Category: Eggs

Asparagus Frittata

Asparagus Frittata

We collect frittata recipes here at Scordo like Roger Federer collects Grand Slam tennis victories; that is, en masse.  Our latest frittata recipe is the centered on asparagus and couldn’t be easier to prepare.  Here’s our easy, and delectable  Asparagus Frittata recipe. Asparagus Frittata   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins   A classic and easy […]

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Family Style Eating: Hanger Steak Nicoise and Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Family Style Eating: Hanger Steak Nicoise and Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Family Style Eating: Hanger Steak Nicoise and Tomatoes and Mozzarella  I was giving some thought to formal dining at home the other day and specifically whether American families still sit down for formal, multi-course, meals?  During my childhood, our family often started  meals with a pasta or soup course followed by a family style meal including 3-4 dishes consisting of a […]

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Potato, Red Pepper, and Onion Frittata (Frittata di Patate, Peperone e Cipolla)

Potato, Red Pepper, and Onion Frittata (Frittata di Patate, Peperone e Cipolla)

The common, everyday Frittata, is a critical dish to master if you’d like to eat in the Italian tradition – especially the Potato, Red Pepper, and Onion Frittata (Frittata di Patate, Peperone e Cipolla).  The dish will allow you to make a delicous lunch or dinner at any point during the week and it’s incredibly versatile and able to be made from leftovers […]

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Frittata Recipes: Our Top 6 Frittatas

Frittata Recipes: Our Top 6 Frittatas

Everyone should love frittata – the glorified egg dish that is easy to prepare, cheap, and has enough flavor to wake up a Calabrian from an afternoon nap in the middle of August.  Frittata can be prepared with herbs, vegetables, leftover pasta, and cheese.  In fact, the very best frittata recipes are comprised of any high quality leftover you may […]

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Torrone Recipe

Torrone Recipe

Torrone (literally translated as “big tower”) is a sweet nougat or confection and is usually comprised of honey, vanilla (at times orange), sugar, egg white, and toasted almonds or other nuts.  Torrone is made throughout Europe, but the regions of Cremona (in northern Italy) and Bagnara Calabra in Calabria are well known for the product, especially hard torrone. The candies […]

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National Sandwich Day: Two Sandwich Recipes, Roasted Peppers, and My Guide to Italian Meats

National Sandwich Day: Two Sandwich Recipes, Roasted Peppers, and My Guide to Italian Meats

In honor of National Sandwich Day here are two of my favorite egg sandwiches as well as a guide to Italian cured meats and how to make your own roasted peppers.  Enjoy the day and make a sandwich for dinner tonight! Fried Egg Sandwich with Provola: Next to salumi, the fried egg (with a runny warm, runny, yoke) makes the […]

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