DEVILED EGGS WITH CURRY

Pass around a platter of these curried eggs to enjoy before — or with — the BLTs.

6 large hard-boiled eggs, shelled
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced green onion
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Niçois olives (optional)

Cut hard-boiled eggs lengthwise in half. Scoop yolks into medium bowl. Mash yolks with fork. Add mayonnaise, minced green onion and curry powder; mix well. Season yolk mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Divide filling among egg halves, mounding slightly. Arrange eggs on platter. Sprinkle with minced parsley. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Garnish eggs with Niçois olives, if desired, and serve.

Serves 6.
Bon Appétit
August 1999