Cooking eggs

A simple technique & some tricks to get perfect boiled eggs that peel like a dream every time, no matter how fresh they are. (The secret is to steam them.)

Eggs are one of the most versatile, nutrient-rich foods on the planet! Try these fun ways to cook eggs, from poaching to sunny side up to eggs in a basket.

Learn how to make perfect Fried Eggs with our fool-proof method. There are 4 types of fried eggs depending on the yolk texture you prefer, from runny to well done. Each type adds a tasty flare to any savory dish, including burgers, rice bowls, and salads. Try our easy instructions to make sunny side up, over easy, over medium, and over hard (well done) eggs!

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Recipe video above. This method of boiling eggs will produce consistent results to your desired level of doneness, every time! Top tips: fridge cold eggs (creamy yolks insurance), bring water to boil first, then add eggs and start the timer. Starting from cold water causes too many variables and inconsistent results, plus eggs put into boiling water are easier to peel. Use a saucepan large enough so the eggs are in a single layer with space in between (Note 1).

A tender yolk and fully set whites, 100% guaranteed.

Adding a small amount of a starchy slurry to scrambled eggs — a technique learned from Mandy Lee of the food blog Lady & Pups — prevents them from setting up too firmly, resulting in eggs that stay tender and moist, whether you like them soft-, medium- or hard-scrambled. Potato or tapioca starch is active at slightly lower temperatures than cornstarch and will produce a slightly more tender scramble, but cornstarch works just fine if it’s what you’ve got on hand. Make sure your skillet is at…

The Perfect Eggs are a sign of a skilled cook. They take some finesse but they are definitely not out of reach for those interested in learning how. They just require the right tools, a little technique and some new information! Read on to find out our favorite ways to cook up the perfect eggs. Image from Bon Appetit Fried Eggs: Keep your pan over moderate heat Fried eggs have potential to star in any meal: breakfast on toast, on top of a fresh salad for lunch, or running over a fresh bowl…

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