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Oven Omelets with Artichokes and Spinach

Oven Omelets with Artichokes and Spinach

START TO FINISH: 25 minutes OVEN: 400°F MAKES 6 servings 10 eggs 1⁄4 cup water 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 6-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 4 cups chopped fresh spinach leaves 3⁄4 cup shredded Swiss or provolone…

Mushroom-Olive Frittata

Mushroom-Olive Frittata

PREP: 25 minutes STAND: 5 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 cup sliced fresh cremini mushrooms 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups coarsely shredded Swiss chard or fresh spinach 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 4 eggs 2 egg whites 2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary or 1⁄2 teaspoon…

Tomato-Broccoli Frittata

Tomato-Broccoli Frittata

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

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

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

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…

VIENNA BREAD

VIENNA BREAD

Makes 2 medium-sized loaves. 2 packages (2 Tbs.) dry yeast1 cup warm water2 Tbs. sugar5½ to 6½ cups white flour1 cup milk1 Tbs. salt3 Tbs. butter, melted glaze 1 egg yolk1 Tbs. milk Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and stir in 1 tablespoon of the sugar and 1¾ to 2…

BRAIDED WHOLE WHEAT EGG BREAD

BRAIDED WHOLE WHEAT EGG BREAD

Makes 2 large loaves. 2 packages (2 Tbs.) dry yeast⅓ cup warm water2 cups milk3 Tbs. butter2 Tbs. sugar7 to 7½ cups whole wheat flour1 Tbs. salt1 whole egg4 egg yolks1 tsp. creamsesame seeds Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Scald the milk and stir the butter and…

Falafel

Falafel

Falafel (fuh-LA-ful) is fried or baked balls of chickpea dough. Falafel is a popular food across the Middle East. Tahini is like peanut butter made from sesame seeds. It is creamy, oily, light colored, and delicious. It is often an ingredient in Middle Eastern dishes….

Gado-Gado

Gado-Gado

“Gado-gado” means “mix-mix.” In Indonesia, this salad is a complete one-dish meal. The word for sauce is bumbu. Gado-gado uses peanut bumbu. What You Need Equipment: ColanderCutting boardSharp knifeSaucepanStirring spoonLarge bowlSmall bowl or jar with lid (to mix…

Pea Soup and Doughboys

Pea Soup and Doughboys

Pea soup and Doughboys is soup, with floating dumplings, or steamed biscuits Dumplings Dumplings are cooked balls of dough. They are like soft biscuits. They are cooked right in the soup or stew. What You Need Equipment: Large saucepanSharp knifeCutting boardStirring…

Asparagus Frittata

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…