The Four-Egg Flip

Julia Collin Davison shares her favorite egg recipes and storage tips, plus the four-egg flip challenge. Keep Calm and Cook Sale Now is the time for even more trusted cooking resources, so we’ve slashed all of our cookbook prices to $19.99 (or less) and they’re ready to ship. [Shop now →]( [Log In]( [America's Test Kitchen]( [find recipes]( [start free web trial]( Notes from Our Home Kitchens Dispatches from our cooks while we’re in our home kitchens instead of the Test Kitchen [The Four-Egg Flip. 4-17-2020.]( From Julia Collin Davison, Executive Editorial Director Eggs! I can’t get enough of them, especially now that I’m home 24-7. I love how they cook in mere minutes and are able to turn anything—a boring salad, a bowl of plain spaghetti, a cup of oatmeal—into [something far more interesting and filling](. Also, I just successfully completed my first four-egg flip and it was caught on camera! You can check it out on my Instagram feed ([@juliacollindavison]( this an official challenge from me to you, #foureggflip. Keep them in the carton: Eggs can be refrigerated for weeks with little effect on their flavor or texture. Back in the test kitchen, we tasted two- and three-month-old eggs and found them to be perfectly palatable. We noted that a four-month-old egg had a very loose white, and the yolk “tasted faintly of the refrigerator.” But it was still edible. Also, be sure to always store eggs in their original carton in the back of the fridge; the refrigerator door is too warm. So [how old is too old]( Use your discretion: If the egg smells odd or displays discoloration, pitch it. Also, older eggs lack the structure-lending properties of fresh eggs, so beware when baking. OK—on to my top egg recipes. I hope they inspire you to grab a carton and get cooking. FREE FOR TWO DAYS Eggs with Sweet Potato and Swiss Chard Hash I make some version of hash every morning with leftovers from the previous day(s), but I use this recipe as a base. Feel free to get creative here. Don’t have sweet potatoes—leave them out. Have some leftover meat hanging around? Throw it in. I also always add a handful of chopped scallions and some sort of fresh herb (cilantro, basil, parsley) before serving. [view recipe]( FREE FOR TWO DAYS Egg Gratin with Swiss Chard and Cherry Tomatoes This dish not only tastes great fresh from the oven but also tastes wonderful when eaten cold the next day. Obviously, you can swap other hearty cooking greens for the chard, such as kale or spinach, along with a number of different types of cheeses for the Gruyère. [view recipe]( FREE FOR TWO DAYS Salerno-Style Spaghetti with Fried Eggs and Bread Crumbs It’s the garlicky bread crumbs that make this dish really come alive. Sometimes, I stir a handful or two of baby spinach into the pasta and let it wilt just before serving. [view recipe]( Special Offer [Cooking School 3-Week Free Trial. Best-Ever Offer! 320+ online classes with expert test cooks. Now’s the time. These are the classes. GET FREE ACCESS, then save 60%.]( Recommended Equipment for These Recipes winner HIGHLY RECOMMENDED OXO Good Grips Non-Stick Pro 12” Open Frypan [buy now]( Capacity: ★★★   Durability: ★★½   Ease of Use: ★★★   Nonstick Ability: ★★★   There’s nothing like a good nonstick skillet. This one is slick, both when it arrives and after plenty of use. It’s also one of the lightest models we tested, so it’s easy to lift and maneuver, but it’s also sturdy and resists denting. [Learn More →]( winner HIGHLY RECOMMENDED OXO Good Grips 11” Balloon Whisk [buy now]( Speed/Efficiency: ★★★   Comfort/Ease of Use: ★★★   With an ergonomic Santoprene rubber handle and a balanced, lightweight feel, this whisk is like an extension of your hand. 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