10 Tips for Perfect Eggs and 3 Great Egg Recipes

Egging you On

This time of year, I get many requests for meat free recipes from many people who observe the Lenten season.

This always get me thinking about something Mister Tipsyés Grandma said, that “if you had eggs in the house, then you had what you needed to make a meal.”

While Grandma Josie has been gone for quite a few years, her words still resonate with me and had me thinking about using eggs to create simple yet delicious meals.

I started to do some research on how I could up my Egg Making Game, and found some simple tips and tricks to make even the simplest egg dish outstanding.

I guess you could say I’m coming out of my shell!

Sorry… anyway…

I tested out many of the ones I found and rounded out the top ten that were the most effective way of making the best tasting eggs with less mess and fuss. After this quick egg knowledge session from Tipsy’s Egg College, I’ll let you in on the best Egg Sandwich recipe. 

1) Never crack the eggs directly into the pan

Cracking the eggs into a separate bowl not only prevents shells from getting into your dish but also allows you to control where in your pan the eggs cook. 

This can be especially important if you’re aiming for a specific style. Many an omelet has transformed into scrambled eggs after cooking too unevenly.

2) Heat is key

The best trick I learned was turning OFF your pan a minute or two before your scrambled eggs are done to ensure a perfect consistency. 

While this tip is especially important for scrambled eggs, managing heat can also keep your other yolky masterpieces even throughout.

3) Use butter for scrambled eggs

When making scrambled eggs, slowly add melted to butter to your pan before and during the scrambling process.

Butter will give you fluffier AND tastier scrambled eggs. Want to use oil for your eggs? Well…

4) Use oil for fried eggs

For fried eggs, only use oil and always use a metal spatula.

BEFORE adding your eggs, heat your spatula in the oil to prevent the eggs from sticking to the spatula when flipping.

There’s nothing more disappointing than accidentally breaking a yolk.

5) Stir your scrambled eggs 

For creamy scrambled eggs, slowly stir the eggs with a rubber spatula the ENTIRE time they are cooking.

Low and Slow is key. It’s like they always say: “good eggs take time.”

6) Give your hard boiled eggs an ice bath

Drop your hard boiled eggs in an ice bath immediately after boiling to stop the cooking process. 

This will ensure your boiled eggs aren’t overdone and will make the peeling process easier.

7) Use vinegar for poached eggs

Add a few teaspoons of vinegar to the water when making poached eggs. This will help the eggs solidify properly

As I said earlier, don’t crack the eggs directly into the water. Crack them into a small bowl and then slowly them in.

8) Learn from Julia

Julia Child would always use a pin to poke a little hole in the egg shell then pre-boil the egg for ten seconds before poaching. This trick solidifies the white of the egg just enough to be certain they’ll poach perfectly.

9) Warm your plates

Have you ever stayed somewhere with heated bathroom floors? Then you know how wonderful it is to step out of a shower and feel the warmth on your feet.

It’s also nice to warm your plates to keep the eggs you serve at the perfect temperature.

10) Use fresh eggs

Using fresh eggs might sound obvious but it’s not always as simple as you might think.

Check the Julian date on the carton, NOT the expiration date. The Julian date states when the eggs were packed and eggs are at their best up to four weeks from packing.

Julian dating can be hard to explain and I only have so many words. For more some quick information (Julian Speed Dating, if you will), check out this article on Julian Dating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

I did tell you we’d be going to Egg College!

I was quite surprised how using these simple tricks really took my egg recipes to next level status.

There is nothing more satisfying than a perfectly prepared cheese omelette, deviled egg, or egg sandwich for dinner. Not to mention it is easy clean up and easy on the budget!

Grandma Josieés words proved to be EGGSactly right!

OK, now that you’ve earned your Deviled Diploma, you can try three of my favorite egg recipes. 

First you can use the tricks you’ve learned to make a perfect omelette and serve it alongside this tasty Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad.

Now grab your favorite bread and wrap it around your expert eggs to make this Classic Pepper & Egg Sandwich.

Speak of the deviled eggs and they shall appear. Specifically these delicious Candied Bacon & Deviled Eggs.

And of course you should make your own egg dishes know that you know all my yolky secrets. I look forward to hearing about what you come up with or any eggcellent egg tips of your own!