297632 Mon Jun 28 19:02:57 -0700 2004 10 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1643266 Now that picnic and deviled egg season is upon us does any body have a favorite recipe? Ususally when I make them I use sweet soft butter instead of mayo in the filling and people are amazed. I also use some minced garlic and hot english mustard. Using the butter makes them able to stand at room temp a little longer and the flavor is wonderful. I have some white truffle butter I am thinking about using in my next batch. Mon Jun 28 19:02:57 -0700 2004 0 Candy 1 1643318 Well, the season may seem wrong, but I make something called Christmas eggs that people seem to love year round. Instead of mixing the yolks w/ mayo or butter, I mash them w/ a variation of chimichurri sauce (olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, etc., lemon or lime juice, s&p blended till smooth) This turns the filling bright green, and then I usually top w/ a little minced red pepper, dried chili flakes, or paprika. The combo of red and green earns the namesake. You could also try topping them w/ roasted corn, black olive slices, tiny feta crumbles, and finely chopped lemon zest to make them less "christmasy" :) Just make sure you wrap them up tightly so they don't discolor too much! Tue Jun 29 11:39:08 -0700 2004 1643266 0 Sony 2 1643323 Sounds delicious! Going to make some tonight! Tue Jun 29 12:05:43 -0700 2004 1643318 0 gtrekker 1 1643330 I make a pretty classic deviled egg, but top them with a little bit of mid-priced caviar. Always impresses. Tue Jun 29 12:56:02 -0700 2004 1643266 0 Kathleen 1 1643338 I like to drop a few capers into the cavity of the whites before I pipe the yolks back in. It's a zippy little surprise... Tue Jun 29 13:58:36 -0700 2004 1643266 0 chococat 2 1643365 I sometimes put tapanade in the bottom. Tue Jun 29 16:07:39 -0700 2004 1643338 0 Candy 1 1643340 A local cafe makes terrific deviled eggs. This is their recipe. Link: http://www.nbc4.tv/food/1318492/detail.html Tue Jun 29 14:31:11 -0700 2004 1643266 0 JudiAU 1 1643400 your recipe sounds great. i can't wait to try it with my favorite butter from the chech republic -- jana valley. any guidelines regarding ratios? Tue Jun 29 21:47:15 -0700 2004 1643266 0 lynn 1 1643418 Sometimes I like to ad finely chopped crispy bacon. Wed Jun 30 06:00:43 -0700 2004 1643266 0 Richie 1 1643453 Sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped, with sour cream and mayo. Wed Jun 30 13:47:21 -0700 2004 1643266 0 TomSwift 1 1643474 You may want to check out the book linked below. I was paging through this at a friend's house and it really does have some tempting variations. Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1558322728/ref=ase_cbs-20/002-5919555-0123201?v=glance&s=books Thu Jul 01 08:47:22 -0700 2004 1643266 0 bk