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Place your eggs in a pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from the heat and set aside 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, cool in ice water and peel.
For Soft Boiled Eggs
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Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, then add your eggs and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, cool in ice water and peel.
For Medium Boiled Eggs
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Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, then add your eggs and cook 7 to 8 minutes. Drain, cool in ice water and peel.
Let eggs stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking to eliminate the chill from the refrigerator.
Cook 1 dozen eggs or less at one time for more even cooking.
Courtesy of Food Network Magazine