Wicked Deviled Eggs- Halloween Party Appetizer Duo

Instructions for Eggs

1. In a large saucepan bring enough water to cover your eggs to a boil. (See notes for the perfect egg)

2. Once boiling, carefully add your room temperature eggs with a slotted spoon to your boiling water and add a dash of distilled or red wine vinegar.

3. Lower heat to a simmer for about 11 min.

4. Once the eggs are done, remove from heat and run cool water into pan until the water is cooled. Then gently crack each egg on all sides or carefully roll on a clean counter-top and place them into two bowls with enough water to cover them again. (I suggest using black bowls for this portion unless you’d like some super colorful bowls after this process is done.)

5. Add 3-4 drops of red food coloring to one bowl, and 2-3 drops of black to the other one and gently stir, rolling eggs around to submerge.

6. Let them sit in this color bath for about 2-3 hours at room temperature, making sure to roll them occasionally. (This part can be done the day before prep/ serving.)

7. When your time is up- carefully peel eggs over running water and you will magically have spider eggs and red blood-shot eyes.

8. Next, cut your eggs in half lengthwise and gently scoop out the hard yolks into a medium bowl and place egg white halves onto your egg tray or serving dish of choice.

9. Mashup your yolks with a fork and add the Dijon mustard, celery salt, pepper, and salt-adding more if desired when tasting.

10. Then add the mayonnaise starting with half of a 1/3 C. and keep adding until you reach the perfect consistency, making sure the mixture is not too runny because you will be adding other wet ingredients to this mixture for each kind of egg.

11. Mix well and divide the mixture evenly between 2 bowls.

Zombie-land Eggs Assembly

1. Add the Jalapeños, sriracha, and relish -adjust amounts to make sure it’s not getting too runny and stir to combine well.

2. Place a small number of bacon bits into bottom of half of your egg white half shells- this will be a hidden surprise when you bite into your eggs.

3. Place a generous scoop of egg mixture on top of bacon bits to cover.

4. Carefully roll a small amount of sun-dried tomatoes into a ball and place in center- top of each egg to create the eyeball.

5. Sprinkle with Smoked Paprika for garnish.

The Widow Maker Eggs Assembly

1. Add all ingredients for widow-maker eggs to egg base-with exception of garnishes, and stir to combine well.

2. Place a generous scoop into the other half of your egg white shells, and top with pickled ginger. ( I like to roll them into a rose shape for added drama.)

3. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds for a gothic garnish.

4. Serve them to your goulash guests at room temperature & enjoy!