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  Skinny Omelette Recipe - 101 Cookbooks
In my mind an omelette is a beaten egg (or eggs) cooked in a pan and stuffed with good stuff.
Spread the pesto across the surface of the omelette (if you have a thick pesto, thin it a bit with water to make it easily spreadable), and then sprinkle with the cheese and salad greens.
My current favorite omelette is what I call my "broken egg omelet" I put a little ghee(purified butter in the pan, lightly sautee some mushrooms, then add 2 eggs.
www.101cookbooks.com /archives/skinny-omelette-recipe.html   (2873 words)

  
  Borzoi Reader | Authors | Julia Child
An omelette cannot be made in a sticky pan; the eggs must be able to slide around freely, and if they cannot, you simply cannot make an omelette at all.
Before making your first omelette, sprinkle a teaspoon of table salt in the pan, heat it again, and rub vigorously for a moment with paper towels; rub the pan clean, and it is ready for an omelette.
As the omelette is not folded, and is served in its cooking vessel, it is not a disaster if it sticks a little on the bottom.
www.randomhouse.com /knopf/authors/child/recipe.html   (2671 words)

  
 Louisiana Festival - Giant Omelette Celebration in Abbeville, Louisiana
Napoleon feasted on an omelette prepared by a local innkeeper which was such a delight that he ordered the townspeople to gather all the eggs in the village and prepare a huge omelette for his army the next day.
The Giant Omelette Celebration is a two-day event, but the giant omelette is only cooked on Sunday.
Local dignitaries and chefs parade from the church through town to the omelette cooking area, carrying baskets filled with the 5,000 eggs needed for the omelette.
www.tabasco.com /taste_tent/festivals/nov_giant_omlette.cfm   (534 words)

  
 Giant Omelette Celebration - Abbeville, Louisiana
Napoleon feasted on an omelette prepared by a local innkeeper which was such a culinary delight that he ordered the townspeople to gather all the eggs in the village and to prepare a huge omelette for his army the next day.
From this beginning, the omelette became a tradition to feed the poor of the village at Easter.
The omelette is then given away freely to all in attendance.
www.giantomelette.org /celebration_info-history.php   (313 words)

  
 The authentic spanish omelette recipe
Along with paella, the ubiquitous spanish omelette - tortilla de patatas - is perhaps one of the best-known Spanish dishes.
Lower the heat to medium and continue to cook, shaking the pan frequently, until mixture is half set.
Use a plate to cover the skillet and invert the omelette away from the hand holding the plate (so as not to burn your hand with any escaping oil).
www.spain-recipes.com /spanish-omelette.html   (488 words)

  
 Expert Tips on Creating the Perfect French Omelette
Also known as the French-style omelette, this classic egg dish is a true test of an aspiring chef's skill, requiring perfectly fresh and flavourful ingredients and the right equipment.
Heat a non-stick omelette pan over medium-high heat and heat 15 ml (1 tbsp) of the butter until almost smoking, tilting the pan to coat its entire surface.
Slide omelette to the front of the pan and use a fork or a wooden spoon to fold it inside to the centre.
channels.netscape.ca /life/article.adp?id=20060206122609990001   (811 words)

  
 Egg dishes
Prepare the same as omelette with ham, replacing the ham with grated sheep's cheese.
In this case, prepare like a simple omelette and when ready, spread the cheese on top and roll.
Prepare like the simple omelette, replacing the milk with the sour cream.
members.aol.com /simonagscu/eggdishes.html   (533 words)

  
 Omelette - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Britain this is called a Spanish omelette, and may include cheese or cooked diced ham.
Omlette is a parody of Hamlet in Veggie Tales.
To make your omelette, start it in a pan, flip it before it browns, continue cooking for approx 20 seconds, remove from pan, place your cheese on or inside the omelette and finish it off in the microwave.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Omelette   (450 words)

  
 Ollie's Omelette House
The new generation of Ollie's Omelette House is tightly packed with no-frills booths and tables.
On the list you'll find the Plain Omelette ($4.19), the Avocado, Mushroom, Spinach and Cheese ($7.65) and everything in between, including bell pepper, green chiles, guacamole, corned-beef hash and the basics: bacon, cheese and sausage.
Ollie's Omelette House isn't all yolks and shells.
www.azcentral.com /ent/dining/articles/1209taste09.html   (669 words)

  
 The Omelette of Friendship
According to historical legend, an innkeeper treated Napoleon and his troops to a giant omelette feast near the village of Bessieres in southern France.
The visiting Cajuns were knighted into the exclusive fraternity of "chevaliers" (omelette chefs) and returned home to organize a similar celebration of their French-Canadian heritage.
The highlights of the Omelette Fest are scheduled on Sunday, beginning with an impressive mid-morning mass at the cathedral-like St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church next to the town square.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/cajun_culture/52528   (494 words)

