making this: easter deviled eggs

I have a strong bond with eggs. In all forms. Unfortunately, my boyfriend is not big on the “sulfur” taste/smell of hard boiled eggs. So any chance I have to make deviled eggs for someone besides myself is very exciting. These are for his family!

Easter pastels? Eggs? Yes. Totally.

I try to use this egg timer thing I have, but by the time I’m positive they’re done, with or without the timer, I look at it and I’m all “what’s it say? oh well”. But I stick it in there when I remember.

I filled four cups with water, three drops of food coloring, and a dash of apple cider vinegar.

Peeling eggs is so therapeutic.

Easter Deviled Eggs

Eggs (the more the merrier)
For the filling I use:
Mayonnaise
Mustard
Horseradish
Worcestershire sauce
Paprika to Garnish

Place the eggs on one layer in a large pot and fill with cold water, filling about an inch or two above them. Put on stove and turn heat to high. Once they reach a boil, take off heat and cover for 12 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of cold water. Let them get as cold as you can.

I use a butter knife to crack all along the middle. Then I crack the opposite way and peel off the shell easily. Cut in half, remove the yolk and place in a large bowl. Once all of the eggs are halved and the yolks are removed, it’s time to dye!

I was very, very, very weary of these looking disgusting. So I wanted them to be pretty pale, therefore hopefully still appetizing. I could have soaked each egg for a minute to get them super saturated, but I only kept them in the food coloring for about 20-30 seconds each.

Once they’re all colored to your liking, make the yolk mixture. I glob in a ton of mayo until it gets creamy enough. Then add a tablespoon of mustard, a teaspoon of horseradish, a teaspoon of Lea and Perrins, and some fresh ground pepper. If it’s still not creamy enough, add. more. mayo.

Many people like to put the yolk mixture in a ziploc and cut the corner to fill the whites, but I feel like I have more control with a spoon. It’s just way less pretty. Garnish with paprika.