<I>Eggs</i> includes over 40 delicious recipes for this multi-purpose ingredient. Also included are tips for buying and storing eggs, filling suggestions for scrambles and more, menu ideas, and step-by-step instructions for cooking. From fluffy omelets with herbs and savory egg and bacon panini to rich and creamy quiches and hearty breakfast burritos, eggs are one of the most respected and versatile ingredients around. They are also one of the healthiest foods you can eat, perfectly proportioned and packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals. These talented kitchen performers not only are the basis for quintessential breakfast and brunch dishes, they are fantastic for a light lunch or even as part of a hearty supper. Filled with luscious photographs and more than forty tempting recipes, the simple yet inspiring dishes found in this book include classic comforts like Toad in the Hole and Deviled Eggs as well as creative new ideas like Eggs Baked in Tomatoes and whimsical Eggs in Prosciutto Nests.