Here is a link to the history and recipes for Frittatas.

http://www.delallo.com/articles/la-frittata-egg-dish-endless-possibilities

If you have never made a frittata I think you will love the ease and the tasty deliciousness.

When I was working more than full time for Saks Fifth Avenue, I would spend one weekend making Frittatas in all the flavors that my husband and I liked. He always got home before I did and he would put the frittata in the oven. By the time I got home and made the salad, the fritatta was ready to eat. Add a little wine and you have a gourmet meal fit for a king!!

You will need eggs, onions and a can of creamed corn for this one.

In a mixing bowl I break six eggs.

With a fork I beat them until they are fully mixed.

In a frying pan I fry the sliced onions in real butter. I don't dice them. I cut them in half and then slice the half so that the pieces of onion are long and thin. Frying them in oil is fine also. I just like the taste better with butter. But olive oil is great too.

After the onions begin to turn brown, I remove them from the stove and let them cool.

I open two cans of creamed corn. I pour them into a collendar and allow the excess liquid to drip out.

When the corn stops dripping I add it to the eggs and onions.

The last ingredient is sharp cheddar cheese. I've never made a frittata with anything but cheddar cheese, but I am certain you can use many different cheeses.

For six eggs, I use 3/4s of a pound of grated cheese. You will be able to tell if there is enough cheese.

If you eat meat, you can add whatever you have in the fridge.

It takes about an hour to bake at 350 degrees/

Please take a look at the hisotry and recipes for frittatas that I linked at the top of this page. You will see wonderful photos of frittatas and find some recipes. It is one of the easiest dishes to make and one of the most delicious.

Enjoy!!