Fritatta Italiano

This is a different twist on an omelet. Feel free to use your favorite veggies.

Fritatta Italiano

2 Tbs Olive Oil (add more as needed)
1 small onion, sliced thinly
1 medium potato sliced thinly
5 mushrooms sliced thinly
handful spinach
5 spears asparagus, cooked til tender, cut
6 grape tomatoes cut in half
1/2 c shredded cheese (asiago, fontina or provolone)
5 eggs, scrambled with milk.c
4 tsp milk or cream
salt and pepper to taste

In a fry pan heat olive oil on med high. Saute onions til lightly browned. Remove, add potatoes. Saute til browned and fork tender. Add mushrooms, saute til soft. Return onions, add spinach. Toss until spinach is cooked. Add tomatoes to top. Top that with cheese. Pour egg mixture on top. Add salt and pepper. Cover. On medium heat cook til set. Remove lid and put under broiler til browned. Serve with biscuits and fresh fruit.

Egg Casserole for Brunch

This is the family favorite for holiday brunches. You can use egg substitute for the eggs if preferred. Also can add to the basic recipe: spinach, chives, asparagus, ham, sausage or other types of cheese. Use your imagination and the favs of your family!

Egg Casserole for Brunch
serves 5

8 slices of bread, buttered on one side and cut into
    bite size pieces
9 eggs, scrambled with 1/4 cup of water or milk
1 cup shredded chedder (or more to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp Basil, Parsley, onion powder

Preheat oven to 375. In an oblong 8x11 (approx) baking dish, spray with Pam. Dump in bread, cheese. Scramble eggs and add spices, salt and pepper. Pour over bread and cheese. Toss to coat. Spread out evenly. Add additional cheese to top if preferred. Bake 30-40 min til bubbly and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with fresh fruit and a slice of ham!

Buon appetito!

This second photo I added tomatoes, ham , asparagus and spinach to the basic recipe

Herb Chicken in Pockets

Happy Mothers Day to all Mom's this weekend! Enjoy being pampered! Sorry I have been out of pocket the last 2 weks. My sister was taken to ICU so I had to make an emergency trip to GA. She is in need of a Lung-Liver transplant so prayers are requested!

Last night I made Herb Chicken in Pockets for dinner. These can be done in the oven or on the grill!

Kids loved them-thought they were cute. Serve on top of rice and add the juices from the pocket on top of the chicken! Add a veggie and salad. Dinner done!

                                                                     Before cooking

Ready to eat!

Herb Chicken in Pockets

4 Chicken breasts (with or without skin...your choice)
Any or all of the following: I used those underlined
Sliced onions or onion powder, garlic powder, basil, rosemary, parsley, salt and pepper, marjoram, thyme, oregano-to taste
foil
Spinach, fresh, washed (opt)
Butter , margarine or olive oil

Tear foil large enough to seal around chicken. Place a handful of spinach leaves. Top with a chicken breast. Top with seasonings of choice. I usually sprinkle it on. Top with a pat of butter or sprinkle with a little olive oil. Seal tightly. Place on a cookie sheet. Preheat oven and Bake at 400 degrees 50-60 min.

TIP: Be creative-sprinkle on a little wine, add shredded cheese or use a couple of tablespoons of salsa, spaghetti sauce or canned soup. I did not put spinach in the kids pockets! Wanted them to eat it! Tho they love spinach in salads! Cleanup is easy!