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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The world's best omelette!

My BFF of 30 years now (yeah, that was hard to type out because that means we are 30something....) is an amazing cook.  She is constantly on the up and up as to what the newest cooking trends are, cooking magazines and blogs, and she presents everything she makes so beautifully.  If you know my Mom I learned that presenting food beautifully and making things from scratch is jus t how you do it.  Or at least how you are suppose to do it.

After I got married I struggled with trying to find things to make quickly for dinner each night, and after I had gone to school full time than worked a full shift as a nanny, I was worn out, had no groceries and just didn't want to cook.  It wasn't until I had kids that I actually started planning my meals every Sunday and grocery shopping accordingly.  My best friend has encouraged me so much in that area and I can now say I'm not a bad cook.  I'm not the world's greatest cook either, but not too shabby.  So, when I come across a great recipe I make it a few (hundred) times so it will permanently stick in my brain folder entitled "recipes I will not forget" (sorry family).

I love breakfast.  But only on Saturdays.  The rest of the days we are short on time, tired and just trying to eat quickly.  However, Saturdays we get to sleep in and make a real breakfast.  And when I get the chance, I love to make my favorite omelette, the PESTO AND GOAT CHEESE OMELETTE!  My BFF gave his recipe to me a couple of years ago and I've made it ever since (on Saturdays anyways).  Here's how I make this omelette...
Put 4 eggs in a bowl and whip them with a fork until completely blended
Add a splash of milk (not too much)
Add a seasoning salt to the mixture (I like Johnny's from Costco-cheapest way to buy it)
Spray a small omelette/saute pan with Pam Butter Spray
Pour mixture in and heat on med heat (gas ovens are the best!)
Let it sit for about 5-10 min. (check underside-down when lightly browned and firm)
Flip onto other side and sit for up to 5 min.  Done when firmed completely
Slid out of pan onto large plate
Top with pesto (my favorite is from Costco-also cheapest way to buy pesto. Trader Joe's has a great one too!)
Then sprinkle with goat cheese (Trader Joe's has my favorite goat cheese and it's very affordable)
Voila!
This is the world's greatest omelette!  My daughter could eat a whole one all by herself (and she's only 5).

I realized after I took the picture it does not look as good as it sounds so I apologize for the disgusting picture.  It really is amazingly tasty though!  Give it a try! Thanks BFF! ;)