  
 Corsican Omelette by Nigella Lawson
You sometimes come across this omelette in a sweetened version, with sugar sprinkled along with the mint (an herb that the Corsicans use much more in their cooking than the French) but I like it sharp and savory.
Crumble the cheese over the omelette and cook, lifting the sides and swilling the pan around to let any runny egg cook in the heat underneath.
When the top of the omelette looks nearly set but still gooey, fold into thirds lengthwise — in other words, fold in two sides, leaving a strip of white-blobbed omelette facing up in a strip in the middle — and slide onto a plate.
www.leitesculinaria.com /recipes/cookbook/corsican_omelette.html   (351 words)

  
 Chuck's Favorite Omelette | Egg Dishes | Breakfast | Recipes | Williams-Sonoma
Chuck Williams says that making an omelette seems to be a rite of passage for anyone interested in French cooking.
His advice is to use a good omelette pan with shallow, sloping sides that will allow you to fold and slide out the eggs easily.
Add the cheese and chives across the center of the omelette perpendicular to the handle of the pan.
www.williams-sonoma.com /prod/R100296.jsp   (248 words)

  
 [eggs.ca] [Recipes] [Basic Omelette]
Slip spatula under the unfilled side, fold the omelette in half and slide onto a warm plate.
Western Omelette: In 2 tbsp (30 mL) melted butter, cook 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped ham, 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped green pepper and 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped onion until vegetables are tender but not browned.
Sprinkle omelette with icing sugar or garnish with a dollop of whipped cream.
www.eggs.ca /recipes/show_recipe.asp?actionID=147   (402 words)

  
 Making an omelette, the Pepin way. | Ask MetaFilter
When there is no more runny egg but the top is still uncooked, fold the omelette in about three or four folds, right to left (if you are right-handed) with the spatula, lifting the pan to help the folding, and immediately take off the heat.
And as ikkyu2 said, French omelettes can seem almost uncooked in the center, whereas with most American omelettes, the eggs are usually thoroughly set and cooked all the way through.
It's not generally a problem with omelettes because they are constantly stirred, and quickly cooked, but with saute and saucepans, cheap equipment with thin bottoms will cause food to stick and scorch very easily unless it's constantly agitated.
ask.metafilter.com /mefi/38904   (3178 words)

  
 Recipe-Puffy Omelette with Goat (or Feta) Cheese
This very quick, simple omelette is made with the egg whites slightly beaten, producing a moist but slightly puffy omelette.
Look to ensure that the underside of the omelette does not take on colour, but remains pale and the top is very wet.
The difference between a successful, moist omelette and a bad one is seconds.
www.epicureantable.com /recipes/E/puffyomelette.htm   (576 words)

  
 Oyster omelette - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The dish consists of an omelette with a filling primarily composed of small oysters.
Oyster omelette and chilli sauce from Newton Food Centre, Singapore.
In the Chinese language, "oyster omelette" is known by various names in different geographical areas.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oyster_omelette   (284 words)

  
 Cooks.com - Recipes - Omelette
Loosen sides of omelette with spatula and fold...
Omelette is done when knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Cook until omelette is creamy on top about 10 minutes.
www.cooks.com /rec/search/0,1-0,omelette,FF.html   (115 words)

  
 Omelette aux Fines Herbes   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Prepare 6 omelettes (see technique photographs): heat 15 g (1/2 oz) butter in the omelette pan over medium heat until hot; do not let the butter brown.
When the eggs begin to set but are still soft on top, use a spatula to fold the edge of the omelette that is closest to the handle in towards the centre (ideally fold the omelette into thirds).
Fold this edge in towards the centre and continue cooking for about 2 minutes, until the omelette is very lightly golden on the bottom.
www.ibiblio.org /expo/restaurant/menu23/omelette.html   (334 words)

  
 Souffleed Omelette with Fines Herbes | Brunch Entrées | Breakfast | Recipes | Williams-Sonoma
The souffléed omelette, or fluffy omelette, is a hybrid of two popular egg preparations, the omelette and the soufflé.
Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the omelette is puffed and the bottom is golden, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the omelette is firm in the center, about 7 minutes more.
www.williams-sonoma.com /prod/R101090.jsp   (371 words)

  
 How to Make a Classic French Omelette | eHow.com
The classic French omelette is not cooked as long as its American counterpart.
Roll half of the omelette onto a plate, then flip the pan so that the other half covers the first half, making two half circles with the creamy part of the omelette inside.
The omelette should be creamy and yellow, not brown.
www.ehow.com /how_8478_make-carnitas-black.html   (429 words)

