It's a known fact that pregnant women get strange cravings from time to time. I informed Matt that I had been craving deviled eggs for a while, and decided it was time to go ahead and make them. Not that eating deviled eggs is a strange habit, but the next step I took with it felt slightly out of place as I did not grow up eating "this" a certain way. As he started boiling the water for me (he's such a huge help... especially in the kitchen!) I came up with a brilliant plan: DEVILED egg salad sandwiches. I never put sweet relish in my egg salad; I usually just add mayo, salt and pepper (and sometimes a little mustard.) [I have to thank my step-dad, Greg, for teaching me how to make egg salad.] I became extremely excited when I noticed my husband had purchased "baby" French Baguettes. And viola! I had lunch: Deviled Egg Salad French Baguette Mini-Bites. The relish is what makes the egg salad unusual for me. I feel as if I might continue adding the relish from now on...
Making deviled eggs is very easy. For my brilliant concoction, this is what you'll need:
1. 6 Large Eggs
2. 1/4 Cup Mayo
3. 2 TBSP Sweet Pickle Relish
4. 1 TBSP Yellow Mustard
5. Salt and Pepper to Taste
6. Mini French Baguettes
Now, here's what you do:1. Place 6 large eggs in large pot of cold water. 2. Bring water to a boil and reduce to medium heat. 3. Cook eggs for 12-15 minutes. 4. Drain and rinse eggs in cold water. 5. Crack and peel shell of egg. 6. Remove yolks and place in mixing bowl. 7. Add mayo, relish, mustard, salt and pepper to taste. 8. Mix well. 9. Break whites into small pieces and add to mix. 10. Toast mini French baguettes in toaster oven until golden brown. 11. Add deviled egg topping to baguette bites. 12. Enjoy!
Side note: I had to add extra relish, mustard, etc to get the right taste/consistency for my concoction. The bread tends to "dry out" the taste, so make sure you zest up the mix. The measurements given are just a starting point. You may also want to add a little paprika for effect. Here is the final product:
I had such a fun time playing in the kitchen, especially while using my new camera along the way. Chalk this one up to one successful craving. Baby B certainly did enjoy! Stay tuned for more crazy cravings if they come my way! Oh, and one last tidbit: I recently learned that when my mom was pregnant with me, my dad had cravings for pickles. He would sit down and eat a whole jar all by himself! Love you dad!
