Deviled Eggs Two Ways

One of my absolute favorite hors d'oeuvres (yes I used spell check) are deviled eggs. They are so delicious, flavorful and the perfect bite sized treat. I've noticed recently that they even seem to be trending and served more often in restaurants as appetizers. (If you're from the local area, The Black Birch in Kittery is notorious for their deviled eggs and I have ordered them every single time I have eaten there. My recommendation of the day is to go there and order some.)

I decided to make them in two of my favorite ways, dressed up a bit for New Years as a somewhat sophisticated snack for the party goers.

When it comes to preparing a snack for a party, you can NEVER go wrong with buffalo chicken anything. Buff chick dip, buff chick pizza, buff chick wings, tenders, nuggets....You name it! Well buffalo chicken deviled eggs prove to be just as much of a crowd pleaser, and a pleasant variation from the traditional recipe.

The yolks are whipped with blue cheese and buffalo sauce, piped back into the egg white vessel and topped with chopped celery and crispy chicken skin. It is a mouth watering flavor combination that's sure to impress.....

The other recipe I made is my go to when I am looking for a more traditional deviled egg. The twist is a bit of curry powder, and it makes a huge difference. They are so simple but the extra flavor and warmth from the curry is really what makes people ask you to share the recipe. When you dust the top with a bit of paprika, people won't expect anything out of the norm!

I think making a couple different kinds is so fun for a party, and it really is simple. The most difficult part about deviled eggs is peeling the darn things! Say what you want about the tips and tricks to make it easier. I feel like I've tried it all and it seems that the egg just decides how easy it will make it for you and that's that.

These are great recipes for holiday parties, and perfect timing for the upcoming NFL playoffs!!






Buffalo Chicken Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:
6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and yolks removed
1/4 cup mayo
1 tbsp of buffalo sauce (I use Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing sauce), plus more to taste, up to 2 tbsp
1-2 tbsp crumbed blue cheese
salt and pepper to taste
finely chopped celery for garnish
1 tbsp of rotisserie chicken skin or 1 tbsp of finely chopped rotisserie chicken

Directions:

• Mixed the mayo, egg yolks, buffalo sauce, blue cheese and salt and pepper until smooth. 
• Fill plastic bag with mixture and cut the tip. Pipe mixture into the egg white. 
• Top with celery and chicken or for crispy chicken skin garnish, fry the chicken skin until crispy in oil in a skillet over medium-high. Be careful not to burn it. Keep the chicken skin in a sealed plastic bag and top the eggs just before serving to keep the skin crispy. 

Curry Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:
6 hard boiled eggs, sliced in half and yolks removed
1/4 cup mayo
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp ground mustard
1/4 tsp curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika for dusting

Directions:

• Mix yolks, mayo and seasonings together until smooth.
• Place in plastic bag and cut the tip. Pipe into egg whites. 
• Dust with paprika before serving.