When I think about summer, I think about deviled eggs. Beginning with Easter and going straight through September, just about every activity – from camping and cookouts to beach vacations and July Fourth gatherings – can be enhanced by a plate of deviled eggs.

It’s really just a matter of swapping the garnish to fit the activity or mood.

If I am feeling down-homey, I add a little pimento cheese to my basic deviled egg mixture. If I want to spice it up, I add pureed chipotle and substitute lime for the lemon. For the right occasion I’ll even get a little fancy and top deviled eggs with caviar, either the traditional variety or the newer wasabi-infused flying fish roe.