Omelettes

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:31 am

I've been making a few omelettes recently, as they're great to fill you up for low calories. For those who fancy a good omelette, what do you like to put in them?

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:33 am

Cheese. Nothing else required.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:34 am

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:40 am

Ham, cheese, mushroom and peppers.

Cooked in the pan on the stove and under the grill alternate for the perfect finish.

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:44 am

is anyone aware of what Sean put in the omelette he cooked for Joseph?

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:46 am

I might be opening up the whole Brexit debate here but Spanish omelette for me.
Potatoes, peas, spinach, spring onion

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:48 am

There’s a risk of over doing an omelette. Smoked Salmon, Bacon, Mushrooms, Onions etc etc.

But nothing beats just salt and plenty of pepper. Keep it simple. Same goes for scrambled eggs too. Keep it simple.

Bertiebeehead · Post by **Bertiebeehead** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:08 pm

Cheese and spring onion, lots of salt and pepper.

bfcmatt · Post by **bfcmatt** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:20 pm

TVC15 wrote:I might be opening up the whole Brexit debate here but Spanish omelette for me.
Potatoes, peas, spinach, spring onion

Really sorry but you mentioned Spanish omelette alongside peas, spinach and spring onion.
Traditional Spanish omelette would only have potatoes and a touch of onion, it would also be served cold.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:23 pm

Little bit leftfield this one but trust me, it’s a corker: chicken and broccoli.

Ric_C · Post by **Ric_C** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:24 pm

Got one of these a while back, brilliant for omelettes

https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/wei ... ker-330750" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Just leave for 8 mins and then peel them out, I'd definitely recommend

LawsCanalJump · Post by **LawsCanalJump** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:25 pm

Chorizo, Tuna, Beans and cheese

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:33 pm

bfcmatt wrote:Really sorry but you mentioned Spanish omelette alongside peas, spinach and spring onion.
Traditional Spanish omelette would only have potatoes and a touch of onion, it would also be served cold.

Here we go - EU regulations again
The quicker we leave the sooner we can put what we want in our Spanish omelettes

Bfc · Post by **Bfc** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:36 pm

Add Haggis. Cut a 3/4” slice of haggis, microwave for 1 min 20 seconds. Crumble it into whipped 2 or 3 eggs, before adding to the pan. 2 slices of toast and you’ve a tasty filling meal for 1 or 2 people.

Im_not_Robbie_Blake · Post by **Im_not_Robbie_Blake** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:37 pm

Horrible things!

KateR · Post by **KateR** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:38 pm

3 eggs, mushrooms, spoonful of garlic, add jalapenos pour in to pan, sprinkle cheese on top, cook, fold cook a little longer and eat, no jalapenos for our son though.

Sometimes when I know I'm making something else I will also add half a chopped onion.

Lovely and filling and a usual Sunday morning breakfast in our place

Have previously added some sliced potatoes but not for quite a while since cutting out rice/potatoes/pasta/bread.

dpinsussex · Post by **dpinsussex** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:39 pm

Asparagus

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:09 pm

Ric_C wrote:Got one of these a while back, brilliant for omelettes
https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/wei ... ker-330750" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Just leave for 8 mins and then peel them out, I'd definitely recommend

I actually ordered one from Amazon this morning, for the same price. It arrives tomorrow. They look great.

cockneyclaret · Post by **cockneyclaret** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:34 pm

Soy sauce, chilli, mushrooms, beansprouts..

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:36 pm

Ham and Cheese....

Had one for breakfast every morning for the past 10 days aboard the Cruise... was very nice and a perfect start to the day....

Back to Toast and coffee for breakfast now back home ... tried to get the Mrs to make me one this morning... it didn't go down well ... and my Omelette making skills leave a lot to be desired

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:45 pm

Bosscat wrote:Ham and Cheese....

Had one for breakfast every morning for the past 10 days aboard the Cruise... was very nice and a perfect start to the day....

Back to Toast and coffee for breakfast now back home ... tried to get the Mrs to make me one this morning... it didn't go down well ... and my Omelette making skills leave a lot to be desired

Get an omelette maker Bosscat. Only £15 on Amazon.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:51 pm

FactualFrank wrote:Get an omelette maker Bosscat. Only £15 on Amazon.

£15.... £15 I am not spending £15 when I have a wife for cooking

Petersa · Post by **Petersa** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:59 pm

My favourite is with a tin of smoked oysters deeeeeelish

I heard recently that omlettes were a favourite of the Marquis de Sade. He liked them served piping hot with a sharp knife and fork on a naked buttock!

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:08 pm

FactualFrank wrote:Get an omelette maker Bosscat. Only £15 on Amazon.

What on earth (other than a human being) is an omelette maker?

Edit - why I'll be danged! It's an electrical 'thing' for making omelettes.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:17 pm

Meatballs, mushrooms. Fry up said items then when done add three whisked up eggs.

Yum.

