Here's my simple method for hard-cooked eggs with nice color and good texture: Put the eggs in a saucepan that doesn't crowd them together. Add water to cover the eggs by 2 to 3 inches. Bring the water to a boil, then turn off the heat. Leave the eggs in the water until they've cooled to room temperature.
To peel, crack the shells a few minutes before you need the eggs by rolling them on a flat surface. Let them sit in cold water for several minutes before peeling.
K. at dottedyellowline reminded me to check out the Washington Post Peep Diorama winners this year. Not to be missed!
Happy Easter & Passover to y'all !
(image from Marthastewart.com)
11 comments:
Love your psychedelic Easter eggs, Jen! I'm a huge fan of Lidia too. Love the free recipes she offers on her website. A goddess in the kitchen. I would believe anything she says.
Have a wonderful Easter, enjoy this warm and sunny weather we're having on the East coast :)
Thanks I'll try this version. I have one that is similar but this looks even better. And the idea of letting the water lift the shell is fantastic.
It should be easy to boil eggs but it requires just the right touch.
Thanks I'll try this version. I have one that is similar but this looks even better. And the idea of letting the water lift the shell is fantastic.
It should be easy to boil eggs but it requires just the right touch.
haven't heard of Lidia - will check out her website. A goddess and your favourite woman - she sounds something!
Such pretty eggs. That peep flower is awesome! Happy Easter to you!
Chef & food critic Craig Claiborne wrote a small handy and very complete guide to cooking & prep techniques called "Kitchen Primer" --a must have for anyone starting out in their first apt. and ready to start stocking their cupboards and buying utensils as well as learning to cook. Great for the beginner and a treasure for the experienced cook. This guide may be out of print now, but it is a gem. When Claiborne takes you through something you thought was simple like how to scramble eggs, you realize there is an art to simple dishes and it can be a pleasure to prepare them..
WOW! You have so many talents!
Hope the eggs were all that they were "cracked up" to be.
Blessings.....!!!!
Patti
Your eggs are gorgeous! I miss making Easter eggs. I hope your Easter was lovely, JGH, and that you got some of the fine weather we had over the weekend. Unfortunately, it's back to normal temps now.
Thank you for the tip!! I love to make deviled eggs and I always have trouble peeling them once they're done cooking. Hope you had a great week off!! :)
~ Wendy
This holiday food post reminds me
I did not get my usual gift of savory farfel this year . my farfel connection moved to Florida.
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