The Original Scramblette

Belle cooked this scramblette and presented to her dad, Vince Gerasole. He took a taste, complimented her on the good work and Belle gave him a big smile.

But we had to cut that part out!

Mr. Vince is the restaurant critic for CBS News in Chicago and he can't appear on any other broadcast without permission. So zip-zap and poor old dad hit the cutting room floor.

So if you ever wondered why Liv and Belle's mom, Heidi, is on the site helping out but we never see their dad, that's the answer. Actually Mr. Vince is a doting father and our favorite food sampler. He just does it behind the scenes.

Scramblette

You'll need:

• 2-3 Eggs
• Cooking oil (we used olive oil)
• Vegetables (we used red and green peppers)
• Shredded Cheese (optional)
• 8-10" fry pan
• Spatula

1. Choose some vegetables and chop them. Think about the kind of things you like on pizza. Sweet peppers, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, broccoli all work well.
   
   Some vegetables are harder than others. So vegetables like broccoli or potatoes should be pre-cooked. You can cut them in small pieces and put them in the microwave with a little water for about 2-3 minutes.
   
   
2. Break 2-3 eggs into a small bowl and use a fork or a whisk to whip them.
3. Put your fry pan on the burner. Have an adult light the stove under the pan. Let the pan heat for a minute.
4. Put a thin line of oil all the way around the pan. Tilt the pan so the bottom is thoroughly coated. Let the oil warm up a little bit. Oil should get a little haze. Don't let it get smoky.
5. Put your vegetables in. Be careful. If the oil is too hot and the vegetables are too wet they can splash hot oil out of the pan.
6. Use your spatula to move and turn your vegetables so they will get evenly cooked.
7. When the vegetables soften, pour your eggs over them.
8. Use you spatula to move the eggs and vegetables around until all the egg is a fluffy solid and not runny anymore
9. Turn off the heat.

Now your scramblete is ready to be put on a plate and served! This recipe makes enough for one adult or two children.