ARTICHOKE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Heat 3 tablespoons of the reserved marinade from the artichoke hearts in a large skillet. Cook and stir green onions in hot marinade until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir cooked green onions, eggs, Cheddar cheese, saltine crackers, parsley, garlic, hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until center is puffy and no longer moist, about 40 minutes; cool slightly before cutting into squares.

ARTICHOKE HEART FRITTATA

Steps:

• If using fresh artichokes, steam until tender or boil gently in a pot of generously salted water, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, refresh with cold water and quarter the artichokes. Thaw frozen artichokes as directed, and drain off any liquid in the bowl.
• Beat the eggs in a medium bowl. Whisk in the milk, about 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
• Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a 10-inch, heavy nonstick skillet, and add the artichokes. Cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about five to eight minutes. Add the garlic, and cook for another 30 seconds to a minute until fragrant. Stir in the herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Pour in the egg mixture. Swirl the pan to distribute the eggs and filling evenly over the surface. Shake the pan gently, tilting it slightly with one hand while lifting up the edges of the omelet with a spatula in your other hand, so that the eggs run underneath during the few minutes of cooking.
• Turn the heat down to low, cover (use a pizza pan if you don't have a lid that will fit your skillet) and cook 10 minutes, shaking the pan gently every once in a while. From time to time, remove the lid and loosen the bottom of the omelet with a wooden spatula, tilting the pan so that the bottom doesn't burn. Instead it should turn a deep golden brown. Meanwhile, heat the broiler.
• Finish the omelet under the broiler for one to two minutes, watching very carefully to make sure the top doesn't burn. (It should brown slightly, and it will puff under the broiler.) Remove from the heat and immediately sprinkle on the Parmesan or pecorino. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.

ARTICHOKE AND POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove onion mixture from pan., Add remaining oil to same pan; arrange potatoes on bottom of pan. Cook over medium-low heat until tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Stir in tomatoes, artichokes, onion mixture, 2 tablespoons goat cheese, 1 tablespoon fresh basil, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over potatoes; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until eggs are completely set, 25-30 minutes., Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Cut into wedges.

CRUSTLESS ARTICHOKE QUICHE (FRITTATA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Saute the onion and garlic in 2 Tbsp margarine, for about 3 minutes.
• Add the artichoke hearts, and saute briefly.
• Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• In a bowl, mix the eggs, cheese, and breadcrumbs; add sauteed veggies.
• Spray an 8X8 pan with cooking spray, add the quiche mixture, and bake for 30 minutes.

ARTICHOKE AND ONION FRITTATA

Steps:

• Cook artichokes according to package directions; drain. Cool slightly; coarsely chop. Preheat oven to 350°. , In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in oregano and artichokes; remove from heat., Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with artichoke mixture., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Pour over artichoke mixture., Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 6-8 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with minced chives.

CRAB AND ARTICHOKE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat the broiler to high and place a rack in the center of the oven.
• Whisk together the eggs, mascarpone, basil, tarragon, chile paste, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Heat a medium (10-inch) nonstick ovenproof saute pan over medium heat. Add the oil and heat another minute. Add the artichoke hearts and cook, stirring often, until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes longer. Add the crab and stir to combine. Add the egg mixture and allow to sit for 1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, stir the cooked egg mixture up from the bottom and sides, allowing the raw mixture to begin to cook. Continue to do this until the mixture is beginning to look like a soft scramble, about 4 minutes. Spread the mixture evenly on top and place under the broiler until the mixture is completely set and the top is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

ARTICHOKE AND MUSHROOM FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add artichokes to skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until beginning to brown around edges, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and 1/2 cup water, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until artichokes are tender when base is pierced with small sharp knife, about 10 minutes. Uncover and boil until any liquid remaining in skillet evaporates. Remove from heat.
• Preheat broiler. Whisk eggs and 2 tablespoons cheese in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Pat artichokes dry; add to skillet and stir 2 minutes. Add eggs; stir to blend. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until eggs are almost set, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.
• Transfer frittata to broiler. Broil just until set in center, about 1 minute. Using rubber spatula, loosen edges of frittata and slide out onto platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ALWAYS A HIT ARTICHOKE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Cook butter, oil and onion until soft in skillet.
• Mix in oregano, garlic and artichokes. Sauté 5-10 minute.
• Grease (or use non stick spray) a 1 1/2-2 quart round baking pan (or 8x8 baking dish). Coat sides and bottom with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
• Spoon artichoke mixture over the bottom.
• Beat eggs, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix in jack cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
• Pour egg mixture over artichokes.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese on top. Bake 5-8 more minutes.
• *You can double the recipe and use 9x13 baking dish.

