Denver omelet

Denver omelet


[After Denver (perhaps originally so called by those living west of Denver on the early American railroad networks along which the western omelet first became popular ).]
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"It has flavors like a Denver omelet, with sausage, egg and bacon and other toppings," Kaspar says.
Foods for breakfast Denver Omelet Casserole), lunch Tuna Nicoise Sandwich), and dinner Roasted Brisket with Apricots and Plums); cocktails Limonata alla Lambrusco), and desserts Peaches-and-Cream Grand Marnier Bread Pudding with Raspberry Sauce) are all included.
During the long, see-America-first car trips of my youth, when truck stop cafes provided the best--and often the only--fare for travelers, I first encountered the Denver omelet, an egg mixture with bell peppers, onions, and ham.

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