Frittatas, Flans, and other Savory Egg Dishes
Fresh eggs are fantastic: Rich, flavorful, and wonderfully balanced. They're also the perfect base for bringing out the best in other ingredients, especially in flans and frittate.
Bruschetta in Yellow - Bruschetta in Giallo
Bruschetta is, at its simplest, toast rubbed with garlic and seasoned with olive oil and salt, and it's a wonderful way to start a meal. However, you can do much more with a slice of toast, including this light snack.
Bruschetta is, at its simplest, toast rubbed with garlic and seasoned with olive oil and salt, and it's a wonderful way to start a meal. However, you can do much more with a slice of toast, including this light snack.
A Spaghetti Frittata
You might not think to put spaghetti into a frittata, but the combination is very nice indeed, and perfect summer fare of the sort that's wonderful served cool on a hot day, and ideal for picnics or cookouts too.
You might not think to put spaghetti into a frittata, but the combination is very nice indeed, and perfect summer fare of the sort that's wonderful served cool on a hot day, and ideal for picnics or cookouts too.
Joe's Special
Joe's Special is a savory, meaty frittata developed to satisfy band members after hours in San Francisco during the 20s. And it's just as tasty now.
Joe's Special is a savory, meaty frittata developed to satisfy band members after hours in San Francisco during the 20s. And it's just as tasty now.
Eggs with Tomatoes -- Uova Al Pomodoro
Eggs sunny-side-up on a bed of tomatoes: Very tasty, and quick too!
Eggs sunny-side-up on a bed of tomatoes: Very tasty, and quick too!
Cauliflower Frittata -- Frittata Di Cavolfiore
This recipe is from Artusi, and the introduction is quite typical: He didn't think much of cauliflower, but thought his readers might -- "You will need to know the quantities if you are to make a good frittata with a vegetable as insipid as this."
This recipe is from Artusi, and the introduction is quite typical: He didn't think much of cauliflower, but thought his readers might -- "You will need to know the quantities if you are to make a good frittata with a vegetable as insipid as this."
Savory Speck and Onion Pie -- Torta Salata con Speck e Cipolle
Torta Salata con Speck e Cipolle -- -- Savory Speck and Onion Pie
Torta Salata con Speck e Cipolle -- -- Savory Speck and Onion Pie
Garlic-and-Parsley Frittata -- Frittata di Aglio e Prezzemolo
Garlic-and-Parsley Frittata, or Frittata di Aglio e Prezzemolo: This is a refreshing summer dish that will work nicely with a tossed salad and a bottle of white wine, for example Vermentino, as a light meal.
Garlic-and-Parsley Frittata, or Frittata di Aglio e Prezzemolo: This is a refreshing summer dish that will work nicely with a tossed salad and a bottle of white wine, for example Vermentino, as a light meal.
A Salami Frittata -- Frittata con il Salame
A Salami Frittata, or Frittata con il Salame: This is one of the Valdostan dishes that would have been the major player in a one-course meal in the past, and has now become an antipasto (in small wedges). In Val D'Aosta it would have been made using butter or lard as the fat for the skillet because they didn't have olive oil, but you're free to use olive oil if you prefer. In terms of the salami, you should use something that's mild; if you're in the US, perhaps Genoa salami.
A Salami Frittata, or Frittata con il Salame: This is one of the Valdostan dishes that would have been the major player in a one-course meal in the past, and has now become an antipasto (in small wedges). In Val D'Aosta it would have been made using butter or lard as the fat for the skillet because they didn't have olive oil, but you're free to use olive oil if you prefer. In terms of the salami, you should use something that's mild; if you're in the US, perhaps Genoa salami.
Asparagus Florentine: Asparagi alla Fiorentina
Soft-cooked eggs over a bed of asparagus.
Soft-cooked eggs over a bed of asparagus.
Cauliflower Sformato: Sformato Di Cavolfiore
Cauliflower makes for a very delicate sformato.
Cauliflower makes for a very delicate sformato.
About Frittate and How to Make Them
A frittata is an excellent way to stretch eggs, and thus feed a multitude.
A frittata is an excellent way to stretch eggs, and thus feed a multitude.
Ligurian Savory Easter Pie: Torta Pasqualina alla Ligure
A rich savory greens pie made with a dozen eggs, and an onion pie too.
A rich savory greens pie made with a dozen eggs, and an onion pie too.
Rice Flan: Sformato di Riso
A classic; if made in a ring mold it's the perfect vehicle for presenting a stew (which goes into the well).
A classic; if made in a ring mold it's the perfect vehicle for presenting a stew (which goes into the well).
Sformati
They're similar to soufflés, though not quite as airy, and are amazingly versatile, ranging from hearty comfort food to light vegetarian delights to tasty desserts.
They're similar to soufflés, though not quite as airy, and are amazingly versatile, ranging from hearty comfort food to light vegetarian delights to tasty desserts.
Spinach Sformato: Sformato di Spinaci
A standby for all seasons, and one of the tastiest side dishes going.
A standby for all seasons, and one of the tastiest side dishes going.