(A large ladle full of curry sauce over the top is optional.)

bob-the-scutter · Post by **bob-the-scutter** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:58 pm

Always add a tablespoon of double cream to your mix, it flufficates the omlette and adds a lot to the taste.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:59 pm

claretblue wrote:is anyone aware of what Sean put in the omelette he cooked for Joseph?

Joey said it was a plain omelette

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:38 pm

Chorizo
Green pepper
Garlic
Parmesan

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:43 pm

Onions and mushrooms, pre fried in olive oil, roast ham, salt and pepper.

Sheedyclaret · Post by **Sheedyclaret** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:44 pm

Corned beef or cheese..

Longside4evr · Post by **Longside4evr** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:06 pm

bfcmatt wrote:Really sorry but you mentioned Spanish omelette alongside peas, spinach and spring onion.
Traditional Spanish omelette would only have potatoes and a touch of onion, it would also be served cold.

They serve it hot as a tapas in Malaga and also put red peppers in to

Sarum · Post by **Sarum** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:50 pm

Tortilla in Spain is often cooked in small cafes and local bars from opening time in the morning, as it's quite a popular breakfast snack particularly with manual workers. Often enjoyed with a chunk of fresh bread and a small glass of cold beer, but not necessarily with either. Generally the tortilla is allowed to cool down a little bit before serving to customers, as the texture and flavours improve when the temperature reduces from hot to warm. It also makes a good cold snack later on in the day, too.

By coincidence I cooked a pea and potato tortilla this evening, but unfortunately it had all gone before I saw the thread!

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:21 pm

Not what they are cracked up to be

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:08 pm

Cubes of fried bread.

Not had one like that for years but they are delicious.

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:51 pm

Ric_C wrote:Got one of these a while back, brilliant for omelettes

https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/wei ... ker-330750" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Just leave for 8 mins and then peel them out, I'd definitely recommend

The omelette looks great when it is ready cos it rises and actually pushes the lid up. Problem is as soon as you take it out, away from the heat it reduces to a mere damp squib. Still, a handy thing to have as there is no washing up.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:22 pm

I've just had a standard cheese and ham omelette with salad, tomato and cucumber. Something tells me 8 eggs in one day is a tad excessive, though.

Bertiebeehead · Post by **Bertiebeehead** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:41 pm

FactualFrank wrote:I've just had a standard cheese and ham omelette with salad, tomato and cucumber. Something tells me 8 eggs in one day is a tad excessive, though.

Eggcessive.

bfcmatt · Post by **bfcmatt** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:12 pm

Longside4evr wrote:They serve it hot as a tapas in Malaga and also put red peppers in to

That isn't a traditional spanish omelette then. I once worked for a spanish head chef who would go off his t!ts

if anybody suggested anything other than potatoes and onions.

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:14 am

Cheese and chillis

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:24 am

cook down some onion, then tomatoes then Cheese and some Italian herbs. Weird post as I made this for lunch today !!!

CharlieinNewMexico · Post by **CharlieinNewMexico** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:52 am

New Mexico style. Hot green peppers, pinto beans, spring onions, crumbled tortilla chips. Nacho cheese and chile red sauce smothered on top.

I'll take cardiac bed number 6 please matron.

Longside4evr · Post by **Longside4evr** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:38 pm

bfcmatt wrote:That isn't a traditional spanish omelette then. I once worked for a spanish head chef who would go off his t!ts if anybody suggested anything other than potatoes and onions.

I was brought up in Lancashire's back street and the traditional order of the day was Pobbies
You can do a lot more with bread and milk now

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:03 pm

FactualFrank wrote:I've been making a few omelettes recently, as they're great to fill you up for low calories. For those who fancy a good omelette, what do you like to put in them?

Simply strong local Cheddar slices (not grated) and organic mushrooms and made not quite done so the omelettes are a bit runny...or is that scrambled eggs, no it's omelettes

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:34 pm

The nicest I've made so far is: 2 eggs + chopped up cooked ham (2 slices) + grated cheese + pepper, and then cucumber and tomato on the side of the plate.

I think I'm missing a bit of brown sauce, though.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:08 pm

FactualFrank wrote:The nicest I've made so far is: 2 eggs + chopped up cooked ham (2 slices) + grated cheese + pepper, and then cucumber and tomato on the side of the plate.

I think I'm missing a bit of brown sauce, though.

It’s not an omelette unless there’s 3 eggs in it.

ClaretAL · Post by **ClaretAL** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:12 pm

I think some of you need to take a pregnancy test.

hampsteadclaret · Post by **hampsteadclaret** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:16 pm

Which herbs work in omelettes ?
oregano, basil ?

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:42 pm

Rileybobs wrote:It’s not an omelette unless there’s 3 eggs in it.

I agree...now go and stand in the corner FF you naughty boy.

Longside4evr · Post by **Longside4evr** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:59 pm

Its not an omelette unless theirs 3 eggs in it
Three eggs ive to use the powdered type with dried onions