Essential Eggs

Eggs are one of the most versatile foods in our supermarkets, and one of the most cost-effective proteins out there. Learn the ins and outs of preparing eggs including a basic scramble, hard-cooked, poached, and fried. You’ll also learn how to transform the humble egg into a proper French omelet and an Italian frittata worthy of a meal. We’ll show you the best pan for cooking eggs and other essential equipment to get the job done. And we would not be doing our job if we didn’t share with you food safety, basic science, how to store eggs, and what those numbers on the egg carton mean. Packed with helpful tips and great recipes, this online cooking class will have you on your way to being an egg expert.
- Introduction
- Introduction to Eggs
- How Eggs Work
- Egg Anatomy
- Egg Sizes
- Basic Science
- Purchasing Eggs
- Storing Eggs
- Separating Eggs
- Egg Safety
- Core Technique Videos
- Scrambling Eggs
- Hard-Cooking Eggs
- Poaching Eggs
- Frying Eggs
- Concept Review
- Quiz
- Recipe Lesson: French Omelets
- Recipe Overview
- What You’ll Need
- Common Mistakes
- Cook Along in the Test Kitchen
- Share Your Dish
- How Did You Do?
- Printable Recipe
- Recipe Lesson: Salade Lyonnaise
- Recipe Overview
- What You’ll Need
- Common Mistakes
- Cook Along in the Test Kitchen
- Share Your Dish
- How Did You Do?
- Printable Recipe
- Recipe Lesson: Asparagus, Ham, and Gruyère Frittata
- Recipe Overview
- What You’ll Need
- Common Mistakes
- Cook Along in the Test Kitchen
- Share Your Dish
- How Did You Do?
- Printable Recipe