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devilled

devilled
Adjective

This term describes a specific style of food preparation characterized by the addition of hot, pungent spices. It carries a culinary connotation of heat and zest, often associated with traditional British or American appetizers and side dishes. While it implies a "spicy" quality, it is more specific than "hot" or "spicy," referring to a particular method of seasoning rather than just the presence of chili peppers.

In modern usage, the term is most frequently encountered in the context of "devilled eggs" or "devilled ham." It is primarily used as a descriptive adjective and is rarely used as a verb in contemporary cooking, though it historically referred to the act of seasoning food to make it "devilishly" hot.

Meanings

Adjectivedevilled
[~ food]

Prepared and cooked with spicy seasonings, typically involving pepper, mustard, or cayenne, to create a pungent or hot flavor.

He served devilled eggs as an appetizer for the party.

Examples

I would like a side of devilled eggs with my salad.

I would like a side of devilled eggs with my salad.

Gourmet

The menu features devilled kidneys as a traditional appetizer.

The menu features devilled kidneys as a traditional appetizer.

Gourmet

Would you prefer your toast plain or devilled?

Would you prefer your toast plain or devilled?

I remember eating devilled toast at a small cafe in London.

I remember eating devilled toast at a small cafe in London.

Travel

These devilled prawns have a wonderful kick to them.

These devilled prawns have a wonderful kick to them.

Gourmet

Maybe I should try making devilled chicken for the party.

The chef prepared a platter of devilled crab for the guests.

The chef prepared a platter of devilled crab for the guests.

Gourmet

I wonder if they use cayenne or paprika in these devilled eggs.

I wonder if they use cayenne or paprika in these devilled eggs.

The recipe calls for butter and mustard to make the toast devilled.

The recipe calls for butter and mustard to make the toast devilled.

Gourmet

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