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By snowy
@snowy22315 (169965)
United States
May 21, 2017 9:16am CST
I thought it was very intriguing yesterday when I saw the Pioneer Woman on Food Network make an omelet in a plastic bag. No mess, no fuss, no clean up. I tried it this morning. It turned out quite well, although I did burn a bit of plastic in doing it, I won't lie, however, I liked it enough to do it again. Due to the carcinogenic nature of plastic you probably wouldn't want to do this every week, but once a month should be OK. Here is the method from All Recipes
Great for holidays when there are picky eaters in the crowd. Can make as many as needed or just one if you like. Got this from an internet friend. Good served with fruit and coffee cake.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
21 May 17
It might be handy for a rare occasion, but I have been switching from plastic and foil to glass as much as possible for the most part. It is a toss up.
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
21 May 17
I don[t tend to use plastic alot..but I just had to try this innovative cooking method.
@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 May 17
I'm always scared to cook or heat anything in a plastic bag or bowl, because of the leaching of the chemicals into our food. But then again, everything we eat these days seems to come in a plastic bag, so I guess we're screwed no matter what! But I do like the idea of cooking the omelet in a plastic bag just to avoid the mess. I'm all about doing something in a way that lessens the mess!
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
21 May 17
Yes, that was my idea...no bowls, pans etc.
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
21 May 17
That's cool way to get rid of any mess. I would like to try it.
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
21 May 17
Yes, I don't like using more dishes then are required.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
21 May 17
Sorry I had to laugh when you said you burned the plastic as it is something I would also do.
Although this method sounds good I feel it may not be for me lol
Glad it turned out delicious.
Yes you may have a point about the carcinogens.
Also I know I would drop the bag for sure.
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
21 May 17
It's something different for sure!
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
21 May 17
I tried that once too, it's interesting but I think I will stick with the old way of doing that.
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
21 May 17
Yes, you probably wouldn't want to do it too often. She also made hashbrowns and cheese in the waffle iron..umm..not too keen on that one. I am predicting a mess..but you never know, I could get creative.
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
21 May 17
It was something different for sure!
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
21 May 17
Yes..I will do it again..the omelet was very moist.
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
21 May 17
Yeah, I will do it again..I remember as a girl scout we made bacon and eggs in a bag over a campfire, and bacon and eggs on a coffee can.
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@blitzfrick (2890)
• United States
21 May 17
This reminds me of a cookbook I've seen, Kitchenless Cooking. I think its intended audience was college kids, but I've found some of the recipes fun, though many of them require microwaving foodstuffs contained in plastic.
@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
21 May 17
Huh? THis isn't microwaved. Plus, you mean you never pop a TV dinner or something in the microwave? I think almost everyone does.
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@DianneN (246833)
• United States
21 May 17
@snowy22315 We may reheat something in the microwave, but only use glass.
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@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 17
That's a bit different isn't it? A good idea though.
@paigea (35693)
• Canada
22 May 17
We had them at a big family reunion weekend. A huge pot of water was boiling outside in the morning and everyone could fill a bag with egg and whatever else they wanted (cheese, green onion, etc) and pop their bag in the boiling water. It was a great idea for that. I should remember that when we go camping this summer.
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