Category Archives: Eggs

Poached Eggs with Sorrel Pesto and Asparagus

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

This is a beautiful Spring brunch and part three of the sorrel pesto.  It’s a Springtime spin on classic Asparagus Milanese, which combines asparagus with fried eggs and lots of parmigiano cheese. The bright, lemony flavor of the sorrel pesto is … Continue reading →

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Dinner for One–Sformato of Tuscan Kale

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

A sformato is basically a custard.  Different from a frittata, it isn’t fried, but gently baked in a water bath.  There is no golden-brown exterior–simply pale, rich softness, inside and out.  This is the perfect light supper or appetizer for … Continue reading →

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Dinner for One–Smoked Salmon Hash with Tuscan Kale

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

At the farmers’ market, I found a vendor that smokes his own salmon using a hot-smoke method, rather than a simple cure.  This means that the fish is cooked, as well as smoked.  It’s firmer and drier than conventional smoked … Continue reading →

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Pasta Frittata

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

Many years ago, when I was in Italy staying at my aunt and uncle’s house for the summer, my aunt made me this dish with some leftover spaghetti.  It was a revelation–she just cracked some eggs into the pasta, sauce … Continue reading →

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Frittata of Broccoli di Rapa and Chorizo

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

My neighbor, Beppi, taught me about frittata with broccoli di rapa.  For some reason, I never thought to combine broccoli di rapa with eggs, although now, it makes perfect sense.  I have some leftover cooked broccoli, and in addition, I have … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Milanese

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

It’s now the season–this is a favorite brunch dish or appetizer in the spring when asparagus are at their peak.    Last night I made asparagus with our dinner and I made an extra-large amount so I could make this dish for brunch. I … Continue reading →

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Frittata with Asparagus, Ham and Feta

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

I had asparagus left over from my Spring Pasta with Asparagus and Ramps the other night–I intentionally made double the necessary amount of asparagus the other night,  looking ahead to a frittata for Sunday brunch. My mother always made frittata for breakfast on Easter Sunday morning, as … Continue reading →

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Dinner for One–Eggs and Spinach

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

  Italians rarely eat eggs for breakfast–they’re more for the evening meal (just as pasta is more for the midday meal).  I happen to prefer eggs in the evening as well, so since I have some sauteed spinach left from my steak dinner … Continue reading →

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Spinach and Feta Frittata

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

Left over from the New Year’s Eve dinner, I had some sauteed spinach and feta and decided to make a frittata for brunch the following day.  I also had some leftover watercress, so I made a salad, same as the night before, … Continue reading →

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