1. Place the eggs in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them by about an inch.

2. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.

3. Once the water comes to a rolling boil, turn off the heat and cover the saucepan with a lid.

4. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs, 8 minutes for medium-boiled eggs, and 5 minutes for soft-boiled eggs 12.

5. After the eggs are cooked, transfer them to a bowl of ice water and let them cool for a few minutes.

6. Peel the eggs and enjoy them as desired.