An illustrated ode to omelettes with step-by-step techniques and 100 recipes.



The omelette, at once simple and complex, is delicious at any time. John Finn’s mother was a fan and passed her knowledge and passion to her son. Here Finn provides instructions for four master recipes—the classic French omelette, an American diner omelette, a frittata and a dessert omelette—and delectable variations on each.