PREP: 20 minutes BROIL: 5 minutes STAND: 5 minutes MAKES 4 servings 3 eggs 6 egg whites 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1⁄4 cup crumbled reduced-fat or regular feta cheese (1 ounce) 2 cups small broccoli florets 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot...
Herbed Frittata with Edamame
START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings 8 eggs 1⁄3 cup water 1⁄4 cup finely chopped green onions (2) 1⁄4 cup snipped fresh cilantro 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (4 ounces) 1 cup...
Mediterranean Frittata
START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 6 servings 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion (1 large) 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 eggs 1⁄4 cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces) 1⁄2 cup chopped roasted red sweet peppers 1⁄2 cup...
Cheddar and Zucchini Frittata
PREP: 20 minutesBAKE: 5 minutesOVEN: 450ºFMAKES 4 servings 1 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 4 eggs 1⁄2 cup finely shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 ounces) 2 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black...
Asparagus Frittata
A frittata is an Italian omelette. It is made with eggs, vegetables, and cheese. You can start a frittata cooking on the stove and you can finish cooking it under the oven’s broiler. Food is important in Italian culture. In Italy, people can spend two or three hours...
Tomatoes Rougaille
What You Need Equipment: Cutting boardSharp knifeMixing spoonBowlIngredients: 1 green pepper1 medium onion1½–2 cups tomatoes, fresh or cannedSeasonings: 1 clove minced garlic½ teaspoon dry ginger OR minced fresh ginger root½ teaspoon dried coriander* OR 2 tablespoons...
Jody’s Feta Cheese Spread
Thank you to Jody Welsh, a good friend and respected teacher in our community, for sharing this rich and tangy recipe. 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese4 ounces cream cheese, softened⅓ cup mayonnaise¼ teaspoon crushed dried basil¼ teaspoon crushed dried oregano⅛ teaspoon...
MUM’S TURMERIC TEA
A health-giving, nourishing tea, best drunk when you’re feeling a little under the weather and in need of a boost. Makes 2 cups 1½-inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated¼-inch piece of fresh turmeric, grated, or 1/3 teaspoon ground turmeric2 tablespoons honey (or to...
ROADSIDE GINGER CHAI
Although I love my mum’s chai, some of the best stuff I’ve ever had has been from roadside stalls in India (many with dubious hygiene credentials). The reason being that these chai wallahs do one thing and they do it well—they’ve perfected their game by serving up...
KASHMIRI SAFFRON TEA
No matter how much you try not to get drawn into a carpet-buying trip by a well-meaning Kashmiri man in Delhi, you will probably at some point end up in a carpet shop. On the bright side, the Kashmiri tea they serve is a delicacy, rarely found outside of these shops,...