Standbys

Asparagus Florentine: Asparagi alla Fiorentina
Soft-cooked eggs over a bed of asparagus.
Difficulty: Easy

Cauliflower Sformato: Sformato Di Cavolfiore
Cauliflower makes for a very delicate sformato.
Difficulty: Easy

About Frittate and How to Make Them
An excellent way to stretch eggs to feed a multitude.
Difficulty: Varies with the Frittata.

Ligurian Savory Easter Pie: Torta Pasqualina alla Ligure
A rich savory greens pie made with a dozen eggs, and an onion pie too.
Difficulty: Involved

Onion Frittata: Frittata con le Cipolle
A delicate oniony frittata.
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Rice Sformato: Sformato di Riso
A classic; if made in a ring mold it's the perfect vehicle for presenting a stew (which goes into the well).
Difficulty: Moderate

Spinach Frittata: Frittata con gli Spinaci
Spinach is an excellent additon to eggs! Also suggestions for other vegetables.
Difficulty:

Sformati
They're similar to soufflés, though not quite as airy, and are amazingly versatile, ranging from hearty comfort food to light vegetarian delights to tasty desserts.
Difficulty: Varies

Spinach Sformato: Sformato di Spinaci
A standby for all seasons, and one of the tastiest side dishes going.
Difficulty: Easy

Other Egg Recipes

Asparagus Sformato: Sformato di Asparagi
A rich asparagus sformato that will be perfect for an elegant luncheon.
Difficulty: Intermediate

Asparagus Tart: Tortino con gli Asparagi
A voluptuous asparagus sformato that's perfect as an antipasto or in a light (even romantic) meal.
Difficulty: Moderate

Baccalà Sformato Certosina Style: Sformato di Baccalà alla Certosina
An elegant ring of mashed potatoes filled with baccalà and mushrooms.
Difficulty: Intermediate

Baked Bucatini Sformato: Sformato di Bucatini al Forno
An elegant Neapolitan timballo with lots of mushrooms.
Difficulty: Intermediate

Boiled Onion Pie: Torta di Cipolle Bollite
This translates as boiled onion pie, but is actually more of a quiche.
Difficulty: Moderate

Cardoon Sformato: Sformato di Cardi
An delicate winter sformato made with cardoons, from Pellegrino Artusi.
Difficulty: Moderate

Cauliflower Frittata
Cauliflower works very well in a frittata. The recipe is drawn from Artusi.
Difficulty: Moderate

Fennel Sformato: Sformato di Finocchi
An extremely delicate sformato made with bulb fennel, from Pellegrino Artusi.
Difficulty: Moderate

Garlic and Parsley Frittata: Frittata di Aglio e Prezzemolo
Garlic, parsley and cheese: simple, rustic, and satisfying.
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Mushroom Sformato: Sformato Di Funghi
The perfect thing to do with fall mushrooms, especially wild ones.
Difficulty: Moderate

Parsley Frittata: Frittata col Prezzemolo
Simplicity in itself, a frittata made with herbs.
Difficulty: Easy

Pea and Asparagus Sformato: Sformato di Piselli e Asparagi
This asparagus and pea flan will be nice either as an antipasto or a main course, depending upon how big the portions are.
Difficulty: Moderate

Potato Frittata: Frittata con le Patate
Something richer than the normal frittata, which is great in cooler weather.
Difficulty: Moderate

Pureéd Zucchini Sformato: Sformato Di Zucchini Passati
A quck, tasty summery dish.
Difficulty: Moderate

Salami Frittata: Frittata con il Salame
A hearty salami-and-onion frittata that would have been a main course dish in the past, and still could be today with a good salad. Or an antipasto
Difficulty: Moderate

Sformato All'Emiliana
An extraordinarily rich, potatoey, cheesy wonder that's perfect for the keeping the cold at bay.
Difficulty: Moderate

Venetian Frittata: Frittata alla Veneta
A frittata with tomatoes, anchovies, garlic and parsley. Very tasty!
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Amaretto Sformato with Zabaione: Sformato Cogli Amaretti Coperto Di Zabaione
An elegant, sensual dessert.
Difficulty: Moderate

Apple and Bread Sformato: Sformato di Mele e Pane
A tasty apple-and-bread sformato, which changes radically depending upon the bread you use.
Difficulty: Moderate

A Sweet Frittata: Una Frittata Dolce
Sweet frittatas were common desserts at one time, and make a welcome change.
Difficulty: Moderate

Matzà Coperta
A tasty frittata with matzos that's an ideal Passover dessert.
Difficulty: Moderate

Omelettes Fourrées Flambées
Omelets, filled with jam (or not, as you prefer), and flamed. Sensual.
Difficulty: Moderate

Strawberry Sformato: Sformato di Fragole
Wild strawberries are a delight!
Difficulty: Moderate

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