ARTICHOKE AND BROCCOLI FRITTATA / CRUSTLESS QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Chop the artichoke hearts coarsely.
• Heat olive oil in a heavy 10-inch oven-safe cast iron pan over medium flame.
• Add onions and cook until they are translucent.
• Add garlic and broccoli; saute until the onions have begun to brown and the broccoli is cooked through but still crisp. Remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, combine eggs, herbs and spices and milk; whisk until well beaten.
• Add parmesan, breadcrumbs, artichokes, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir gently; pour mixture over the broccoli and onions.
• Sprinkle remaining cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the eggs - Do not stir.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until firm.
• Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.
• Leftovers can be successfully reheated in oven, microwave or toaster oven. Serves 10.

ARTICHOKE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Following directions on package, cook artichoke hearts until tender.
• Cut in half and set aside.
• Preheat broiler.
• In medium-sized iron skillet, saute the garlic and onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until golden brown.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, oregano, pepper, mozzarella and half the Parmesan.
• Add cooked garlic and onion mixture and mix well.
• In same skillet, heat remaining olive oil and arrange the artichoke hearts evenly, cut side down.
• Add egg mixture.
• Reduce heat.
• Shake pan, cover and cook slowly for 10-15 minutes.
• Sprinkle top with remaining grated cheese.
• Place pan under broiler until puffed and golden brown.
• Shake pan to loosen frittata, and slip it onto a serving dish.
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

BAKED ARTICHOKE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Cook artichoke hearts according to package directions and drain well.
• Spread artichokes evenly in a well greased, shallow 1 1/2 - 2 quart baking dish. (round or oval is nice).
• Beat eggs with half and half, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Stir in fontina cheese and pour over artichokes.
• Bake uncovered in 350 oven for 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle evenly with parmesan then return to oven and bake for 5-8 minutes more or until frittata is puffed and lightly browned.
• Serve at once.

POTATO AND ARTICHOKE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375.
• In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, salt, pepper and 2 Tbsp water.
• In a medium nonstick skillet with an ovenproof handle, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
• Saute the artichokes, scallions and seasoning until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the potatoes.
• Add the egg mixture and cook, stirring, until the eggs just begin to set, about 2 min.
• Evenly distribute the vegetables in the pan and cook, without stirring, until the eggs are almost set, 5-6 minutes.
• Invert and cut into wedges.
• Only 3 points per serving.

ARTICHOKE AND RED PEPPER FRITTATA (WW 4 POINTS)

Steps:

• Lightly coat a 10-inch nonstick, ovenproof skillet with cooking spray over medium heat. (Please note, using a smaller or larger skillet changes both the cooking time and results.).
• Add onion and sauté for a minute. Add garlic, cooked potatoes, artichokes and peppers. Sauté an additional two minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a medium bowl, beat together red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, pepper, egg whites and eggs.
• Pour over vegetable mixture. After a minute, gently lift egg mixture to let uncooked egg portion run to bottom of skillet. Cook frittata over medium heat until eggs begin to set, about 5 minutes.
• When almost set, sprinkle with cheese. Place skillet under broiler 3 to 4 inches from heat until cheese melts, about one minute.
• Cut into 4 wedges and serve hot. (I actually like cold frittatas as well, å la the Spanish tortilla.).

