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Feta-Parmesan Frittata

frittata in skilletWe have some good friends (who also happen to be neighbors), and they are raising ten hens.  I get our eggs primarily from them, and these eggs are some of the best eggs I have ever tasted.  The eggs are fresh, and I know they are free-range chickens, because I see the hens wandering all over their grassy yard, energetically pecking at the ground and eating all the natural things chickens love to eat.  Since these eggs are a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, I like to find ways to use them to feed my family. eggs in bowl The frittata recipe I have posted below is very simple and basic, which at least for my family makes it kid-friendly.  The recipe is also quick and easy to make, which is a bonus on busy days.  All you need are eggs, Parmesan and feta cheese, a little olive oil for the pan, and some fresh chives, if you like chives.  Or if you are aiming to please different tastes, as I was this morning, you can put chives on just half of the frittata.  This time of year, a frittata tastes delicious with fresh, juicy, ripe tomato slices on the side.  And if you have some frittata left over, it also tastes good cold between a couple of slices of bread and tomato.  There are countless ways to add vegetables and more herbs to frittatas, but for this recipe I have kept it simple, and sometimes that is the best.

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Recipe for Feta-Parmesan Frittata

Feta-Parmesan Frittata

  • Servings: 2-4
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Ingredients:

  • 4 eggs
  • 3-4 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 Tablespoons crumbles feta cheese
  • a handful of chopped fresh chives
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil for the pan

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.  Crack the eggs into a bowl and stir them well.  Pour the olive oil into an oven-proof skillet (If you don’t have an oven-proof skillet, a pie plate will work as well).  Swirl the oil around to coat the bottom of the skillet.  Pour the eggs from the bowl into the skillet.  Sprinkle the cheeses evenly over the eggs.  Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the frittata is solid when you shake the pan.  If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh chives.  Let it cool for about 5 minutes, then slice and serve with fresh tomato slices and toast.  Enjoy!

Banana Yogurt Muffins

bananas in bowlThis summer has not been as hot as usual so far here in Michigan. But we have had some hot, steamy days. It seems like when the temperature heats up, bananas get ripe more quickly, and before I know it, I have some yellow/brown bananas sitting in my fruit bowl. I don’t like to see food go to waste, so lately I have been making banana muffins to use our bananas before they get too ripe to eat. I made some this morning, and my kids and I ate them for breakfast out on our back porch. banana muffin on porchThe recipe I have posted below calls for whole wheat pastry flour. You can use white flour if you prefer, but I like the texture of the whole wheat pastry flour, and it contains more fiber and vitamins and minerals than white flour. I also like to use Greek yogurt because it has more protein, though you can use any kind of yogurt.   The bananas and yogurt keep these muffins nice and moist.  They were a hit with both of my kids and husband, plus my three-year-old nephew.  It is good to start out the day with something substantial! And even better if you have the chance to eat outside in the summertime.

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