Category Archives: Eggs
Poached Eggs with Sorrel Pesto and Asparagus
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
Dinner for One–Sformato of Tuscan Kale
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
Dinner for One–Smoked Salmon Hash with Tuscan Kale
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
Pasta Frittata
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
Frittata of Broccoli di Rapa and Chorizo
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
Asparagus Milanese
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
Frittata with Asparagus, Ham and Feta
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
Dinner for One–Eggs and Spinach
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
Spinach and Feta Frittata
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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