receipe.
I think there are two kinds of people in this world. People who love deviled eggs. And idiots.
I’m the former.
As soon as I saw this was about deviled eggs I knew that Mr. Runographer would be drooling. I’ll add this to my “to-try” recipes.
Deviled eggs are such a treat. One Thanksgiving the host asked everyone to bring an appetizer. You guessed it - EVERYONE brought deviled eggs - all nine of us. It was such a laugh, albeit cholestrol-ladden event! Of course mine were the best!
I’ve done fancier deviled eggs and I have to say recipes like this one, just the classic ingredients always win out. Great post.
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Nicely done! Next time I give a party I am going to try these beauties.
All I can say is that looks so yummy!
looks delish! totally takes me back to the family potluck parties from my childhood days. thanks for sharing!
Dearest Clara,
I have to just take a moment to tell you of a strong memory I have kept of you with me all of my life. While browsing your blog tonight, I clicked on the Recipe Index to choose a recipe of yours to try next week. The fact that the first recipe listed ever are these Deviled Eggs is special, and I’ll tell you why.
I had at the time, at the age of 10, never before really heard of or had tried Deviled Eggs, until one fateful morning in our 5th grade class together with Mrs. Hermann in Rhinebeck at Chancellor Livingston Elementary School. I had just moved to Rhinebeck from the city. We were doing some sort of show and tell I think, or recipe sharing, or something. It’s vague. I remember a group called the Blue Strawberries (Was that your group?) Anyway, this one morning, you brought in your recipe for Deviled Eggs and I believe Shrimp Scampi as well. I remember thinking, “Deeeelicccioussssss . . . ”
So when I got home, I told my mom all about what I had learned. I told my mom about these yummy snacks this girl Clara in my class made. Mom and I made them together that night and I’ll just never forget that. I made a ton of Deviled Eggs that year…..
Anyway, just a fun little memory I wanted to share with you. Do you remember? What you have going on here is simply sensational and inspirational. You are a major inspiration to me. I wish you endless success, Clara!
Love,
Krissy Rincon
Krissy! Thank you so much! Writing you an email
Superb.