Omelet Fun

One of the easiest meals to make for breakfast, lunch or dinner is the simple omelet.This French classic is a quick yet elegant way to enjoy eggs alone or with a host of ingredients.It could be full of meat, cheese veggies or all three.This is one of the most fun and most versatile dishes to make. A n omelet is really basic.At it's simplest it's just eggs, milk,and water , well blended with butter and then cooked in an omelet pan or just simply a frying pan.One side is flipped over the other, creating a d Runny middle.If you cook it on both sides, then it turns into a frttata.It should always be fried in butter, because of the taste but you can also use margarine or cooking spray.The pan is ready when the butter stops foaming.I'm a huge butter fan so I tend to use more than needed.(the drippings are good for frying up any toast or can be drizzled on accompanying toast or English muffins.For those who want an exact amount try a heaping tablespoon of butter.Some home chefs separate the whites and yolk.Both are whisked separately and the whites are added second , creating a puffy, souffle like omelet.At this point you can add the extra ingredients.Keep in mind that omelets cook up quickly so the add Ins should already be prepared. Make sure the ham is diced while the bacon and sausages are already cooked and drained.I like adding my veggies fresh although some experts will say sauté them first.I would rather have that burst of freshness so my omelets have freshly cut veggies like onions , peppers and tomatoes. Many just think that omelets should just have cheese in them.We see that ideology is challenged thanks to Marican diners that offer up to ten to twenty variations, filled with everything from crab to even strawberries. One of the best is the Western.This traditional diner and luncheonette special.It cameos from the cowboys who liked to have hearty breakfasts.These are great,, a flavorful mix of ham, peppers and onions.You can create this however you want.Ham lovers like to put a good cup of chopped ham.Veggie lovers usually toss in more onions and peppers.Some love the diner classic, the meat lover 's omelet.This has a more meat to egg ratio.Every bite has the trinity of breakfast meats: sausage, bacon and ham in it.It's served smother in what else - bacon.Of course there are healthier omelets.Nothing beats a tomato laced one, especially when it's cooked with fresh tomatoes.It takes on the flavor of that Piedmontese classic tomatoes and eggs.Of course there is the traditional cheese omelet.For just fancy try one filled with Brie and herbs such as tarragon, chervil and chives. Sharp Vermont or English cheddar is another good cheese that brings the egg dish to another level. one of the best is an Italian frittata, liberally laced with grated Parmesan. Omelets are an easy meal.It's a quick but filling breakfast, a satisfying lunch and an easy solution to dinner.Crack open an egg , mix it with your favorite ingredients and fry up in butter.They're classically simple and yummy.