Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

1 . Stage

Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and add enough water to cover eggs with 2" of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook, covered, 1 minute. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, 14 minutes, then rinse under cold water.

2 . Stage

Crack shells and carefully peel under cool running water.

3 . Stage

Halve eggs lengthwise. Spoon out yolks into a small bowl and place whites on a serving platter. Using a fork, mash yolks, then stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon and season with salt and pepper.

4 . Stage

Spoon mixture evenly among egg whites and smooth top.

5 . Stage

Carefully dust paprika all over yolk mixture, completely covering yolk. Use a sharp paring knife to make ridges down the paprika-dusted yolk to look like a pumpkin.

6 . Stage

Place chive above egg mixture to look like a stem before serving.