Herbed Potato Frittata

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is a great recipe to have on hand when you are short of time or money. I serve frittatas for light suppers and brunch, so when I saw this one in Fine Cooking magazine, I knew I'd have to give it a try. Tonight was the night. The good news is the frittata is delicious and much of it can be prepared well ahead of serving. I did vary the recipe slightly. I blanched the potatoes to assure they'd cook in the allotted time and I added some Parmesan cheese to boost the flavor a bit. I also used bacon drippings to saute the potatoes and onions. While I peeled and diced potatoes, I suspect that frozen O'Brien potatoes could be used to save some time and make this dish even easier to prepare. I do hope you'll save this recipe to your files. It will come in handy on busy school nights, and if you are a long range planner, it would be a great addition to your holiday recipe collection. Here is how the frittata is made.

Waist Watcher's Special - Frittata with Ham and Roasted Peppers

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is one of those everyday recipes that's hard to categorize. Cost-wise it is a candidate for Frugal Friday. Then again, its scaled proportions make it a perfect feature for the Table for Two series. The ease with which it can be assembled begs for a Child's Play designation, but I've chosen, instead, to make it a Waist Watcher's Special, mainly because that category needs recipes to beef it up and put it on a par with the other collections on One Perfect Bite. There is not much to the base recipe, but a quick scan of it will invite creative substitutions more to your liking and the tastes of your family. My only suggestion is to stick to the proportions recommended in the base recipe. Pick your cheese, add herbs and spices to taste, but do not be adventurous with quantities. I used linguica and hot pepper flakes in the version I made for the Silver Fox. I also liberally seasoned the egg mixture with salt and pepper. Think it through, massage it to your taste and I guarantee you won't be disappointed with the results. It will never make your last meal wish list, but it will happily keep you from starving and you won't be embarrassed to serve it. This is a perfect dish for a brunch or light supper and it is as close to effortless as a dish can be. Do try it. Here is how it is made.