There are some really good reasons to cook eggs in a microwave: it is quicker than using a pan, and therefore saves energy usage; it uses far fewer pots and pans, so fewer dishes to do; and, believe ...

This post originally appeared on The Kitchn. See it there: I Tried Chef José Andrés' Clever 1-Minute Egg Recipe, and Then ...

If your immediate reaction was "Eggs in the microwave? You must be joking," then you can join the clamoring masses of people who think this isn't just a bad idea ... it's downright wrong. Yet ...

Step 1: Fill a ramekin with a half-cup of salted, room-temperature water. It must be enough to submerge the egg. You'll want enough water to submerge the egg but not spill over the top of the ramekin.

The simple recipe takes less than 15 minutes and includes cooking the eggs in the microwave. I was shocked at how fluffy the eggs tasted, and they paired great with the bacon and avocado. As someone ...