Asparagus Sformato: Sformato di Asparagi
A rich asparagus sformato that will be perfect for an elegant luncheon.
A rich asparagus sformato that will be perfect for an elegant luncheon.
Asparagus Tart: Tortino con gli Asparagi
A voluptuous asparagus sformato that's perfect as an antipasto or in a light (even romantic) meal.
A voluptuous asparagus sformato that's perfect as an antipasto or in a light (even romantic) meal.
Baccalà Sformato Certosina Style: Sformato di Baccalà alla Certosina
An elegant ring of mashed potatoes filled with baccalà and mushrooms.
An elegant ring of mashed potatoes filled with baccalà and mushrooms.
Baked Bucatini Sformato: Sformato di Bucatini al Forno
An elegant Neapolitan timballo with lots of mushrooms.
An elegant Neapolitan timballo with lots of mushrooms.
Boiled Onion Pie: Torta di Cipolle Bollite
This translates as boiled onion pie, but is actually more of a quiche.
This translates as boiled onion pie, but is actually more of a quiche.
Fennel Sformato: Sformato di Finocchi
An extremely delicate sformato made with bulb fennel, from Pellegrino Artusi.
An extremely delicate sformato made with bulb fennel, from Pellegrino Artusi.
Cardoon Sformato: Sformato di Cardi
An delicate winter sformato made with cardoons, from Pellegrino Artusi.
An delicate winter sformato made with cardoons, from Pellegrino Artusi.
Mushroom Sformato: Sformato Di Funghi
The perfect thing to do with fall mushrooms, especially wild ones.
The perfect thing to do with fall mushrooms, especially wild ones.
Pea and Asparagus Sformato: Sformato di Piselli e Asparagi
This asparagus and pea flan will be nice either as an antipasto or a main course, depending upon how big the portions are.
This asparagus and pea flan will be nice either as an antipasto or a main course, depending upon how big the portions are.
Pureéd Zucchini Sformato: Sformato Di Zucchini Passati
A quck, tasty summery dish.
A quck, tasty summery dish.
Flan Emiliana Style: Sformato All'Emiliana
An extraordinarily rich, potatoey, cheesy wonder that's perfect for the keeping the cold at bay.
An extraordinarily rich, potatoey, cheesy wonder that's perfect for the keeping the cold at bay.
Frittata alla Veneta -- Fritaia a la Veneta
A simple, tasty tomatoey frittata from the veneto that will be very nice in the summer months.
A simple, tasty tomatoey frittata from the veneto that will be very nice in the summer months.
Onion Frittata -- Frittata con le Cipolle
Of all the many frittata recipes out there, this is one of my favorites, especially if it's made slowly, giving the onions time to caramelize in the pan before adding the eggs: The contrast between savory egg richness and the sweetness of the onions is delightful.
Of all the many frittata recipes out there, this is one of my favorites, especially if it's made slowly, giving the onions time to caramelize in the pan before adding the eggs: The contrast between savory egg richness and the sweetness of the onions is delightful.
Frittata with Spinach -- Frittata con gli Spinaci
A frittata with spinach is one of the most classic simple country dishes you'll encounter in Italy, and though you likely won't be served one as a main course if you visit (unless you're family), you may well come across them on an antipasto platter.
A frittata with spinach is one of the most classic simple country dishes you'll encounter in Italy, and though you likely won't be served one as a main course if you visit (unless you're family), you may well come across them on an antipasto platter.
Parsley Frittata -- Frittata Con il Prezzemolo
Parsley Frittata: Frugality at its best, a simple dish made just with eggs and some herbs to give them flavor.
Parsley Frittata: Frugality at its best, a simple dish made just with eggs and some herbs to give them flavor.
Potato Frittata -- Frittata di Patate
Some frittate are summer dishes -- light and refreshing. However, chickens continue to lay eggs in other seasons, and this potato frittata will be quite nice when the air has a chill to it.
Some frittate are summer dishes -- light and refreshing. However, chickens continue to lay eggs in other seasons, and this potato frittata will be quite nice when the air has a chill to it.
Agnello Cac' e Ove
In Abruzzo, eggs and cheese are added to bolster stewed lamb.
In Abruzzo, eggs and cheese are added to bolster stewed lamb.
Frittata di Pasta con le Salsicce
A Calabrian egg & sausage specialty that's perfect for brunch
A Calabrian egg & sausage specialty that's perfect for brunch
Artichoke and Bread Crumb Fritatta With Mint
"Bread crumbs are often added to fritattas in Southern Italy to stretch the servings. This economy measure also turns out to add an interesting flavor and texture boost," says Erica de Mane in presenting this.
"Bread crumbs are often added to fritattas in Southern Italy to stretch the servings. This economy measure also turns out to add an interesting flavor and texture boost," says Erica de Mane in presenting this.
Fritatta With Spring Morels, Potatoes, and Ramps
"Potatoes and morel mushrooms are a heavenly match. The potatoes soak up the mushroom flavor..."
"Potatoes and morel mushrooms are a heavenly match. The potatoes soak up the mushroom flavor..."