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Denver Omelet

Denver Omelet

Yield: 4 Servings
Adapted from Chef John / Food Wishes

This classic American-style omelet is firmer and more caramelized than the softer French omelet, but every bit as delicious, and prefect for your next “breakfast for dinner.”

  • 1TBS butter
  • 3large eggs
  • cup grated cheddar cheese
  • ¼cup diced smoked ham
  • 2TBS finely diced onion
  • 2TBS finely diced green bell pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • pinch of cayenne, optional


Beat eggs,
but not too much. Over beating makes them watery.

Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Add ham, pepper, onion mixture and cook until veg are soft. Reduce heat to medium low. Add eggs, mix lightly and let cook from the bottom. Sprinkle the cheese when the top is still liquid. Give a sprinkle of cayenne if desired. Continue cooking until top is top looks wet, but is no longer runny. Fold in half using spatula.

Cheesy Artichoke Tartlets

Cheesy Artichoke Tartlets

Yield: 32 pieces
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Circa 2008:  Remember those mini-muffin tins you bought for the Chipotle Shrimp Wonton recipe?  This is another use for it.

  • 32(3 ¼ x 3 ¼-inch) won ton wrappers
  • ¼lb (1 cup) Alpine Lace Deli Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 1(8-oz) package nonfat cream cheese
  • 1TBS Dijon-style mustard
  • ¼-½tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • ¼cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1(14-oz) can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped


Heat
oven to 350°F. Spray 32 mini muffin pan cups with no stick cooking spray. Gently press 1 won ton wrapper into each muffin cup, allowing ends to extend above cups. Spray edges of wrappers with more cooking spray. Set aside. Combine cheese, cream cheese, cayenne pepper and mustard in medium bowl; mix well. Stir in red bell pepper and artichoke hearts. Spoon about 1 tablespoonful cheese mixture into each cup. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until cheese mixture is set and edges of wrappers are lightly browned. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.