Articles by Tessa Foley

A platter of recipes for Articles by Tessa Foley: eggs, appetizers, and other small bites that make a gathering feel generous.

How Far in Advance Can You Make Deviled Eggs?

I love deviled eggs for a party because they look like you fussed, but they are secretly one of the most make-ahead friendly appetizers on the planet. The trick is knowing what to prep early and what to hold until the last minute so you get that creamy filling, bright flavor, and tidy little egg...

No-Mayo Deviled Eggs

Mayonnaise gets a lot of glory in deviled eggs, but it is not the only way to get that dreamy, creamy filling. I learned this the hard way after showing up to a neighborhood potluck with a beautiful tray of eggs and realizing I had forgotten the mayo on my grocery run. I panicked for about 30...

How to Fix Runny Deviled Egg Filling

I have a very specific memory of standing at my kitchen island, piping deviled eggs for a holiday mixer, when my filling decided to go… soup. Not “soft and creamy.” Not “fluffy.” Full-on slides-right-off-the-egg runny. The good news: you can absolutely rescue watery deviled egg filling without...

How to Boil and Peel Eggs for Deviled Eggs

If you have ever hosted a party where the deviled eggs were the first thing to disappear, you already know the truth: nobody is thinking about the main course when there is a platter of perfectly smooth, creamy, two-bite eggs on the table. And yet, deviled eggs have one sneaky stress point that can...

About Tessa Foley

Hi, I’m Tessa Foley, and I’m so glad you’re here. If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen holding a grocery list, wondering how on earth you’re going to feed people and still enjoy your own party, this site is for you. Deviled Eggs is my happy place for small bites for good gatherings . I’m talking...