Savory Eggs

Directions

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   Place the eggs in a saucepan.
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   Gently rinse with warm water and drain.
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   Cover with cold water and place over medium-high heat; bring to a boil.
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   Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for exactly 13 minutes.
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   Drain the eggs, rinse under cold water, then peel.
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   Let cool in the refrigerator, loosely covered, for 15 minutes.
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   Halve the eggs lengthwise and carefully scoop out the yolks.
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    Place the yolks in a bowl and mash with a fork.
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    Add the mustard, pickle relish, Tabasco, salt, pepper, and snipped chives.
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    Stir in the mayonnaise.
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    3.
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    Fill the whites with the egg yolk mixture and dust the tops lightly with paprika.
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    Arrange the eggs in a spoke design on a decorative platter garnished with whole chives.