Basic Omelet

I like omelets made in the old-fashioned French style, meaning they are soft, luscious, and pale yellow in color. They are not remotely related to the overcooked, leathery, deep yellow and golden brown omelets one is accustomed to seeing in restaurants. My method for making omelets requires some practice, but once you’ve mastered it you’ll wonder how you ever ate the other kind of omelet.

The classic French omelet often has 1 to 2 tablespoons of finely chopped herbs mixed in with th