We’ve all been there – trying to peel a boiled egg, but mangling it beyond all recognition as the hard shell stubbornly sticks to the egg white. Worse, the egg ends up covered in chewy bits of ...

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 ...

Peeling hard-boiled eggs can be a pain. Too often, you’re left with a surface speckled with tiny egg shell shards (and smelly fingers). While it’s never going to be a completely mess-free process, ...

Hard-boiled eggs are the ultimate on-the-go protein source. Their shell acts as a natural container; each egg packs a solid 6 grams of protein; and even the queen, Martha Stewart, has been spotted ...

To peel, gently tap the egg on a countertop to break the shell (including once on each end), then roll them with light pressure between the countertop and the palm of your hand to loosen the shell.

How many times have you cooked hard-boiled eggs only to find out they’re still raw inside, rubbery, or the shells are hard to peel? For me, it’s happened more times than I can count on my fingers.

• 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 ...

Some chefs and home cooks swear by putting boiled eggs in an ice bath immediately after cooking. Here's why, and whether or ...