i'm on a huge southern kick. deviled eggs and okra, to boiled peanuts, pimento cheese jalapeno poppers, bbq sandwich's, fried green tomatoes, blt's - just to name a few items i have eaten in the past week. i've noticed i'm not the only one with southern food on the brain. brian and i have recently been on a few dates at some really great restaurants in town, we'll grab a seat at the bar, have a glass of wine, and order an appetizer. every place we have been has had a strong southern theme on their menus. it's a relaxed and comfortable menu. we have been to parish, holeman and finch, empire state south, rathbun steak, miller union, and abattior. i have plans for us this weekend, too! i made these deviled eggs the other night and loved them. they are a very low fat version of the delicious one bite appetizers ( i like full cheeks when i eat!). i used fat free plain yogurt instead of mayo, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, worchestershire, garlic powder, salt, pepper, fresh dill, and a drizzle of texas pete hot sauce. so, so good. the easiest way to fill the eggs is by putting the filling in a zip lock bag, snipping one corner and piping the filling into the egg holes. do you know that eggs are incredible good for you, too? check out this blog and read about the benefits of eggs. speaking of eggs, is there anything more frustrating than peeling one? i don't know if i'd rather peel and devein shrimp, hand wash dishes, clean chicken, or peel an unruly egg.
