The drawback? You need to hover, watching for that exact moment the water boils to avoid rubbery, overcooked yolks. The ...

To get the eggs right, place them in a single layer in a pot, with enough room to move around freely. Add enough cold water ...

I've discovered some tips for cooking hard-boiled eggs with predictable (near-perfect) results. I don't like to overdo it, so I boil my eggs for eight minutes. I quickly shake the peels off ...

Steaming is the most reliable and consistent way to make perfect hard-boiled eggs — easy to peel, with creamy yolks and firm yet tender whites. Boiling, then simmering, is an excellent runner-up that ...

The simplest and best way to cook boiled eggs is in a pot of boiling water on the stove. Hard-boiled eggs take about 10 minutes to cook using this method and another 10 minutes to cool. Store unpeeled ...

As straightforward as it seems, making a pristine hard-boiled egg can test even the most experienced home cooks. Ensuring the golden yolk solidifies without turning the white into an unappetizing ...

Chef Ryan Scott makes cracking, cooking and peeling eggs look easy! Get back to basics in the kitchen with one of the simplest ingredients that's easy to mess up but wonderful when prepared perfectly: ...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so that means it's the perfect time to perfect your deviled egg recipe.

• This is a best of Lean and Lovin' It column, first published April 27, 2022. Don Mauer is taking some time off. Six weeks ago, I thought that writing about peeling a hard-boiled egg was so mundane a ...