  
 Tofu Omelette
The key to a tofu omelette is to grate the tofu and then very gently mix in the seasonings (garlic, onions, turmeric, salt and pepper).
Once the tofu is mixed, pour off any water that has collected in the bottom of the bowl and then arrange the tofu in two omelette-shaped patties on a heated, oiled nonstick or well-seasoned skillet.
Cook the omelettes at a medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until much of the moisture is evaporated and the edges look a bit dry.
vegweb.com /index.php?topic=5096.0   (1193 words)

  
 SPANISH OMELETTE
a delicious potato omelette which can be served as a tapas, warm, cold with salad....
Once the omelette seems to be cooked, use the lid of the frying pan (or a large plate) to tip the omelette out of the pan, add a little more oil and slide the omelette in again, this time putting the less cooked side first into the pan.
Spanish omelette with onion and potato: the process is the same.
www.euroresidentes.com /euroresiuk/Recipies/spanish_omelette.htm   (297 words)

  
 Recipe: Omelette aux Pignons (Languedoc) Pine Nut Omelette   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The pine trees from which the nuts for this dish come (Pinus pinea L.) are quite numerous in the Languedoc, the region of France along the Mediterranean coast west of Provence, and this omelette quite common.
On the opposite end of the Mediterranean the Lebanese also make this omelette calling it 'ujja bi'l-sanubar (eggs with pine nuts), sometimes cooking it with parsley and onions.
In a large nonstick omelette pan, heat the olive oil or melt the butter over medium heat.
www.cliffordawright.com /recipes/omelette_pignons.html   (165 words)

  
 Tortilla Espanola, A Spanish Omelette - TOPICS Online Magazine for ESL
Leave the omelette on the stove for three or four minutes and then turn over the omelette, using a flat dish.
One of the best moments to enjoy a good Spanish Omelette is if you want to spend an afternoon in the countryside, a tortilla espanola is the perfect dish for a picnic.
One of the moments when I especially enjoy eating this omelette is after my family and I have spent a whole afternoon swimming and sunbathing.
www.topics-mag.com /foods/special-foods/tortilla-espanola.htm   (264 words)

  
 Asparagus Omelette Recipe -- Mr Breakfast
Prepare a medium skillet or frying pan at medium heat with a teaspoon of melted butter.
Cook until egg is set, occasionally lifting the edges of the omelette to allow more egg to cook.
On one half of the omelette, sprinkle 1/4 cup of Swiss cheese.
www.mrbreakfast.com /superdisplay.asp?recipeid=1221   (171 words)

  
 Preparing Omelettes   (Site not responding. Last check: )
3) When the eggs are set but still soft on top, fold the omelette with a spatula.
4) Fold the edge of the omelette that is closest to the frying pan handle in towards the centre.
7) Hold the handle of the pan and trun the omelette out, seam-side down, onto a serving plate.
www.ibiblio.org /expo/restaurant/techniques/omelettes.html   (129 words)

  
 Other Men's Flowers: Omelette
On the web there are some 27,000 pages in English with a reference to la Mère Poulard, and twice as many in French (with slightly less referring to the historic Abbey; the French have their priorities right).
The menu at her hotel was always the same: the famous omelette, ham, a fried sole, pré-salé lamb cutlets with potatoes, a roast chicken, salad and dessert.
Madame Poulard founded the hotel in 1888 and died in 1931 at the age of eighty, though she had retired many years before.
omf.blogspot.com /2006/04/omelette.html   (275 words)

  
 Bizet’s Omelette
Pour the eggs into a hot, buttered pan and cook gently until the edges are crisp but the centre is still soft.
Keep in mind that it is easier to cook a few small omelettes than a single big one.
For his first meal, Chef Pasquin proposes his version of an omelette, which leads to a highly comical “Omelette Quartet.” The dish is so bad that the magistrate and his wife step outside for a breath of fresh air to ease their stomach pains.
www.scena.org /lsm/sm7-5/omelette-en.html   (513 words)

  
 BBC - Food - Recipes - Tortilla (Spanish omelette)
Now forget all about French omelettes and be patient, because it's going to take 20-25 minutes to cook slowly, uncovered.
When there is virtually no liquid egg left on the surface of the omelette, turn it over to cook the other side.
To do this, place a flat lid or plate over the pan, carefully invert both so that the omelette is on the lid or plate.
www.bbc.co.uk /food/recipes/database/tortillaspanishomele_67957.shtml   (663 words)

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