Classic Deviled Eggs
This recipe is classic and my family's favorite: Yield: 12 halves 6 large eggs 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 to 2 dashes Tabasco sauce, to taste Salt, to taste ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives 3 tablespoons mayonnaise Paprika, for garnish Whole fresh chives, for garnish PREPARATION Step 1 Rinse eggs with warm water, and place in a small saucepan. Cover with cold water, place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Turn off heat, cover and let sit for 10-12 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and peel. Cool in the refrigerator, loosely covered, for 15 minutes. Step 2 Halve eggs lengthwise, and carefully scoop out yolks. Place yolks in a bowl, and mash with a fork. Add mustard, Tabasco, salt, pepper and snipped chives. Stir in mayonnaise. Step 3 Fill each egg white with about 1½ teaspoons of the egg-yolk mixture and dust the top with paprika. Arrange in a spoke design on a platter; garnish with whole chives.