Beaten eggs cooked in a pan and rolled or folded The ancient Romans supposedly made the first omelet and, because it was sweetened with honey, they called it ovemele (eggs and honey) Some insist this was the origin of the word omelet Others maintain the word was derived from amelette (Fr ) Meaning blade, describing the long flat shape of an omelet
(AHM-leht) - A beaten egg mixture that is cooked without stirring until set and then served folded in half Often served with various fillings, such as cheese, onion, herbs, and meats