ARTICHOKE SPINACH FRITTATA

Steps:

• Drain artichoke hearts, reserving 1 TB oil.
• Saute onion several minutes in reserved oil then add spinach until wilted.
• In large bowl, whisk eggs, crackers, seasonings and cheeses.
• Stir in onion-spinach mixture and artichokes.
• Pour evenly into 1-1/2- 2 quart pan sprayed with PAM.
• Bake at 325-350 1 hour or until center is set and top is lightly browned.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

RON'S ARTICHOKE AND TWO CHEESE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a 1 quart shallow casserole pan or quiche pan with 1 tablespoon of the butter (or use the cooking spray).
• Drain and quarter artichokes and place in the prepared pan.
• Cover artichokes with the grated cheeses.
• In small pan, sauté shallots with a tablespoon of the butter until the shallots become tender, about 5 minutes over medium heat.
• In medium bowl, beat milk and eggs together with a fork. Add in the sautéed shallots and stir to combine.
• Pour milk, egg, and shallot mixture over the artichokes and cheeses.
• Bake in 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes, or until set.

ARTICHOKE & ONION FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat grill on medium-high. Heat oil in a 20cm-diameter (base measurement) non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. Add artichokes and cook for 2 minutes or until heated through.
• Kids' task: Meanwhile, place the eggs in a jug. Add the garlic and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the egg mixture over the artichoke mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook for 6-7 minutes or until frittata is set around the edge but still runny in the centre. Cook under preheated grill for a further 2 minutes or until golden brown and just set. Remove from grill. Turn onto a chopping board.
• Cut frittata into 8 wedges. Place on a serving platter and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

ARTICHOKE, PANCETTA AND SPINACH FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degreed F.
• Put sun dried tomatoes in wine and allow to partially rehydrate for 15 minutes.
• Whisk eggs together with a pinch of sea salt and white pepper.
• In an all-metal pan, heat olive oil.
• Begin frying the pancetta, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
• Add shallots and cook until soft.
• Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
• Add sun dried tomatoes, basil and rosemary.
• Add egg mixture to the pan.
• Agitate the eggs into the other ingredients and add in the cheese bit by bit. Hold about a tablespoon back.
• Remove the pan from the heat and arrange the artichoke quarters evenly around the pan.
• Sprinkle the pine nuts over the mixture
• Finish with the last tablespoon of cheese.
• Put the pan in the oven's center rack and bake for 10 minutes or until firm in the center.
• Slide out of the pan and cut into 6 slices.
• Notes.
• You'll need an all-metal pan to take this dish from the stove to the oven in the true frittata style. (Alternatively, the portions could be baked in individual ramekins, just mix all the the ingredients into the eggs, then pour into the ramekins and bake). Made with egg substitute, this is a more healthful and low fat brunch item, great accompanied by fresh fruit and mimosas made with prosecco.

ARTICHOKE HEART AND PARMESAN FRITTATA

Steps:

• 1. Set oven rack about 4 inches from broiler element; preheat broiler. 2. In a bowl, lightly beat eggs and egg whites together. Stir half the Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper; set aside. 3. In a large ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add artichoke hearts and cook, stirring, until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. 4. Spread artichoke mixture evenly over bottom of skillet. Pour reserved egg mixture into skillet and tilt to distribute it evenly. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, undisturbed, until eggs are set on the bottom but the top is still runny, 3 to 5 minutes. 5. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over frittata. Place under the broiler until the top is set and turning golden brown, about 2 minutes. Slide onto a serving platter and cut into wedges. Serve immediately.

ARTICHOKE HEART FRITTATA

Steps:

• Cook the first 5 ingredients in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Combine the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; stir well.
• Gently stir artichoke mixture, bread cubes, cream cheese cubes, and Cheddar cheese into the egg mixture.
• Pour the egg mixture into a greased 9 inch pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

ARTICHOKE AND POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• 1. Bring a small saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil, and add the artichoke hearts. Lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes; then rinse, drain and pat dry. Set them aside. 2. Heat 1 T of the oil in a 10-inch flameproof skillet (preferably nonstick). Add the potato and rosemary and saute until golden and crisp - about 3 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts and saute until golden, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper and set aside. 3. Preheat the boiler. 4. Lighly beat the eggs with the 1/4 t salt and pepper to taste. Heat the remaining 1 T oil in the same skillet. Pour in the eggs and cook over medium-low heat stirring lighly just until the bottom is set, 3 to 4 minutes. The top shuld still be wet. Add the artichokes and potatoes; sprinkle wih the cheeses. Place the skillet under the broiler and cook until the frittata is golden and sizzling, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsely and serve immeidately.