POACHING EGGS

1. The eggs must be covered with water to assure even cooking.

2. Piercing the yolk in the shape of a cross to break the surface membrane will eliminate the possibility of an explosion.

The exact time of cooking eggs in a microwave oven will vary according to the number of eggs to be prepared at one time and the size and temperature of the eggs.

EGGS ARE ECONOMICAL

Texas eggs are an economical means of adding a lot of nutritive value to the menu. The price per two-egg servings of large eggs ranges from 11 to 16 cents; for medium eggs, from 9½ to 14 cents.