Boiled Eggs on an Induction Cooktop

 1. Place eggs (directly from the fridge) into a saucepan in a single layer, making sure there is space between the eggs. Do not overcrowd the pan.

2. Fill the pan with cool water, making sure the eggs are covered with at least 1" of water.

3. Place pan on stove turned to medium heat (on a stove that has 1-9+P settings, try a 6+ or 7). Do not cover.

4. Watch the eggs. As soon as the water starts to boil, add 1/2 tsp salt, turn off the burner, cover the pan, and set a timer for 10 minutes. The boiling process may take 10+ minutes, depending on how much water you have in the pan, how many eggs are in the pan, and how large your pan is. DO NOT RUSH THIS STEP BY TURNING YOUR BURNER UP TO A HIGHER SETTING.

5. After the 10 minutes is up, drain the hot water, and fill the saucepan with ice cubes or ice water.

6. Once the eggs have cooled down, you can remove them from the ice bath and store them in the fridge until ready to use.

Frittata Nests

• 5 eggs
• 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper
• 2 small zucchini
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 3 leeks, thinly sliced and washed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preparation

Pre-heat the oven to 400ºF.

In a medium size bowl, whisk together the eggs, parsley, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, cream and some salt and pepper. Set aside.

Trim the zucchini ends and grate each one lengthwise over a box grater to take the flesh off without pulling out any of the seeds. Place a medium size skillet over medium-high heat with two turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 tablespoons. Sauté the leeks and zucchini until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Baste the inside of each cup of a six-cup muffin pan with some melted butter. Divide the leek mixture between the six cups. Push the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of each cup to form a “nest”. Divide the egg mixture between the six cups, pouring it directly into each nest. Bake until the eggs are set and puffed, 8-10 minutes.

Let set a minute before removing. Serve warm.