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by Answerbag Staff on January 28th, 2010

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Where did deviled eggs get their name?

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  • by Michelle Wishhart on January 28th, 2010

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    The term "deviled" was originally used to describe heavily seasoned dishes. The term first appeared in print in the late 1700s, though the exact date is debated. By the 1800s, "deviled" described hot or spicy foods. Deviled eggs are so named because of the dish's use of spices.

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    Deviledeggs.com: History of Deviled Eggs

    The Science of Cooking: Deviled Eggs

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  • by Twisted Taco on February 9th, 2010

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    In hell, of course

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