The common recipe your mother forgot to meantion. I realize that most do not think of cooking “eggs” as a recipe choice. However, eggs are the one breakfast food that I find myself making the most for myself and others, and the only recipe that I haven’t received proper instructions for cooking. Therefore, instead of serving your friends and families over charred, over fried, and over boiled eggs, here are a few simple steps for making the perfect eggs!

Fried: Crack egg in medium sized bowl, and set aside. Heat skillet to medium heat, and make sure temperature is not too high! Pour egg onto skillet. Cook for 2 min. for sunny side up. For over-easy, over-medium, and over-hard eggs, flip egg over with spatula, and vary the length of time for egg to set.

Sunny-side up: cooked on one side only; the top part, containing the yellow, usually stays slightly liquid.

Over-easy: cooked on one side and then turned over for only a few seconds.

Over-hard: cooked on one side and then turned over until both sides are evenly cooked.

Tip: For perfectly fried eggs without a crispy shell, reduce the skillet’s heat, and cover pan. This will create an evenly heated environment for a perfectly fried egg. For even sassier cooks, add a splash of water before covering egg, for a nice steamed/fried variety.

Scrambled: Scrambled eggs are of the easiest ways to make eggs. Simply add eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in medium size bowl; and beat eggs for 2-4 minutes until mixture is slightly frothy. Pour mixture onto skillet with medium heat.  As soon as the eggs set, “scramble” the eggs. Continue repeating the process of allowing the eggs to set, then scrambling until eggs are cooked.

Tip: Remove eggs when they are still moist. If eggs are dry they have been over cooked!
Suggestion: For creamier eggs, try adding cream instead of milk.

Boiled:  If you can’t figure this one out, maybe you shouldn’t enter a kitchen. Simply fill a small saucepan with water and bring to boil. Add eggs and reduce heat to simmering. Allow eggs to boil for 3-5 min for soft-boiled eggs. and 15-20 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.

Soft boiled eggs should have a firm egg white, and soft runny yoke. Snip the top third of the egg with scissors and serve immediately in a cup.

Tip: For soft boiled eggs make sure that the egg is fresh: To determine the egg’s freshness, place egg in a bowl of water. If the egg sinks, it is fresh.  As eggs age, the air space inside the egg will increase. Thus, if the egg is old, it will float.

Poached: Poached eggs are basically eggs that have been cooked in hot water. To prepare, break eggs into small tea cups and set aside. Fill a 10 inch skillet with about 3 inches of water and bring to boil. Add 2-3 tsp of vinegar to boiling water, reduce heat to simmer, and stir. Ease eggs into water by dipping about ½ of cup into water, and let the egg slide out. Cover skillet with top for 2-4 minutes to cook eggs. Remove eggs with slotted spoon (that is a spoon with holes), dip in a bowl of cool water, and then gently place egg onto paper towel to remove excess water.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve egg on toast, biscuit, or English muffin.

Tip: Lightly touch egg yolk with finger, it should be firm. If it is not, place egg back in water.
Suggestion: Professionals use egg rings, I use plastic wrap! Line a small cup with plastic wrap. Drop egg inside and twist the top. When the water comes to a simmer, place plastic wrapped eggs into skillet. After eggs are cooked, remove from water, unwrap your eggs, and voilà the perfect poached eggs!

Nutrition Info:
1 large egg has about 75 calories.
1 large egg white contains only 17 calories.
To learn more about eggs check out: The Incredible Egg
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