Recently, I came across a poached egg hack that has dramatically improved my breakfast routine: it takes only about a minute in the microwave-and cleanup is easy. Keep reading to learn how to make ...

"So you just microwave a quarter cup of water for a ... and look how cute she is," she said, admiring her poached egg before slicing it open to reveal the perfectly runny yolk.

"Poached eggs the normal way take no time at all what u talking about!" "Worked fine until it didn’t. Don’t do it unless you want to spend an hour cleaning exploded egg from the microwave," a ...

There's something ever so special about a poached egg. It has a subtle elegance that a boiled, fried or scrambled egg just doesn't have. Less oily than its fried version and softer than a boiled ...

The microwave is your best friend. Eggs are among the most versatile ingredients when it comes to a microwaved breakfast. Poaching eggs is a revelation. Pour boiling water into a microwave-safe ...

A third offered an even easier tip: "Egg in boiling water in a cup in the microwave for 40 seconds for anyone that wants it easier." While some traditionalists swear by vinegar for poaching eggs ...

Want to hard boil or poach an egg to perfection at work? The WSJ's Michael Hsu shows how easy it is to make breakfast at the office. Photo: Denise Blostein/The Wall Street Journal.

In a recent clip, Elise reveals her top pick for quick eats when in a rush, demonstrating how to conjure up a portion poached eggs in a flash - and all you need is a mug and a microwave.

"And then you're gonna cover it and microwave it for another 30 seconds," she instructed, before cutting the video to show the finished product. "And then you're just gonna dump it onto a paper towel, ...