In praise of the western omelette

Re:In praise of the western omelette (Adjudicator)

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:41:58 GMT

I will mostly agree with the original poster. A Western omelet; prepared right; needs little else. The vegetables must be crisp-tender and seasoned with cracked black pepper and a bit of kosher salt. I do have to have my hot salsa on the side; though. With coarse ground & buttered grits; hot black Columbian style coffee; and whole wheat bread. Yes. Valhallia.

Re:In praise of the western omelette (kennyb)

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:21:38 GMT

i'm gettin a bottle. i can't eat an omelet without hot sauce. i'm a kitchen sink omelet guy, everything thrown in.

Re:In praise of the western omelette (Michael Hoffman)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:37:38 GMT

enginecapt

It's my favorite, Mr. H. Be sure to order the hot, as opposed to mild, as the hot version contains no vinegar to mar the taste of the peppers and other ingredients.

Thanks for the tip. I shall be sure to specify.

Re:In praise of the western omelette (1bbqboy)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:18:57 GMT

enginecapt

It's my favorite, Mr. H. Be sure to order the hot, as opposed to mild, as the hot version contains no vinegar to mar the taste of the peppers and other ingredients.

I agree. my favorite too.

Re:In praise of the western omelette (enginecapt)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:12:24 GMT

It's my favorite, Mr. H. Be sure to order the hot, as opposed to mild, as the hot version contains no vinegar to mar the taste of the peppers and other ingredients.

Re:In praise of the western omelette (Michael Hoffman)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:31:18 GMT

Pico Pica

enginecapt

mar52

Used to love a little Tabasco on it, but it's been replaced by Chululas.

Have you ever tried Pico Pica on eggs? If not, I recommend picking up a bottle.

I just looked that up, and I love the ingredients. I'm going to order some from Amazon. Thanks for mentioning it.

Re:In praise of the western omelette (enginecapt)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:08:57 GMT

mar52

Used to love a little Tabasco on it, but it's been replaced by Chululas.

Have you ever tried Pico Pica on eggs? If not, I recommend picking up a bottle.

Re:In praise of the western omelette (enginecapt)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:06:02 GMT

Michael Hoffman

Now, west of the Mississippi, as I recall, they are Denver omelets, but they didn't have any cheese there, either.

Correct on both counts, counselor.

Re:In praise of the western omelette (mar52)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:59:09 GMT

My favorite omelet. I even like it at... don't faint... IHOP.

No tomatoes on mine, please. I like mine dry. Used to love a little Tabasco on it, but it's been replaced by Chululas.

IHOP used to serve, many years ago the Western Sandwich which was an onion roll topped with a Western Omelet.

Couldn't beat it.

Re:In praise of the western omelette (Michael Hoffman)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:43:16 GMT

seatown76

Really no cheese huh?

I always have to have cheese in my omelette whether it's a western or not and make mine with nice crisp hash browns and sourdough or english muffin toast!

Well, a traditional Western has eggs, ham, green pepper and onion, and that's it. Now, west of the Mississippi, as I recall, they are Denver omelets, but they didn't have any cheese there, either.

Re:In praise of the western omelette (seatown76)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:33:58 GMT

Really no cheese huh?

I always have to have cheese in my omelette whether it's a western or not and make mine with nice crisp hash browns and sourdough or english muffin toast!

Re:In praise of the western omelette (Big Ugly Mich)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:58:42 GMT

Greymo
Real girls do not make Western omelets. They make quiches.

In Kenosha, Wisconsin, real girls Lynne and Chris make GARBAGE PLATES that are not to be missed. If you go for one, be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes for your seat, but it's well worth it. http://www.franksdinerkenosha.com/images/stories/documents/franks_diner_menu_feb2008_opt2.pdf

Re:In praise of the western omelette (cavandre)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:24:51 GMT

Greymo

Real girls do not make Western omelets. They make quiches.

Nothing wrong with a dinner quiche...put the leftover in the frig & it makes a fine breakfast the next morning. Almost as good as cold pizza!

Re:In praise of the western omelette (enginecapt)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:18:28 GMT

bill voss

enginecapt

How about diced tomatoes?

you Californians

I know.... we put tomatoes in everything. At least I won't suffer from lycopene deficiency.

Re:In praise of the western omelette (Greymo)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:12:15 GMT

Michael Hoffman

When I was a little boy my grandfather taught me to make a Western. He insisted that no boy should get past 6 years old and not know how to make one. I taught our kids (despite the handicap they were under, being girls) by that age, too, and my grandson was 5 when I taught him.

Oh, and never cheese.

Real girls do not make Western omelets. They make quiches.

Re:In praise of the western omelette (1bbqboy)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:56:53 GMT

enginecapt

How about diced tomatoes?

you Californians

Re:In praise of the western omelette (enginecapt)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:47:41 GMT

How about diced tomatoes?

Re:In praise of the western omelette (Michael Hoffman)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:38:50 GMT

When I was a little boy my grandfather taught me to make a Western. He insisted that no boy should get past 6 years old and not know how to make one. I taught our kids (despite the handicap they were under, being girls) by that age, too, and my grandson was 5 when I taught him.

Oh, and never cheese.

Re:In praise of the western omelette (enginecapt)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:28:16 GMT

The only thing better than a Western omelet is the Western omelet sandwich that I used to get at Pete & Clara's cafe in San Juan Capistrano.

I do like pork chile verde poured atop a Western.

In praise of the western omelette (the grillman)

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:43:54 GMT

Is there any omelette better than the western? Not for me.....

3 eggs, diced smoked ham, diced onion, and a ideally, a mix of diced green and sweet red peppers. I prefer no cheese, that takes it away from being a true western, in my book.

Lightly browned on the outside, and folded in the middle, or into thirds, it's a great breakfast, especially paired with good home fries, and whole wheat toast. Wash it down with some good strong black coffee, and you are good until lunch, or maybe after.

Can it be improved upon? What do you think?