Eggs
 | A staple of most diets, eggs are cheap, nutritious and extremely versatile. All you have to do is master the basic techniques of scrambling, poaching, frying, boiling and omelettes to be able to rustle up a meal in minutes! |
How to whisk egg whites
Air, absolutely no grease and a large mixing bowl are the three essentials if you want perfectly whisked egg whites.
How to make an omelette
Omelettes are really easy once you have the knack, providing you with a lunch or supper dish in minutes! Then all you have to do is choose which type you want to eat.
How to make meringues
Whether you prefer your meringues crisp and powdery or chewy and soft, Delia explains how to achieve the right result every time.
How to scramble eggs
It's easy enough to avoid those rubbery hard scrambled eggs you sometimes end up being served in hotels - all you need to remember is to serve them up when they're still very soft. Delia reveals all...
How to separate an egg
There are egg separators available in cookshops, but once you know how, it's actually very easy to separate an egg, leaving you with white and yolk intact.
How to tell how old an egg is
This is so useful to know: when it comes to making cakes it doesn't really matter if an egg is less than fresh, but for frying, boiling, poaching or scrambling, the fresher the better. Find out how...
Eggs: safety first
Eggs do carry certain health risks but if you follow the rules you will never go wrong. For pregnant women, the young and the elderly though, raw eggs can be dangerous.
