On Thu, 29 May 2008 12:01:01 -0700 (PDT), meatnub >
wrote:

>On May 29, 2:33*pm, Cindy Hamilton >
>wrote:
>> On May 29, 9:19*am, meatnub > wrote:
>>
>> > I don't have any ground beef. I have eggs, milk, etc.. hmm i could
>> > make omelettes... just never have and nervous about them getting
>> > undercooked when I fold them.
>>
>> > Any other suggestions?
>>
>> Well, I can't help you with your ingredients, but you might consider
>> a Spanish tortilla to help get you over your omelet block. *It's
>> basically
>> an omelet with the stuff cooked right into the egg. *I bet Joy of
>> Cooking
>> has instructions.
>>
>> Unless someone in your family is immune-compromised, I wouldn't worry
>> too much about undercooked eggs (unless it's an esthetic issue--you're
>> entitled to dislike runny eggs).
>>
>> Cindy Hamilton
>
>Yeah, it's an esthetic issue. Of course with a 1 year old, it's a bit
>of a worry-issue too.
>
>I just need to learn how to cook one right. I always thought (or maybe
>even witnessed) that you dump the egg into the pan, let it cook, then
>fold, with the top runny part getting cooked after it gets folded. I
>don't know where I picked that up but I'm thinking that's wrong.

*joy of cooking* has a set of instructions for omelets that you might
find helpful. make sure you let the eggs come to room temp. first.

your pal,
blake