Deviled Eggs

Yield: 12 deviled eggs

Ingredients:

  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper
  • Smoked paprika (for the garnish)

Directions:

  1. Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with enough water that there’s 1 1/2 inches of water above the eggs. Heat on high until water begins to boil, then cover, turn the heat to low, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and leave covered for 14 minutes, then rinse under cold water continuously for 1 minute.
  2. Crack egg shells and carefully peel under cool running water. Gently dry with paper towels. Slice the eggs in half lengthwise, removing yolks to a medium bowl, and placing the whites on a serving platter. Mash the yolks into a fine crumble using a fork. Add mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
  3. Evenly disperse heaping teaspoons of the yolk mixture into the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika and serve. If you are not serving immediately, keep chilled

Lemon Greek Potatoes

Ingredients:

  • 6 medium potatoes
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (approx. 2 1/2 lemons)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 cups hot water
  • Chopped fresh parsley (to taste)

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 475° F
  2. Cut potatoes into cubes or wedges and chop garlic and parsley.
  3. Toss together the potatoes, lemon juice, oils, spices, and garlic in a baking pan, approximately 8 x 12 inches in dimension.
  4. Add the water and bake uncovered for about 45 to 60 minutes, stirring every twenty minutes and adding extra water if sticking occurs or previous water disappears
  5. Be cautious not to burn potatoes in the last twenty minutes of cooking. Allow for the evaporation of the water
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve