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 ...

Steaming is the most reliable and consistent way to make perfect hard-boiled eggs — easy to peel, with creamy yolks and firm yet tender whites. Boiling, then simmering, is an excellent runner-up that ...