• Flawless Frittata

    by Holly • May 5, 2009 • Cheese, Jamaica Plain, baking-savory • 2 Comments

    Weekends fly by so fast, especially the morning part because like most of my friends, I’m usually sleeping off the night before. If I wake up late, my first instinct is to throw on some clothes and crawl to one of the neighborhood brunch spots (Bon Savour, Dogwood, or Centre St Cafe-depending on the line). On those rare weekend mornings, where I shoot out of bed early with a mission to get things accomplished, is when I get to make a yummy frittata.

    FLAWLESS FRITTATA:

    Ingredients:
    10 large eggs
    1/4 C Milk
    Pinch of cayenne pepper
    1 C mixture of grated gruyere and parm
    1/2 head of chopped broccoli
    1/2 red bell pepper, diced
    oil, salt & pepper

    -Position oven rack in the center and preheat to 350
    -Whisk together eggs, milk, cayenne, s&p. Fold in the cheese
    -Heat olive oil in a medium sized oven proof non stick skillet (or could use cast iron). Cook veggies for about 5 minutes, until crisp tender
    -Pour egg mixture into the skillet and gently stir with a spatula lifting the veggies from the bottom of the skillet. Cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes
    -Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes

    -Remove from oven, cover and let set for 5 minutes, then SLICE IN!

      I was nervous the first time I made a frittata just because eggs can be so volatile. Once you have the technique down you can truly make this recipe with any combination of veggies and cheeses. The Frittata pictured above is made with broccoli, onions and feta because that was all I had in the fridge. It’s cheap, filling, and cleans out the leftovers in the veggie and cheese bins!

      About Holly

      The Story of Holly

      Told by Miz Emily

      Holly first introduced me to the concept of "caw-ing" almost 3 years ago. My life has never been the same. By day this crow works the office life but by night you will certainly find Holly (Party Pants) Stevens in her Jamaica Plain kitchen cooking and dancing the night away in true crow fashion. Proudly hailing from Maine's Old Orchard Beach, this wild one has figured out how to combine her love for New England- its history, its food, & its boozy dance parties- with her love of classic elegance. Holly's food is fresh, locally produced, healthy, and full of flavor. A self-described salt hound, no taste bud goes untouched by a meal at Holly's nest. By combining simple salads with rich pastas, fish, and soups, no visitor will leave unsatisfied. Moreover, no hangover goes uncured when morning walks with Holly are kicked off with a hidden stash of irish coffee, and finished off by a nice warm plate of oven potatoes and frittata.

      Glancing around her kitchen you will find a few staple items including a mini whisk (for perfect salad dressing), the classiest compost bucket I've ever seen, a kick-ass vegetable hutch, and most importantly a tasty beverage ready to meet your hand. Her home is cozy and warm, and her hospitality is outmatched by no one. On the bookshelves you will find recipes given to her by friends, and books like Omnivore's Dilemma and Salt: A World History, the later being one of the best book suggestion I've ever received, and the subject of her college thesis. Never missing the chance to make a dinner party a dance party, Holly is in constant motion, ready to motivate the group with classy tunes like Credence, Al Green, and GirlTalk. Unless, of course, Top Chef is on.

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      2 Responses to Flawless Frittata

      1. Bonnie
        August 8, 2009 at 10:23 am

        I was looking for a flawless frittata recipe, and this one did NOT let me down! Made it with shredded yellow squash, onions, garlic, chopped red & green bell pepper and a small handfull of chopped fresh basil and parsley. Parm/romano/asiago cheese. Topped w/sliced tomatoes and a sprinkle of grated cheese. Took it to work for our intern's farewell brunch and people nearly dropped dead–sorry I didn't take a photo–it was gorgeous!

        Thanks TONS for this great recipe!

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