The Enthusiastic Foodie.: Omelette Perfection.

What are the most basic things that any cook should know how to make properly? I think an omelette is considered to be a basic breakfast item that is in the arsenal of any self-proclaimed cook, or non-cook. :)

I was inspired to make an omelette because of my friend, Erin, who recently let me try my hand at retrieving eggs from a chicken coop. Let's just say, although I've still alive now, there were points where I though I'd have to leave a chunk of my hand in there. Those beaks looked quite sharp and combined with chickens' peircing eyes, I thought my hand was a goner...I'm sure it was entertaining for all :) BUT I did get some fabulous, fresh eggs!

Fresh from the coop!

The blank canvas of eggs as a base gives you the room to be as creative as you want and make them right for literally any occasion; breakfast, brunch, lunch, even Lupper or supper. Furthermore, when you can get the omelette to have a clean fold, without the insides falling everywhere or serving it in bits and pieces because you tried to "flip" it, it is sure to impress!

But how on earth do you get a nice thoroughly cooked, cleanly folded plate of egg-bliss? I have recently begun using a crepe pan to make them!

1. They allow the egg mixture to spread out evenly and thin enough that there is no need to flip it at all! You can cook it on one side only and avoid the mess of trying to flip it!

2. The pan is non-stick so it is easy to remove and....to fold over before removing from the pan! SO easy and I tell ya, it makes dang goog looking omelettes!

3. Gives you another reason to have a crepe pan around the house so that one day you can make yummy, homemade crepes! :)

I like to use 4 egg equivalents for each omelette but only 1 yolk in total. That way I can cut the cholesterol without sacrificing a nice golden, rich colour and flavour.

What to put in it?

Be creative! Use whatever you like and then give it a fancy name!

Savoury? Spicey? Cheesey? Go for it!

Here's two recipes to start of the omelette creating!

But before we cook, we must put on some good Cookin' Tunes:

Oh where is my hairbrush? [Veggie Tales] (nostalgic much?)

Yahweh [Hillsong]

Rise [Hillsong]

Kay, now we're ready. Go to it! :D

Asparagus Spinach Omelette

1 egg

3 egg whites

5-10 asparagus shoots (cooked)

1.5 cups chopped spinach

salt and pepper to taste

1. Combine egg and egg whites in a bowl. Whisk together until well combined and frothy. Feel free to add 1-2 tbsp of milk to the mixture, but not too much otherwise the mixture will be too runny.

2. Turn the stove onto medium heat and place crepe pan on heat. Pour the egg mixture into the center of you crepe pan- make sure that it evenly spreads out over the entire surface of the pan! Note: if the pan is too hot, to bottom of the omelette will cook before the top does. You could end up with a burned bottom-runny top omelette- Not what we're going for here! :)

3. After a minute, add the asparagus shoots to the top. Make sure to only cover half so we can fold it over nicely later.

4. Allow the omelette to cook through until the pan can be rotated without running juices.

5. Add the spinach on top of the asparagus

6. Use a spatula to lift the side you're going to fold up (i.e. the side without the asparagus- it's lighter without the veg and less likely to rip), and fold over onto the veggie side!

7. Add salt and pepper to taste

8. Serve right away

9. Celebrate your success!

Savoury Chicken Omelette

1 egg

3 egg whites

1 leftover chicken breast (diced)

1.5 cups chopped spinach

1/2 sweet red pepper (rings)

Spicy aged cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Combine egg and egg whites in a bowl. Whisk together until well combined and frothy. Feel free to add 1-2 tbsp of milk to the mixture, but not too much otherwise the mixture will be too runny.

2. Turn the stove onto medium heat and place crepe pan on heat. Pour the egg mixture into the center of you crepe pan- make sure that it evenly spreads out over the entire surface of the pan!

3. After a minute, add the chopped spinach over top. Feel free to cover the whole surface, or half, you choose!

4. Nicely place the red pepper rings on one side of the omelette.

5. Add the diced chicken on top of the red pepper rings and grate desired amount of spicy, savory cheddar cheese.

6. Let the omelette cook through until there are no free juices on top.

7. Use a spatula to lift the side you're going to fold up (i.e. the side without the asparagus- it's lighter without the veg and less likely to rip), and fold over onto the veggie side!