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Frittata!  We used to have a saying, well actually we continue to say this about my mother’s cooking.  What you eat today, will be part of an egg dish tomorrow, on a salad the next day and in the dressing the fourth.  You see I come by my PlannedOver self quite naturally.  A Frittata, according to Wikipedia  is an “egg-based dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche, enriched with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses, vegetables or pasta. It may be flavored with herbs.” Italian for “fried” the frittata is oftentimes made in a skillet, which I do, sometimes and others I put it in a pyrex or even muffin tins.  

This dish has so many endless possible combinations of ingredients that can comprise a delish dish, it is mathematically impossible to calculate.  At least mathematically impossible for me. I am certain somewhere, someone, could formulate some type of algorithm to decipher the myriad of flavor opportunities presented when contemplating just what it is that you want to put into your frittata, but I don’t know of their existence.  Nor do I particularly care about numbers, I am, however, particular on taste.  

    And the other great thing about a frittata it that it is budget friendly.  And we are all on a budget, be it dollars in our wallets or hours in the day, we are all trying to squeeze the most out of what we’ve got and the humble frittata fits the bill.  It is simple to prepare and you are using up ingredients on hand that you have already prepared and served at another time. In other words it is the ultimate PlannedOver.

    The frittata is also a highly versatile PlannedOver dish.  Need something for breakfast, brunch, dinner, luncheon? Frittata! Baby shower, bridal shower, hor dourves, graduation party?  Frittata!!  Baked in muffin or mini - muffin pans it even becomes a portable, hand held snacking item!.  The possibilities are literally endless.  You could even get all fancy with it throw in potatoes and onions, call it a “Tortilla” and serve it as a Spanish tapa!  And what about toppings?  Romesco, marinara, chopped tomatoes, mediterranean salsa, herbs???  You see, endless.

Here are a few of my favorites including the Spinach and Feta I created just the other night.

Spinach, Onion and Feta Frittata

• Spinach, feta, roasted red peppers
• Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions and Fontina
• Bacon, Cheddar and Hash Brown potatoes
• Roasted Red Peppers and Goat Cheese
• Pizza Frittata with your favorite toppings and Marinara
• Roasted Veggies and gruyere
• Steak, Gorgonzola, and Spinach
• Broccoli and White Cheddar
• Sausage, Mushroom and Gouda
• Whatever you had leftover from last night chopped up and mixed with beaten eggs and cheese if you so desire.  (and I always desire)

I would love to hear your creative explorations!  Enjoy!