If I were stuck on a deserted island, there's no question: I would want an endless supply of eggs. Along with, of course, a means to cook them. So you can understand the appeal of a cookbook devoted entirely to the incredible edible egg, yes? Yes! This lovely book from Rose Carrarini of Rose Bakery in Paris goes way beyond boiled in its exploration of the mighty egg, with lots of ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all the moments in between.

Quick Facts

• Who wrote it: Rose Carrarini

• Who published it: Phaidon Press

• Number of recipes: 84

• Recipes for right now: Green Fried Eggs, Eggs Baked in Dashi, Date & Walnut Scones, Lemon Pancakes, Italian Egg Soup, Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi, Egg Salad with Arame & Rice, Chocolate & Orange Polenta Cake, Bread & Butter Pudding

• Other highlights: It takes a book like this to truly appreciate how versatile an egg can be. Scrambled on toast or folded into a genoise cake, whisked into a rich sauce or whipped to incredible heights of meringue glory — the use of an egg is almost endless and a great many of these uses are explored here.

The illustrations are beautiful. So beautiful that I'd frame them on my wall if it didn't mean having to tear them from the book. They are simple and stark in a way that photography isn't, and capture the essence of each dish perfectly.

• Who would enjoy this book? Egg lovers, fans of Rose Bakery, this also makes a great coffee table book and conversation piece.

Find the book at your local library, independent bookstore, or Amazon: How to Boil an Egg: Poach One, Scramble One, Fry One, Bake One, Steam One by Rose Bakery

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(Images: Emma Christensen)