Eggs

Eggs

How to boil an egg

People vary in how they like their eggs boiled, from runny to almost hard. Here Delia outlines the best ways to crack this favourite breakfast method!

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 fry an egg

Sunny side up? Easy over? Whichever way you like them, fried eggs are a doddle to make and very versatile things to add to other recipes.

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...