Baby Chick Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

• 6 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 whole black peppercorns or small pieces of black olives
• 1 small carrot
• Paprika or turmeric for coloring (optional)
• Fresh chives or green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Hard-boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the saucepan and remove it from the heat. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10-12 minutes.

2. After the eggs have finished cooking, transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool for about 5 minutes. This will make them easier to peel.

3. Peel the eggs carefully and slice off a small portion from the bottom of each egg so that they can stand upright.

4. Carefully slice off the top third of each egg horizontally to create a small opening. Remove the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl.

5. Mash the egg yolks with a fork until they are crumbly. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

6. Spoon or pipe the deviled egg mixture into the hollowed-out egg whites, filling them evenly.

7. Cut small, triangular pieces of carrot to make beaks for the chicks. Place a carrot beak in the middle of the head area of your piped filling.

8. Optional: If desired, mix a small amount of paprika or turmeric into the deviled egg mixture to give it a yellow color, resembling the chick's body.

9. Place a whole black peppercorn or a small piece of black olive above the beak to create the chick's eye.

10. Optional: Garnish the Deviled Egg Chicks with finely chopped chives or green onions to resemble grass or feathers.

11. Arrange the Deviled Egg Chicks on a serving platter and serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

12. Enjoy these adorable and delicious Deviled Egg Chicks as a fun appetizer for Easter or any springtime gathering!