Omelets

Omelets- it's a staple around here. We go through about a dozen and a half eggs every time we cook breakfast- whether it's for dinner or breakfast. Think about it this way- 2 eggs for Ben's Bird's Nests, that I will save for another day, and then the many omelets I have to make -- 3 eggs for Dallas, 5 eggs for Jordan and Noah, 5 eggs for Isaiah and I. Ok, not quite a dozen and a half, but close. We like our omelets. I'll add my recipe below. Nothing fancy, but we love it! 

Omelets 

2-4 eggs scrambled in a bowl - I do NOT add milk

2 Tbsp margarine

Fillings of your choice- 

Cheese- my guys prefer Colby Jack. I prefer Swiss or Medium or Sharp Cheddar

Mushrooms- fresh, cooked or not, or canned- your preference 

Onions

Bacon

Sausage

Leftover chicken, turkey, etc. 

Anything goes! 

Melt 2 tbsp margarine into a 6 inch skillet- MEDIUM LOW heat. DO NOT BURN BUTTER. 

Pour scrambled eggs into pan and shake pan gently to spread eggs over entire surface. 

I use a frying spatula to gently push eggs to center of the pan. This allows the extra eggs to run under omelet and cook more thoroughly. When eggs are set, flip omelet over. Top with cheese, meats, veges as desired. Turn off heat and fold omelet over toppings. 

EAT! 

Now, a note about pans, spatulas, and flipping eggs.

** Pans-  My brother would disagree with me, but I have several pans I use for omelets. Yes, you can buy a pan that is made especially for omelets, but I am happy with any small 6-8 inch frying pan with a non-stick coating. Do not use one that is bigger, because your omelet will be too thin and be more difficult to flip and fill. 

* *Spatulas- Yes, there is a difference from a baking spatula and a frying spatula. The ones you use to scrape a bowl of cookie dough are made for Baking. The one you flip a burger or egg with is for Frying. YES, they are different and in my kitchen they are kept in different drawers! Use the right tool for the right job! Frying spatulas are for frying eggs- Omelets are FRIED eggs. 

** Flipping your omelet- Ok, once again, my big brother would tell you I do this incorrectly, but hey, we rarely see eye to eye. He flips his eggs, omelets, and more with a flip of the wrist. YES, it's cool to watch. NO, I'm not doing it! I use a plate, usually a paper one or someone's plate I am about to serve their food on to flip my omelets. I simply slide the omelet to the plate and then flip in back into the pan. I do not try to be fancy - I do not want to have to clean any more than I already have to clean. THAT is a whole other story! 

28 December- Day 1

What's cooking in the Cain Kitchen? I thought it sounded good. I think this is a good beginning. I also thought it would be a generic 'theme' for a blog about our family. Our kitchen is a focal point in our home, as all of my guys like to join me while I cook. All 4 of them are already great helpers, but are becoming more independent each day. I completely love it when they cook dinner without my help.
I also thought that 'what's cooking' is appropriate for the many antics of these things I call my lil men, my guys, my boys, and my children. They are my favoritest people! They make me laugh, often. They make me angry-  only occasionally. They make me think- all the time. They make me feel worthy - always!

So, here goes. Day 1 of what's cooking. :) I will try to share things we've actually cooked in the kitchen - recipes included- as requested, as well as funny things from my guys daily adventures. We simply call them "funnies for the day".

Enjoy.