Michelin-star chef shares ‘better way’ to poach eggs without using vinegar

Michelin-star chef shares ‘better way’ to poach eggs without using vinegar

A Michelin-starred chef has shared his secret to making the perfect poached egg – and it doesn’t involve vinegar. Paul Foster, who owns the fine dining restaurant Salt, posted a video on TikTok showing his fool-proof method for poaching eggs. He said: “I was shown, when I was a young chef, to use vinegar but … Read more

How to poach the perfect ‘oval’ egg, according to Mary Berry

How to poach the perfect ‘oval’ egg, according to Mary Berry

A hankering for poached eggs can be a nuisance for those who haven’t mastered the art of cooking them. The soft texture makes them fragile and breakable, plus so easy to under-cook in an attempt to secure a runny yolk. But according to British chef and baking expert Mary Berry, there is a way to … Read more

One-minute method shows we have all been cooking poached eggs wrong

One-minute method shows we have all been cooking poached eggs wrong

If you want a poached egg for breakfast but do not wish to spend time cooking, then there is a quick and easier way to make a “perfect” poached egg without using a saucepan. Erica Wides a professional chef who goes by the name @thechefsmartypants on social media, has explained you can make a “firm” … Read more

How to make a ‘perfectly poached egg’ that won’t fall apart

How to make a ‘perfectly poached egg’ that won’t fall apart

Eggs are nutritious and versatile making them a great addition to any meal – whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner. While they tend to be easy to fry, boil, and scramble, the cooking process is more complex when it comes to poaching them. Many people struggle to get a poached egg just right, with a … Read more

‘Best way’ to poach eggs quickly and easily without vinegar

‘Best way’ to poach eggs quickly and easily without vinegar

Owner of food blog, Fifteen Spatulas, Joanne Ozug said her egg poaching hack involves “no vinegar, no straining, [and] no fuss”. For a delicious white encased egg that splits open to reveal a runny yolk on demand, first make sure the eggs are fresh. “Fresh eggs are tighter and hold together better, with firm whites … Read more

Cook a ‘perfect’ poached egg each time using 3 ingredients with this ‘brilliant’ method

Cook a ‘perfect’ poached egg each time using 3 ingredients with this ‘brilliant’ method

Poached eggs may seem simple enough to make, but there is a basic cooking technique that needs to be mastered to make sure you get a perfectly poached egg each time. Michelin-trained chef Poppy O’Toole has shared her method for making poached eggs after one unlucky man named Max wrote to her and said he … Read more

‘Super simple’ way to poach an egg within minutes – make them ‘perfectly every time!’

‘Super simple’ way to poach an egg within minutes – make them ‘perfectly every time!’

Eggs are the staples of any delicious breakfast, and there is nothing better than a silky poached egg with a runny yolk on top of a piece of buttery toast. Poached eggs may seem simple enough to cook but there is a technique to making them, as several things can go wrong leading them to … Read more