Holiday potluck parties are lots of fun; a day to eat hearty and share good times. Bedeviled by what to bring? Try this easy spicy recipe for deviled eggs. (Do you know why they’re called deviled eggs? You get to eat two if you know the answer.*)
Deviled Eggs with Curry
Eggs (week-old or just-ready-to-expire eggs peel more easily)
1 tsp. salad dressing for each egg
Dash of curry powder
Dash of paprika
Hard-boil eggs using an egg cooker or a pot of cold water (cover eggs with water, bring to a boil, remove from heat, cover, and let stand 10-12 minutes). Drain; then place eggs in ice water until cool. Peel cooled eggs and cut in half lengthwise.
Slide egg yolks onto a plate and mash with a fork.
Stir in salad dressing until mixture is smooth and creamy.
Spoon yolk mixture back into egg whites, or use a disposable plastic baggie and an icing tip if you want ooh-la-la fancy deviled eggs.
Sprinkle with curry powder to taste. Dust with paprika for more color.
Arrange on a festive platter and serve warm or cold.
If you’re traveling to the potluck, carry this dish in an insulated cooler with ice.
*According to the Oxford Companion to Food, by Alan Davidson (1999), pp. 247-248, “devil” is a culinary term which first appeared as a noun in the 18th century, and then in the early 19th century as a verb meaning to cook something with fiery hot spices or condiments. The term was presumably adopted because of the connection between the devil and the excessive heat where the devil dwells.
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A brief into for the top selling fantasy book by HL Carpenter.
When fourteen year old Tovi Taggert moves to Honeysuckle Hollow to take care of her grandmother, she has a hard time fitting in. For one thing, she’s been tagged with the hated nickname Too-Tall Tovi. For another, everyone at Honeysuckle Hollow High believes Tovi played the Choking Game with someone else’s boyfriend and made out with him besides.
As if she doesn’t have enough problems, after the latest stand-off in the school hallway, Tovi finds a gorgeous speckled egg nestled in a feather lined nest.
She takes the egg home. Mysterious visitors begin appearing almost immediately. Even more worrisome, whatever is inside the egg starts chipping its way out.
When the egg hatches, revealing a winged horse, Tovi’s troubles multiply.
As she struggles to return the horse to the magical land where he belongs, Tovi must make a courageous decision—and accept what that decision will cost her.
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Choking game and devil eggs. Is there a connection here? LOL The Skyhorse sounds great and so do the eggs.
ReplyDeleteYikes! We didn't think of that...but no, no connection. :)
DeleteThanks for stopping by, Susan!
Oh yum! My hubby loves these devil delights! Thanks for your recipe, HL and wishing you and yours happy holidays and a full glass! Salute!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sharon! Same right back atcha!
DeleteThank you, Sloane, for your continued support and good cheer. You're an inspiration--in fact, you can have an extra deviled egg if you like. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, ladies, I definitely do like! Deviled eggs are one of my "few" vices. Thanks for creating all these good recipes we can share and please keep them coming.
DeleteI could eat way too many of these delights. Thanks for the recipe, ladies. One of my very favorites.
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