Mag's Pimped-Up Deviled Eggs

My wacky friend, Mags, posted this recipe earlier this week. The woman has become a dear friend. But let me give you a heads-up, she is a "hoot." Also, she is a master bread baker. And her skills are way beyond my reach. But when I saw this pimped up version of her deviled eggs, I knew I had to give it a try.

I wonder what she would do if one day in the future, I suddenly showed-up on her front door step. I think that restraining order she took out on me has expired. But there is still the likely hood she hasn't forgiven me for hiding in the bushes below her kitchen window. I had camped out for days, taking photos of her making bread. Sometimes she was still in her jammies, with a wild bread-baking frenzied look in her sleepy eyes. Another time I snapped a few photos while she was dressed all in leather. Flour was clinging to her cinched up bustier and 4-inch stiletto heels. And let me tell you, that woman knows how to handle a whip.

I would tell you to go over and tell her that Moogie sent ya. But that will just piss her off. You'll be better off if you just pretend you never heard of me. Trust me, you don't want the police involved. http://othersideof50.blogspot.com/

Spicy Deviled Eggs (from a Kroger flyer, no less)

12 hard cooked eggs
1 packet ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 TBSP sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup mayonnaise (I used reduced fat)
1/4 cup bottled ranch salad dressing (I used Hidden Valley Light Ranch Dressing)
1 tsp prepared yellow mustard

Peel hard boiled eggs and slice in half. Place yolks in a small bowl and mash with a fork into a grainy consistency.

In another small bowl combine remaining ingredients and whisk until smooth. Add about a third of the dressing to the egg yolks and stir until creamy and combined well. Add enough of the remaining dressing to reach the desired consistency you like your deviled eggs to be.

Spoon or pipe into egg whites. Garnish with chives, dill sprigs and paprika if desired