These Egg Hacks Will Change Your Life

11. Eggs Roasted for a Group

Cost: $15–$25 to create* Use: Eggs en cocotte is a fantastic recipe to prepare a lot of eggs at once. A fantastic technique to prepare eggs for a large gathering is to bake or roast partially cooked eggs with cream and butter over high heat. This recipe is known as eggs en cocotte. As they cook, the butter and cream get thicker and become more like gravy.

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Roasted Eggs for a Large Group on Pinterest and TripAdvisor A sizable casserole dish, butter, cream, and a dozen or more eggs are required. Add as much or as little of your favorite herbs (mint, parsley, basil, dill, chives, etc.). For the complete how-to, visit NYT Cooking. As long as no one has a lactose intolerance, eggs en cocotte are a fantastic option when preparing for a large group of people.

12. Souffles Can Be Made With Eggs at Room Temperature

Price: $3–$6* Use: Creates a flawless souffle (or gives you a good shot at one). There are few baked dishes as difficult to master as the souffle, even for seasoned cooks. Allowing your eggs to reach room temperature before using them is essential to a delicious souffle.

The Key to Souffles Is Room Temperature Eggs @Leake100Days/Pinterest Room-temperature egg whites beat up more easily. To ensure that no yolk goes into the whites, you should separate them while they are still cold, cracking each egg one at a time. For those who are interested, "Cooking School" on the Food Network offers instructions on making "a perfect souffle."