Everyone has an opinion on eggs.

Unfortunately, loving them isnt enough to get a good fried egg in the morning.

Are you sick of scrambling them into rubbery, bouncy curds?

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Or wondering why they turn out grey when you hard boil them?

Does either make a difference?

Everyone seems to agree on that.

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Plus, that runny yolk develops a creamy dairy-like characteristic, without actually using any dairy.

Thats when the egg starts to brown.

Eggs are the one protein on earth that dont taste better when theyre brown, says Weld.

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In fact, you dont need a deep pot either.

Crack the egg into a mug and add a half cup of water so you dont scramble it.

Then cover the mug with a paper towel, and cook for one minute.

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Drain off the water, holding the egg back with a fork, she explains.

She likes to pair thisextremely easybreakfast with avocado, but really you could add anything you like.

Scrambled

Scrambled eggs are both the easiest and the hardest version of eggs to make.

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To avoid that, youll want to keep the heat closer to low when attempting this style.

Thankfully, it shouldnt take you more than a minute or two.

Omelet

Omelets are perhaps the most divisive egg dish of them all.

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Some like them stacked to the max with leftover veggiessomething more akin to a burrito.

Others think the egg should stand on its own like the smooth, savory star it is.

Whatever camp you fall into, there are some basic rules you should know before heating up your pan.

Gans often chooses the former, because it means fewer dirty dishes.