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A classic French omelette is elegant and chic, a beauty to behold.

The smooth, pale yellow exterior envelops soft curds of creamy, delicate eggs.

Its almond-shaped and has no filling just eggs, glorified in their gentle essence.

French Omelette Cut in Half and Bread on Plate with Jam and Butter in Background

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On our days off, we used to go to a roadside gas station(!)

run by a Swiss couple, Pierre and Yvette.

It had three small tables and a counter managed by Yvette, with Pierre behind the stove.

French Omelette with Greens on Plate Next to Fork and Glass

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We sat at the counter, and my husband, a line cook, studied Pierre making omelettes.

Now its my go-to request when hunger rages and theres practically nothing in the fridge to fall back on.

Hunks of toasted French bread with the eggs wouldnt hurt here.

French Omelette with Greens on Plate Next to Glass and Fork

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You are aiming for a beautiful oval shape with a pale yellow exterior and small, creamy curds inside.

You could add a small amount of filling.

Whisk in the salt and white pepper.

French Omelette Eggs

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Swirl it around in the pan so it coats the bottom and sides.

Pour the eggs into the pan.

With the bowl of a fork, tines facing up, rapidly stir the eggs.

Lightly Scramble French Omelette Eggs in Pan with a Fork

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If youre concerned about scraping the nonstick surface of your pan, use a plastic fork.

Move the fork all around the pan to break up the eggs as they cook.

The eggs will continue to cook a little from the residual heat.

Fold French Omelette in Pan with a Fork

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Cook until the eggs are loose and creamy with small curds.

This will only take 2 to 3 minutes.

If you havent already done so, remove the pan from the heat.

Fold French Omelette in Pan

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execute the fork around the edges to release the eggs.

Tilt the pan to a 45-degree angle so that the eggs move to one side of the pan.

Use your fork to fold the overhanging eggs up and towards the center of the omelette.

Fold French Omelette in Pan

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It should now be almond-shaped.

Hold onto the handle as close to the pan as possible.

Sprinkle with chives or parsley, if youd like, and serve.

French Omelette and Bread on Plate Next to Jar of Jam and Bowl of Butter

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The omelette is best eaten just after you make it.

To reheat, cover it with a dampened paper towel and microwave in 30-second intervals, until heated through.

The key is to reheat it gently, so the eggs dont overcook.

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