Eclectic Recipes

Eggs Recipes

Tortilla Espanola: Spanish Omelette with Sweet Potatoes

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Spanish omelettes are a perfect cheap meal for a busy weeknight. They are also referred to as tortilla espanolas. Every Spanish country and every family has there own special recipe, and I have had so many delicious versions. My rule for these wonderful potato omelettes is that there are no rules, except to have 2 [...]

Fried Rice with Shiitake Mushrooms

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Fried rice is my favorite Chinese takeout food. Its very delicious, but can be full of unwanted fat and calories from your local Chinese restaurant. Making this popular takeout dish at home can ensure the quality of ingredients and save you on some unwanted fat grams. I love to make this dish as our supper. [...]

Zucchini Fritters

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

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Zucchini fritters are sort of like potato latkes. I have created this recipe with more egg and less flour, which makes them thinner and crispier. They are quick and easy, and very nutritious. They make a perfect fast dinner that is very economical. You can also serve them for breakfast or brunch. They are packed [...]

Warm Spinach Salad

Monday, September 28th, 2009

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This warm spinach salad is perfect for any season. I like to eat this for dinner when I feel like a light supper, but still want to have something satisfying. It has crisp bacon, sweet onions, hard boiled eggs, mushrooms, and tomatoes. I like to use maple flavored bacon for extra sweetness and flavor. The [...]

Farmer's Frittata

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

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This is a fast and easy breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Frittatas are easy, cheap, and delicious.  You can make them with any leftovers you have on hand.  This one has country sausage, green peppers, onions, pepper jack cheese, and fresh tomatoes. I love to make these on the weekends, or as a quick weekday [...]

Southern Spaghetti Carbonara

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

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A classic carbonara is made with delicious prosciutto and parmesan. However, carbonara is classically a frugal dish in Italy, and prosciutto is pretty expensive in the States. So, I was trying to reinvent this as a frugal American dish, and trying to combine my husband’s Italian heritage, and my Southern. This dish married the two [...]

Asparagus and Ham Frittata

Friday, June 12th, 2009

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This is a delicious frittata that is elegant and extremely easy. Frittatas are an Italian open-faced omelets. They can have any type of meat, cheese, and vegetable combinations. In traditional southern Italian cuisine, frittatas often contain some type of pasta, usually leftover from a previous meal. They are very simple to make, and easier than [...]

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