Food 101 in its fifth season, featuring Chef Alessandro Panattoni as my co-host.

Food 101

Cooking eggs properly depends on the dish and desired texture. For a perfect fried egg, heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat, add a small amount of butter or oil, and cook until the whites are set while keeping the yolk runny or firm as preferred. Scrambled eggs should be cooked over low heat with butter, stirred gently to achieve a soft, creamy texture. For poached eggs, simmer water with a splash of vinegar, create a gentle whirlpool, and carefully drop the egg in, cooking for about 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk. Hard-boiled eggs require submerging eggs in cold water, bringing them to a boil, then simmering for about 9-12 minutes before transferring them to an ice bath. Soft-boiled eggs follow the same process but are cooked for only 4-6 minutes for a jammy center. In omelets, whisked eggs are cooked slowly in butter until set, then folded over fillings like cheese or vegetables. Mastering these techniques ensures eggs are cooked to perfection in any dish.