Hard-boiled eggs are one of the best proteins you can keep in the house — cheap, versatile, easy to grab on the go — but only if you actually prep them. And if you've ever stood over a pot of boiling water, set a timer, then peeled the shell off in chunks while half the egg white comes with it, you know there has to be a better way. Turns out there is, and it's been on Amazon for under $35 this whole time.

The egg cooker is having a moment in our house, and we're breaking down everything — how it works, why farm fresh eggs are actually the worst ones to peel, and why deviled eggs have a completely different portion logic than every other egg preparation. If eggs are any part of your meal prep situation, this one's for you.

We also take some detours before we get there, because that's just how  ...