First thing's first, buy your eggs a few days in advance. Buying them 4, 5, or 6 days ahead of time should do the trick — we don't want rotten eggs on our hands! I say this because the older they are, the easier they are to peel!

Once you're ready to make your perfect deviled eggs, put your eggs in a single layer in a pot. Then, add cold water over the eggs. You want the water level to go about two inches over your eggs.

Next, add 1/4 to 1/2 tsp  of baking soda to the water. This will make your eggs MUCH easier to peel at the end!

Turn your burner onto medium-high and let the water heat until it reaches a gentle boil. Then, REMOVE the pot from the heat and cover for 10-15 minutes. This bringing to a boil slowly is what prevents eggs from cracking!

Once your eggs have had a chance to sit in the covered pot, move them into a bowl of ice water. When they are completely cooled, set them back in their carton in the fridge. The ice water prevents your yolks from turning that greenish color and stops the cooking process.

Now that you've made hard-boiled eggs for the perfect deviled eggs, go ahead and make whichever recipe you prefer! These eggs can als0 be used for breakfast, salads, and snacks.