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How to make an omlet

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*Got this from the South Beach Diet Newsletter

How to Make an Omelet
This Daily Dish is part of a series on kitchen basics.

If your egg-cooking skills are limited to scrambled, consider broadening your horizons. Omelets are just as easy to make, and they allow you to introduce variety while impressing your family and friends. Simply follow these easy steps for making a perfect omelet.

1. Start by cracking 2 or 3 eggs into a bowl.

2. Beat the eggs with a wire whisk or fork until the whites and yolk are combined but not foamy. You can add a couple of tablespoons of nonfat milk or water to make the eggs fluffier.

3. Add a little salt and pepper to season.

4. Heat an 8- to 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. The smaller the skillet, the easier it will be to manage your omelet. If you're using more than 2 to 3 eggs, use a bigger skillet.

5. Coat the pan with a little olive or canola oil and allow it to come to temperature. You'll know when it's ready to go when a drop of water sizzles in the skillet.

6. Once the oil is hot, pour in the eggs and make sure they're evenly distributed by gently shaking the pan back and forth.

7. The eggs will begin to set after 20 or 30 seconds. Once the edges are set, gently push them toward the center and allow the uncooked liquid to flow into the exposed skillet.

8. Now it's time to start adding your filling. Take whatever you've chosen as your filling and place it on one-half of the omelet. Don't add too much, or else you may have a hard time folding it.

9. Once the eggs are more or less cooked, use a spatula to fold the empty half of the omelet on top of the full half.

10. Slide the finished omelet out of the skillet and onto your plate, and garnish with a sprig of parsley or some shredded, low-fat cheese.