<P> In France, the dish is called œuf mimosa ("mimosa egg", named after the appearance of the mimosa tree); in Hungary, töltött tojás ("stuffed egg") or kaszinótojás ("casino egg"); in Romania, ouă umplute ("stuffed eggs"); in the Netherlands gevuld ei ("stuffed egg"); in Sweden fyllda ägg ("stuffed eggs"); on the island of Malta bajd mimli ("stuffed eggs"). In parts of South America, it is called huevos a la peruana ("Peruvian eggs"). </P> <P> In many European countries, especially Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Germany, a variation is served known as "Russian eggs". This consists of eggs cut in half, served with vegetable macédoine and garnished with mayonnaise, parsley and tomato . Contrary to what the name might suggest, the dish does not originate in Russia; its name derives from the fact that the eggs are served on a bed of macédoine, which is sometimes called "Russian salad". </P> <P> In Sweden, the deviled egg (Fyllda Ägghalvor) is a traditional dish for the Easter Smörgåsbord, where the yolk is mixed with caviar, cream or sour cream, optionally chopped red onion, and decorated with chopped chives or dill, perhaps with a piece of anchovy or pickled herring . In French cuisine, the other ingredients are most likely to be pepper and parsley . In Hungarian cuisine, the yolks are mashed and mixed with white bread soaked in milk, mustard and parsley, often served as an appetizer with mayonnaise, or as a main course baked in the oven with Hungarian sour cream topping and served with French fries . Other common flavorings of the yolks in German cuisine are anchovy, cheese and caper . </P> <P> Deviled eggs are a common dish in the United States . In the Midwestern and Southern U.S., they are commonly served as hors d'oeuvres before a full meal is served, often during the Christmas season . Deviled eggs are so popular in the United States that special trays are sold specifically for serving them . Prepared and packaged deviled eggs are now available in some U.S. supermarkets . While deviled eggs are sometimes sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning on the east coast, paprika is more commonly used in the south . Deviled eggs are commonly served at Derby parties in Kentucky . </P>

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