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Pasteurizing Eggs

Don't be afraid of using raw eggs in smoothies, custards, ice cream, or whatever; simply pasteurize them first. Just heat them to 140 degrees F for 15 minutes, cool them quick and wala! No threat of salmonella or any other bacteria.

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Deviled Eggs Tips

This guide contains deviled egg tips. Deviled eggs are a great appetizer at any festivity. Here you will find tips for making this treat even better.

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Hardboiled Eggs

Cooking Hard Boiled Eggs

This is a guide about cooking hard boiled eggs. Cooking hard boiled eggs is easy, but if you haven't done it before it can be difficult to know what steps to take to get a perfectly smooth thouroughly cooked egg.

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Hard Boiled Egg Test

To test if an egg is hard boiled or still has a way to go in the pot, try this: Remove from hot water and lay gently on it's side on the counter top. Spin it; if it spins nicely it is boiled.

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Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs

This is a guide about peeling hard boiled eggs. Hard boiled eggs are a delicious protein rich snack and an ingredient in many recipes. However, sometimes rather than a cleanly peeled egg you are left with a mess of ragged egg white stuck to the shell.

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Scrambled Eggs are Watery

How do you prevent watery scrambled eggs?

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Marking Hard Boiled Eggs

Here's a tip I learned from my mom way back when I was a kid. She simply marked both ends of the hard boiled egg with pencil scribbles! That's it. Then she could tell the boiled ones from the raw ones.

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Finely Chopped Hardboiled Eggs

When I need my hard-boiled eggs finely chopped for recipes such as Cobb Salads, I peel them and run them through one of those netted bags that holds garlic. Just push through over your bowl!

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Mark Older Eggs

When I put new eggs in the fridge door, I take a felt pen and put "smiley faces" on the oldest eggs, so they get used first. Also, it's kinda nice to see a smile when I open the door!

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Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs

For quick and easy clean up when peeling hard boiled egg, lay a piece of cling wrap on the kitchen bench before you start to peel the eggs. Then when you have peeled the eggs, just throw the peel and wrap in the bin.

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How Do You Hard Boil An Egg?

How do you hard boil an egg so that the shell comes off without damaging the egg white?

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How Do I Make Good Fried Eggs Over Medium?

What's the best cooking oil (or butter) to make good fried eggs over medium (yolk runny, white cooked). Recently I've been trying to flip the eggs and it doesn't work and they stick. Is there a better pan with a better cooking surface? I believe I am using Teflon.

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Making Eggs in the Microwave

Teach a young person to make a scrambled egg in the microwave for a nutritious breakfast on their own.

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Why Didn't My Hard Boiled Eggs Peel Easily?

We just made a big batch of deviled eggs from my leftover Easter eggs. When we were peeling them, a few of the eggs had the white stuck to the shell so badly that they cracked in big pieces right to the yolk. Other eggs were fine.

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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

When boiling eggs: after they come to a boil, turn the burner off and put a lid on the pot. Let them sit for around 30 minutes. They will then be done.

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What is the Shelf Life of Free Range Farm Eggs?

What is the shelf life of free range farm eggs?

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Removing Shells From Hard Boiled Eggs

How do I peel a hard boiled egg without it sticking to the egg white, and taking it off with it? I have never been able to do this without ruining the eggs. Also, these are fresh eggs, not store bought, does that make a difference?

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Checking If Eggs Are Still Fresh

We all know that eggs can be kept for quite awhile. What happens if you think you have had them too long? Very gently place the egg in a cup of water. If it sinks, it is good. If it floats to the top, it is bad!

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Adding Salt for Boiled Eggs

Hard boiled eggs will peel so much easier if you add salt to the water. I usually add about 1/4 cup salt to a 4 quart pan of water. The salt penetrates the shell but has no effect on the egg.

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Eggs After Their "Sell By" Date

How long do eggs last after the expiration date?

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Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs

Peeling Hard Boiled EggsWhen peeling hardboiled eggs, roll eggs on center divider of sink under cold running water. Squeezing the egg with your hands. The shell will peel off easily and the membrane holds the shell almost whole.


Saving Money on Eggs

Saving Money on EggsIf you have a reasonable sized back garden (yard), and your local government allows, keep 2-4 chickens depending on the size of your family.