Egg On
A devilishly good party snack
When Jeff McInnis flew the coop from Miami's immensely popular Gigi, fans of his eclectic cooking wondered where he would land. Then Yardbird Southern Table & Bar opened; at the new restaurant, McInnis focuses on farm-fresh ingredients and dishes that emphasize his deep Southern roots. Take his sophisticated version of the classic party snack deviled eggs. The bite-size treats feature a creamy filling packed with fresh chives, dill and capers. A dollop of caviar and dusting of smoky paprika provide a hit of color in a dish that's as striking as it is satisfying.
Deviled Eggs with Chives, Dill and Caviar
Yield: 24 deviled eggs
Cook Time: 1 hour
- INGREDIENTS
1 head of garlic
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
12 eggs
¼ cup white vinegar
Kosher salt
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Champagne vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, plus fronds for garnish
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons capers, finely chopped
1 ounce caviar
Paprika, for dusting
About The Chef
Jeff McInnis worked as a chef in Charleston, South Carolina, the Virgin Islands, San Francisco and rural Virginia before returning to his home state of Florida to work at Norman's in Miami. After appearing on Top Chef, he became the executive chef for Miami's Gigi in 2010. In 2011, he opened Yardbird Southern Table & Bar in Miami Beach.
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, 16th St. and Lenox Ave., Miami Beach, FL; 305-538-5220 or runchickenrun.com



