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zucchini frittata
Typically a frittata is cooked in a skillet and finished off in the oven. It’s an easy clean-up with just one cooking vessel. However, I’m going to make you dirty one more cooking pan…gasp! 🙂 I have been making frittatas for years. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read Moreprosciutto and cabbage frittata
If you mention the word cabbage to your carnivore friends, the most likely response will come in the form of a scrunched up nose as they take a step backwards. But, tell them it’s encased in a prosciutto base with Parmesan cheese and suddenly you’re all buddy-buddy with them. This dish I am about to…
Read MoreOven-Baked Cabbage & Speck Frittata (frittata al forno con cavalo e speck)
I adore the holidays but after massive food consumption, I’m ready for lighter meals. This Italian dish is perfect for scaling back but full steam ahead with flavor and nutrients. Cabbage has cholesterol-lowering benefits and is an excellent source of vitamin K and C as well as a good source of vitamin A. For more…
Read MoreBest Prawn and Parsley Frittata
Frittatas (Italian omelette) have to be one of the easiest dish to make. A meal that incorporates meat, cheeses and vegetables all in one dish. What’s the difference between an omelette and a frittata? I thought they were one in the same but omelettes traditionally have the egg mixture cooked and folded around a filling,…
Read MoreZucchini and Prosciutto Frittata
Frittatas are one of my favorite meals to make and are easy to whip up for a speedy mid-week dinner. A frittata is a type of Italian omelette with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses, and vegetables. They make a great antipasto and are just as delicious the next day for breakfast or brunch. What…
Read MoreSpinach and Ham Frittata
Being able to prepare a meal with the least amount of fuss is key for me especially when I’m in a hurry. Frittatas (Italian omelette) have to be one of the easiest dish to make. A meal that incorporates meat, cheeses and vegetables all in one dish. What’s the difference between an omelette and a…
Read MoreLittle Zucchini & Basil Frittatas
Another easy dish to prepare when entertaining this festive season. The following recipe is adapted from ABC Delicious magazine. Zucchini contains large amounts of folate (one of the B vitamins) and potassium and the rind contains the nutrient beta-carotene. This will be my last posting for 2007 as I will be on vacation for the…
Read MorePepper, Red Onion and Goat’s Cheese Frittata
This week has been a busy one for me so I’ve been looking at recipes that are super quick yet delicious. This dish is adapted from BBC Olive magazine. Bell peppers are excellent sources of vitamin C and vitamin A and onions are very rich in chromium and vitamin C. Like garlic, the regular consumption…
Read MoreMini Ricotta and Basil Frittatas
Frittatas originated in Italy and have to be the easiest egg dishes to make. And, you don’t have to flip the eggs like one has to for an omelette. Frittatas are a fool proof meal and the perfect solution to the empty fridge syndrome (a great way to use leftovers). Eggs provide protein, vitamin B12,…
Read Moregrilled spring onions – make it tonight!
If your local farmers’ markets are open, go, and celebrate all things local. Now is the perfect time for seasonal produce and one item in particular that you may not have considered is the humble Spring onion. Not sure what Spring onions are? TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
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