Deviled Eggs Surprise

It's fascinating how culinary traditions evolve, and how certain ingredients become staples in our kitchens. Recently, a friend from high school, someone I've known for over 60 years, brought up Durkee’s Famous Sauce about her deviled egg recipe. This revelation surprised me, as I’ve never encountered this sauce before. After all, no self-respecting professional chef would rely solely on a commercially prepared sauce; we take pride in crafting our own unique concoctions. However, the object of any culinary experimentation is to elevate a recipe to a classic. As I prepared the hard-cooked eggs, I admit that I was not anticipating anything of a classic nature. I had ordered three bottles of this “so-called” unique sauce, intrigued by its promise of flavor. Upon tasting it, I initially thought it was just a simple blend of mustard, mayonnaise, herbs, and spices, with a touch of vinegar, something I had whipped up countless times before. Initially, I had prepared finely minced shallots an