3 large eggs

3 tablespoons milk

Salt and pepper, to taste

⅛ teaspoon (or to taste) paprika

3 tablespoons diced ham

3 tablespoons diced onion

3 tablespoons diced green bell pepper

2 tablespoons butter or margarine Ketchup, optional

• Lightly beat the eggs with the milk. Stir in the salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix in the ham, onion, and green pepper.

• Melt the butter or margarine in a frying pan over low heat. Swirl the butter around to coat the pan entirely.

• Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Cook over low heat. After the omelet has been cooking for a few minutes, tilt the pan occasionally or lift the edges of the omelet with a spatula so that the uncooked egg runs underneath.

• When the omelet is cooked evenly throughout, loosen the edges of the omelet with a spatula. Carefully slide the spatula underneath the omelet and fold it in half. If desired, fold 2 more times so that it forms a triangular shape. Slide the omelet onto a plate. Serve with ketchup, if desired.

Fabulous Frittata

Like Egg Foo Yung, Italian Frittata is a combination of an omelet and a pancake, filled with sautéed meat, cheese, or vegetables. Like the omelet, a frittata can be a hearty lunch or dinner as well as a breakfast dish. When preparing frittata, feel free to experiment with using different types of cheese, such as Swiss, Gruyère, or Emmental.

Serves 1–2

In a western omelet, the vegetables are added to the egg mixture before the egg is fried in the pan.