This recipe book has been designed to demonstrate the versatility of cooking with Texas eggs. There are dishes that range from elegant Eggs Benedict to simple scrambled eggs. The many ways to add protein to the diet through the use of Texas eggs are included here in suggestions for main dishes, snacks, and desserts.

Basic instructions on the most common preparation of Texas eggs serve as the introduction to the book. There are also sections on French dishes, Tex-Mex favorites, American and international entrees, and desserts.

The Texas Department of Agriculture is most grateful to the American Egg Board, which granted us permission to reprint their recipes and the interesting comments on dishes which compose most of the book. Many of the color photographs also were provided by the American Egg Board.

Reagan V. Brown Commissioner of Agriculture