Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Using a slotted spoon, gently lower the eggs into the boiling water. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Though some version of deviled eggs has existed since the height of the Roman Empire, they didn't become a dinner-party staple in the US until the 1940s. Since then, we haven't been able to get ...