Deviled Eggs

1/29/2012

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I have a confession. I don't like hard-boiled eggs; they smell like sulfer and the yolk is dry and unappetizing. So why do we have a recipe for deviled eggs? Because they are worlds away from your standard, mealy salad condiment. A deviled egg is a hard-boiled egg whose yolk has been taken out, mixed with mayo, mustard, and spices, and then put back into the empty egg-white. This ultimately creates a moist, flavorful bite of food that is a perfect snack for any time of day. 
As it turns out, eggs are one of the few food items that  can be cooked directly in a kettle. So, I decided to take this opportunity to show you how to make your own deviled eggs. Hopefully you, too, will see the potential of deviled eggs!
Ingredients:
  1. 2 hard-boiled eggs (cooked using the egg method)
  2. 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise (f)
  3. 1 tablespoon of mustard (yellow or dijon) (f)
  4. Pepper (f)
  5. Salt (f) 
  6. Paprika (we actually couldn't find paprika at our store, but if you can it adds a great flavor)

Directions:
  1. Cut your eggs in half lengthwise and remove yolks
  2. Combine yolks, mayo, and mustard in bowl. Mix together until they have a smooth, paste-like consistency
  3. To put the yolk mixture back into the whites, we cut a hole in the corner of a ziploc bag (to create a pastry bag) and piped it evenly into each egg white. If you do not want to go through this trouble, you can just scoop the mixture in with a spoon. 
  4. Sprinkle with pepper, salt, and paprika 
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Chocolate Walnut Fudge

1/27/2012

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Home made chocolate fudge is one of the miracles of mankind. Dense, chocolaty, and smooth- this desert is a great way to beat the depression of this grey, rainy night. 
Made with condensed milk (left over from our No-Bake Cheesecake and our Vietnamese Iced Coffee) and walnuts, this recipe is simple, but effective. 

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 5 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter (f)
  • 10 walnuts* (chopped)
  • splash vanilla extract
  • *walnuts may be omitted 
Directions:
1. Fold aluminum foil into a rectangular tray
3. Combine chocolate, condensed milk, and butter in bowl of double boiler
4. Stir until all ingredients are melted and mixture is smooth
5. Add in vanilla and walnuts
6. Stir together and pour in prepared aluminum foil
7. Sprinkle with walnuts and refrigerate
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