First, a little secret: that date on your egg carton isn’t a death sentence. It’s usually a “sell-by” or “best-by” date, not a “you will instantly explode” date.
In fact, the USDA says eggs can be perfectly safe for three to five weeks past the purchase date—provided they’ve been refrigerated the whole time. That’s right: your eggs have more staying power than most of your New Year’s resolutions.