If the past week is an indicator of what the next few weeks are going to be like…it’s going to be a bumpy ride. I’ve been working nonstop and finally have several days off when I hope to catch up on some holiday shopping and at least get my decorations out of the garage and into the living room. I went to the Outlet Mall this morning for a few Le Creuset gifts before Black Friday (big sale going on now at Le Creuset) and my grandchildren came over this afternoon to make presents for their mommy and aunties for Christmas. I would show you our projects, but that would spoil the surprises for the recipients on Christmas morning. A four and a six year old with glue and paint can be scary if we all aren’t paying attention. But, all in all, we’re a pretty creative bunch.
I wanted something quick, easy and tasty for dinner and decided on a Dungeness crab and cheddar cheese omelet. I whipped up the omelet, instructions can be found here, added some crabmeat and a little cheddar cheese sauce, green onion and chopped parsley, and dinner was ready. I wasn’t about to let it get cold so allowed myself only three photo attempts, poured a nice glass of chardonney, and sat down to enjoy my meal. When the ingredients are so delicious a simple preparation is usually the best.
I sauted a sliced green onion in butter in a heated 6 inch omelet pan before I added the eggs. When they had only about a minute left to cook I topped them with crabmeat. This way the crab warms up without overcooking. I spooned a little hot cheese sauce over the crab, folded the omelet in half and slid it out of the pan onto my plate. Top with more sauce. I diced a small tomato but forgot to add it before I took my photos (only three were allowed), but it is delicious without it. Sauted mushrooms are wonderful in this omelet if you have some (I didn’t). Garnish with chopped parsley.To make the cheddar cheese sauce, melt 2 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan. Mix in 2 tablespoons flour and stir over medium heat for about a minute. Add 3/4 cup milk and stir until mixtures begins to thicken. Add 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, 1/2 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoning Salt and some freshly ground pepper.
That looks splendid..Wish you could show us the gifts:) I know I know..we must wait!!
Looks wonderful. Our Whole Foods had "fresh" Dungeness Crab for $39.00 a pound. This omelet makes that price sounds pretty darn afordable. 🙂
Oh Cathy this looks wonderful!
Yum!
Hi Cathy. Sometimes it is the simplest of ingredients that satisfy the most. This looks ever so tasty. I do love breakfast for supper!!!
oh wow what an omellete
oh that looks fabulous, i MUST copy you!
just want to wish you a very happy thanksgiving and thanks so much for sharing your pics at fws!
This looks wonderful!! Over the top for me, I have a weakness for omelets!
That is something worth rushing to the table for.
Looks absolutely scrumptious!! Crab and eggs… you just can't go wrong!!
WOW! Does that ever look good! How can eat eat scrambled eggs this morning after eyeballing that creation! Another fabulous dish that should be in a COOKBOOK!!!! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope we get to see what gourmet delights you end up preparing! Is that selfish of me to hope that you will be photographing your meal? I can't help it, you are my kitchen mentor! Have a onderful day with your family!
Hugs, Nancy
Wonderful idea for a quickie dinner!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Your omelet looks absolutely delicious!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving…
Cathy, This is what I would call heavenly! Your omelet looks so elegant and classy, it deserves to be served at a fine restaurant, or of course in the luxury of your home. 🙂
that is my kind of omelette! i love the crab, delicious!
Bookmarked! I can't wait to make this – it looks amazing.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Cathy – see you next week.
Great way to start the day!
That's one amazing omelet, Cathy! I didn't think I could be hungry again after preparing food all day but that looks so scrumptious.
This looks delicious, Cathy. It sounds as though you have a very full plate right now. Have a wonderful holiday. Blessings…Mary
Hi Cathy! Hope things slow down a bit for you soon. Your omelet looks delicious!
Don't they make those wonderful Dutch ovens? I dream of buying one of those someday! 😀
Happy Thanksgiving! Gobble. Gobble.
Happy Thanksgiving, Cathy!
Your omelet is making my mouth water this morning & your photographs of it are just incredible.
I completely understand & can commiserate with the chaos that grandkidlets of that age can create but its soooo worth it. 🙂 You made some wonderful memories with them, I'm sure.
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!
fondly,
Rett
That sounds sooooo very good!
Happy Thanksgiving!
I would've loved to see pictures of those paint-splattered grandkids! What a great grandma you are and I'll bet you had a blast! This omelette is fabulous! I'm a fool for crab and with cheese sauce? Heaven! And I'd love to see Le Creuset on sale sometime! I'm not that lucky!
The crab meat thats peeking out is making my mouth water. It must have tasted so good! I dont blame you for taking only 3 shots. I would've too!