egg chickies

easter is right around the corner! so before you head out to your easter party or host that easter dinner, make these adorable things! gosh just looking at them makes me smile haha. maybe im a weirdo, but i love making cute things, especially for the holidays. i mean those chickies? so fun! idea stolen from pinterest duh, but whatever. do this and you will be sure to woo people. oh and displaying them on a nest of cabbage, my dad's idea. i know, brilliant.

Deviled Eggs "Easter-fied"

ingredients

12 boiled eggs

2 teaspoons dijon mustard

1/3 cup mayo

1 tablespoon minced garlic

dash of pepper

paprika to garnish

4 food colorings (your choice)

4 cups 2/3 full of water with 1 teaspoon white vinegar in each

two tiny slices of carrot

4 peppercorns (don't eat, unless you dare)

directions 

1. boil the eggs as directed in link below, it works wonderful
2. let eggs cool in the fridge over night or at least a half hour before, seems to work easier that way
3. decorate a cute plate with shredded cabbage, keep cool in refrigerator till ready to serve
4. fill 4 cups with 2/3 cup water and 1 teaspoon white vinegar (just as you would to dye easter eggs)
5. add 2-5 drops of food coloring to each cup, or whatever you want to get cute pastel colors (i did 3)
6. crack your eggs, discard shells
7. slice 10 eggs long ways and pop out the yolks, set yolks in separate mixing bowl
8. leave two eggs for the chickies, slice the tips off and put yolks with the others
9. meanwhile, place 2-3 egg white halves in desired food coloring (they will get darker once refrigerated, it's like magic!)
10. once desired color is reached, place eggs on a plate covered with paper towels to dry
* fun tip: if you want a tie-dye look add 2 drops of food coloring while eggs are in the cup
11. in mixing bowl, blend the yolks using a spoon until crumbly
12. once crumbly, add mayo, mustard, garlic, pepper, mix well
13. place egg yolk mixture into a ziploc bag, slicing off a tiny corner to squirt into eggs. or do it the old fashioned way with a spoon
14. garnish with paprika if desired
15. for the chickies stuff the hollow side of the egg with yolk mixture, place a carrot for the beak and peppercorns for the eyes, and top with the egg lid!
16. place all eggs on plate with cabbage and serve chilled!

ps tips on boiling the "perfect" egg, seriously no cracks it was awesome, go HERE! it makes the shell come off like a dream. cause let me tell you, that step is annoyinggggg.