*To make hard boiled eggs: Bring water to a boil, gently place eggs into water, cook for 30 seconds, add 12 ice cubes, bring water to almost boiling and cook eggs for 13 minutes. Place hot eggs in a ice water and peel under cold running water.
If you can find Beau Monde seasoning, this is a nice alternative to paprika. Simply replace the paprika with 1/2 teaspoon of the Beau Monde. This is a spice blend by Island Spices of powdered onion, garlic, and celery seed.
My favorite toppings for deviled eggs is a combination of Millionaire Bacon and Valentina. These two together give the eggs a sweet, salty, spicy kick that is hard to beat.