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Sarasota's Summer Omelette

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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 10-12m
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 extra large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon half and half cream (whole milk can be substituted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chervil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch pepper
  • 4 teaspoons butter (2 per omelette)
  • FILLING
  • 2 tomato slices, thin sliced
  • 1/4 cup cheese (farmers cheese, grated or sliced - it is a very mild almost bland cheese, I love the soft version that I can get at local farmers markets (mozzarella is a good substitute)
  • 1 small scallion, diced fine (white and green parts)
  • 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons fresh basil, minced (2 tablespoons for the fillings; the remainder is a garnish)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
  • Salt and pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Eggs ... In a small bowl, crack the eggs and add the cream, chervil, salt and pepper. Whisk well.

  • Step 2: Filling ... Make sure to have all the fillings ready to go.

  • Step 3: Omelette ... Bring a saute pan (non-stick is really the best for this) to medium low heat and add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the eggs and mix well with a soft spatula. Cook 1-2 minutes and then mix again making sure to get all the edges incorporated. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes until the eggs begin to set.

  • Step 4: Stuff ... The filling is added to 1 side of the egg mixture. Top with the scallions, then some of the herbs, tomatoes (and season lightly with salt and pepper), and finish with the cheese and the remainder of the herbs. I save some of the basil for a garnish. Swirl around the pan and lift up the sides a little with spatula so some of the uncooked egg goes to the sides. Cover again, and cook another 3-5 minutes until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted.

  • Step 5: Flip and Serve ... Flip the unfilled half of the egg over the filled side, cover and remove from the heat. Let it rest a minute and then serve. Cooking times can vary depending on the type of pan and your stove's heat. Just keep an eye on it. ENJOY!

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