I use the microwave egg cooker if I just have 3 or 4 to do, when done, directly to sink, open, run cold water, and let them sit in the cold water a lil while. If boiling a bunch, put eggs in pot, put on and turn burner on high, when it comes to full boil, turn burner off, put lid on, let sit 10 minutes, then to sink with cold water. Usually works, but I've had to fight with peeling boiled eggs before, and it is not fun! Like someone else said "Happy Crackin"!