A great way to use up odds and ends of summer produce.
baked frittata
Chorizo, Hatch Chile and Rice Bake
Ingredients: 1 lb Mexican style chorizo 1 onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pint cooked rice 1-pint cherry tomatoes, halved 2-3 roasted* Hatch Green Chiles, diced 5 oz shredded quesadilla cheese 7 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk 1/2 tablespoon Tajín Clásico Seasoning salt freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs Direction: Preheat oven […]
Zucchini Slice with Turkey and Chorizo
Ingredients: 2 cups finely shredded zucchini, drained 1 Vidalia onion, chopped 1 1/4 cup cooked, cubed turkey breast (can sub chicken) 2 oz thinly sliced Spanish chorizo, cut into 1/4 inch pieces 2 oz crumbled goat cheese 5 eggs 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder salt freshly ground black pepper […]
Swiss-Italian Baked Frittata
Ingredients: 4 oz cubed prosciutto 2 leeks, sliced (white parts only) 8 oz baby Swiss chard (if using regular, chop) 8 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced 1/3 cup shredded Gruyère 10 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup milk salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Saute the leek and mushrooms until the leeks have softened. […]
Chicken Cordon Bleu Baked Frittata
Ingredients: 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken 4 oz fresh spinach 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup finely shredded Gruyère 1/4 cup milk 10 eggs 3 oz thin sliced lean serrano ham, cut into 1/4-inch wide strips salt freshly ground black pepper olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Saute the onion and […]
Hangtown Fry-ttata
Ingredients: 1 pint shucked oysters, preferably “select” size 1 1/2 cup cornmeal 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup chopped scallions 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/4 cup milk 10 eggs freshly ground black pepper olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Heat 1-inch canola oil in a heavy skillet. In a small, shallow bowl, whisk […]
Tortilla de Patatas con Pimientos (Spanish Omelette with Potatoes and Peppers)
Ingredients: 1 7-oz jar roasted red peppers in water (or roast and peel one 1 red bell pepper) 2 cups olive oil 1 1/2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced into 1/8 thick half moons 1 small onion, sliced into 1/8 thick half moons 2 cups olive oil salt 8 eggs, beaten Directions: Drain and chop […]
Pierogi-ttata
Ingredients: 1 lb kielbasa*, cubed 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup finely shredded Polish sauerkraut, drained (if needed) 2 cups cubed Russet potatoes, parboiled 1/4 cup sour cream 10 eggs freshly ground black pepper olive oil *I like to use the good garlic-y kind from the Polish grocery but any good, […]
Fairytale Eggplant Capicola Baked Frittata
Ingredients: 1 lb fairytale eggplants, halved lengthwise 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup Parmesan 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup chopped chives 10 eggs 1/4 lb thin sliced lean capicola, cut into slightly less than 1/4-inch strips salt freshly ground black pepper olive oil Directions: Note: This part can be made […]
Baked Matzo Brei with Mixed Greens, Mushrooms and Smoked Herring
Ingredients: 1 6.7 oz can smoked herring in oil 1 bunch green onion, white and green parts chopped 8 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced 1 bunch spinach, chopped 1 bunch arugula, chopped 1 sheet egg and onion (or plain!) matzo, broken into 1/2 inch pieces 8 eggs, beaten sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Preheat […]