DEVILED EGGS (a 1-2 banana difficulty level)

Deviled Eggs & Summer just go together, especially this hot Texas Summer of 2011.  There is a bit of latitude when making the filling for your Deviled Eggs.  This version has been affectionately dubbed 'Dragon Deviled Eggs' since they will be brought to a 'Game of Thrones'/'Dance with Dragons' (by George R.R. Martin) book club.  Let's get started!

WHAT YOU NEED:
12 Hard-boiled eggs -- http://www.anymonkeycan.com/2011/01/hard-boiled-egg-easy-to-peel.html
(for step 7- transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with 1 tray of ice & enough water to cover your eggs, then place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours)

6 T of real Mayonnaise
6 t of Fresh Herbs - minced (Chives & Basil were used)
3-6 t of Dijon Mustard (Horseradish Dijon Mustard was our choice)
3 t of White Vinegar
1 t Kosher Salt (or to taste)
1/2 t Fresh Ground Black Pepper (or to taste)
1/2 t Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce (or to taste)
Ground Paprika

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED:
Paring Knife
Fork
Spoon
Medium Bowl
Sandwich size Ziplock bag

WHAT YOU DO:

1. After the Eggs are Hard-boiled, cooled, & peeled, carefully slice in half lengthwise

2a. Gently dislodge the yolks into the Bowl 

2b. Keep the whites intact & set aside

3.  Mash the yolks into crumbles with the fork

4. Add Mayo, Mustard, Vinegar, Salt, Pepper, Hot Sauce, & Herbs.  Mix until smooth & creamy

5. Cut a small opening in bottom corner of Ziplock bag, Spoon in the Mixture, then fill the whites

6.  Holding the Paprika about 2 ft above the eggs, gently dust the Dragon Deviled Eggs

7. Place a small dot of the hot sauce on the mixture or on the egg white

8. A Muffin Tin covered with plastic wrap is a good way to transport if you don't have a Deviled Egg Container!

9. Enjoy!

Well, our original plan was to add a finely chopped Jalapeno to the mixture, but the pepper didn't make it into our shopping cart.  Another thought would be to add Jalapeno slices at the end.  There it is Monkey Nation, Dragon Deviled Eggs that were pretty simple to make!  As always, 'anymonkeycan' cook, because this one just did!  Until next time, your friendly neighborweb monkey!

PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION:
1. After the Eggs are Hard-boiled, cooled, & peeled, carefully slice in half lengthwise
2a. Gently dislodge the yolks into the Bowl
2b. Keep the whites intact & set aside
3. Mash the yolks into crumbles with the fork
4. Add Mayo, Mustard, Vinegar, Salt, Pepper, Hot Sauce, & Herbs.  Mix until smooth & creamy
5. Cut a small opening in bottom corner of Ziplock bag, Spoon in the Mixture, then fill the whites
6. Holding the Paprika about 2 ft above the eggs, gently dust the Dragon Deviled Eggs
7. Place a small dot of the hot sauce on the mixture or on the egg white
8. A Muffin Tin covered with plastic wrap is a good way to transport if you don't have a Deviled Egg Container!
9. Enjoy!