Egg White Omelet For One

The egg-white omelet is really no different than the 'Basic Omelet for Anthony'.  It just consists of a few different ingredients, and two additional steps--chopping and sautéing a few veggies.  Egg-whites don't always have the richness and depth of flavor that a whole-egg omelet will have, thus, I suggest adding a few veggies and a little cheese.

A time-saver for this recipe is to buy the egg-white cartons which will save you time and avoid wasting the yolks; however, buying pure egg-whites is not always the cheapest route.  You will need to decide what suits your budget and schedule best.

Equipment:

Cutting Board

Knife

8" non-stick skillet

Ingredients:

1 tsp butter
PAM Spray
1/3 cup of egg whites, to cover the skillet

1/4 cup sharp cheddar
2 Tbls yellow or red or green peppers
2 Tbls onions (red, white, yellow or green)
2 Tbls Canadian Bacon (or ham)

Instructions:
1. Wash Your Hands.
2. Prep your veggies and sauté in 1 tsp of butter over MEDIUM heat.

3. Once they are partially cooked (to your liking), set them aside.

4. Spray your skillet with PAM and leave the heat at MEDIUM.

5. Pour 1/3 cup of egg-whites into the skillet to cover entire skillet surface.

6. Do not touch, lift or jiggle.  Let it begin to congeal!
7. As it begins to turn 'cloudy', add your salt, pepper, cheese.

8. Sprinkle your veggies and ham over top.

9. Use a spatula to separate the edges and gently fold one half onto the other.  May need a large spatula.

10. Turn the heat off and let sit for 30 -60 secs.
11. Slide onto a plate with toast and a bottle of hot sauce (or ketchup).

An Omelet For Anthony

Yes, another post on making eggs, and this one is for Anthony.  Anthony is one of Jon's  friends who commented that "it's kinda hard cooking on your own." And,  he needed something simple, "like an omelet."

Funny thing...eggs look easy, but that's just it, they take several rounds of practice.  Writing this blog took three tries in order to break down the recipe for our novice cook Anthony...and to get the pictures right.

So, here you have it: The Basic Omelet For Anthony!

Equipment:

8" non-stick skillet

Rubber spatula or small flat spatula

Small mixing bowl

Measuring spoons

Ingredients:

1 tsp butter

2 large eggs

2 Tbls milk or cream

Salt & Pepper

2 Tbls sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Wash your hands.

2. Whisk the eggs, milk, pinch of salt and pepper together.

3. Melt your butter in the skillet over MEDIUM--eggs are sensitive beings and have to cook slowly.

4. Add your egg mixture.

5. Do not touch the egg mixture.  Let it cook and begin congealing.

6. After 2-3 minutes, swirl the pan to keep the liquid egg moving. But do not move or scrape.

7. Add your cheese.  (If you like other ingredients, like ham, peppers...you add them here)

8. As less and less egg remains liquid, lift the sides with a rubber spatula and separate the edges.

9. Gently roll the egg onto itself or fold it in half.

10. Turn the heat off.

11. Flip it one last time and slide it onto your plate with toast and hot sauce or ketchup.

12. Please don't starve Anthony!  This egg's for you.