Professional chef Adrienne Cheatham shares her secret technique, honed over years working at restaurant breakfast stations, for the perfect poached eggs. And you won’t find her method anywhere else online.

Cheatham’s fool-proof method includes text recipe instructions within the video. She explains the science behind how she first preps the raw eggs and the different methods to employ depending on the number of eggs you’re cooking. Poaching eggs can be one of the most intimidating culinary feats, but watch the video and enjoy the never-fail guide to brunch-quality eggs.