Cool hardboiled eggs quickly

When you hard boil eggs you sometimes get a rather unattractive greyish layer around the edge of the yolk.  To prevent this layer forming, plunge the cooked eggs into a bowl of cold water so they cool down quickly. Ice cubes added to the water helps the process along nice and quickly.

A tip for good poached eggs

Add a few drops of white vinegar to the water in the saucepan you are using to poach an egg.  The vinegar will stop the egg white from spreading everywhere.

Why separate the yolks and whites of eggs?

Sometimes you only want the yolks or the whites of eggs for some recipes. For example meringues and similar recipes need egg whites only.  Others such as rich cakes may call for yolks only.  And yet others call for both the yolks and whites but to be added separately. Read more

Scrambled eggs

Scrambled eggs look sunny and warm on a plate and are full of goodness.  Read more

Boiled eggs

The versatile boiled egg can be served for breakfast, lunch or for a light tea. It can be served in a plain or fancy egg cup Read more