SOW - Gotta Lotta Rythym in My Soul 5/28/98

Half Past 4 Veggie-Cheese Omelette


It's been years since I've had enough energy to live it up and tear it down, or get in the groove and paint the town, but I do remember those days well. For me, the best part of staying out rockin' " half past four " and seeing the sun peek over the hill, was going to the all-night diner and ordering breakfast. So, in remembrance of days and all-nighters "past" , I present my recipe for 4 Veggie & Cheese Omelette.

You'll need:

  • 4 eggs (you may use an egg substitute if you wish)
  • butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup of milk
  • 3/4 cup fresh mushrooms - sliced
  • 3/4 cup of chopped red peppers
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup of shredded cheddar or swiss cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste

    Lightly saute the veggies in a fry or omelette pan over medium heat for 1 or more minutes( depending on whether you prefer your veggies crunchy or soft)in approx. 2 tbs. of butter. Set veggies aside in a small bowl (cover to keep warm)

    In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk. In the meantime, melt enough butter to nicely cover the bottom of an 8" omelette or fry pan. Pour half the egg mixture into the pan and cook over medium heat. As egg mixture begins to cook, lift the edges of the omelette often to allow the uncooked portion of the mixture to flow underneath so it also cooks. When the egg mixture appears set but is still somewhat shiny, put half the veggie mixture on top of one half of the omelette. Add half the cheese on top of the veggies and then carefully flip the side of omelette not containing the veg-cheese over the top of the veg-cheese mix. Allow to cook about 20 seconds more, gently press on omelette and then carefully slide it out of pan onto a serving plate. Garnish with fresh cherry tomatoes, a strawberry or parsley. Repeat process for the second omelette, or do as I do, and that is to make this omelette in a large enough fry pan and make one huge omelette. SERVES 2

    * Note: THIS IS ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE RECIPES THAT BEGS FOR SUBSTITUTIONS, SO BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN!!

    Serving suggestion: Serve with homefries and toast. 1