The secret to light, fluffy scrambled eggs is to cook them over moderate heat and to move them fairly constantly; this will ensure that the eggs do not take on any color. Also, cook the eggs just until they form plump, soft curds with no more runny parts in the pan (the curds should appear slightly wet, not dry) and immediately remove them from pan, as they will continue cooking.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　8 large eggs

　　4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

　　Crème Fraîche or Sour Cream (optional)

　　Sevruga or osetra caviar

　　

Step 1

Prepare eggshell cups Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Hold a large egg in one hand, tapered end up. Place an egg topper (a special tool for neatly snipping off the tip of the shell) over the top and squeeze, using a scissor motion. Discard top of egg. Pour egg into a medium bowl. Repeat with remaining eggs. Boil shells for 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a wire rack. Let dry, cut sides down.

　　

Step 2

Prepare eggs Scramble eggs, using the butter and a large skillet. Transfer eggs to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain round tip (wrap bag with a kitchen towel if necessary, as eggs will be very hot). Pipe eggs into shells. Transfer shells to egg cups. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream, if desired. Top with caviar.

　　Reprinted with permission from Martha Stewart's Cooking School: Lessons and Recipes for the Home Cook by Martha Stewart. Copyright © 2008 by Martha Stewart. Published by Crown Publishing. All Rights Reserved.Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of bestselling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the Emmy-winning, daily national syndicated program, and founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, which publishes several magazines, including Martha Stewart Living; produces Martha Stewart Living Radio, channel 112 on SIRIUS Satellite Radio; and provides a wealth of ideas and information on www.marthastewart.com.