The Farmer’s Frittata - Italian-Style Omelet - Food Wishes

I love all types of omelets, but the humble frittata is probably my favorite style. One of my earliest food memories is that of my grandfather making and serving me a frittata loaded with fresh garden vegetables. This is just like his, except much easier. Enjoy!
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[@Altairw]

I'm Italian farmer and I approve this recipe. We make frittata with any kind of vegetable, in winter we use broccoli, chicory, brussel sprouts, savoy cabbage etc. We use a tiny bit of pancetta or salami as condiment to give more flavor, but the meat is optional and its flavor should never stand out. We often use Parmigiano cheese, rarely the goat cheese shown in this video because we prefer to only use cheeses that melts, and caprino cheese doesn't melt properly. Any cheese that melts will be good for frittata. We also never use chili or paprika because it's not a traditional ingredient in rural Italy, instead we use fresh herbs from our fields like thyme, mint, santureja, oregano, etc.

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[@sparkmagea99]

Holy cow, this was absolutely amazing. My wife "doesn't like Frittatas", so I was taking a risk when I chose to make this for her birthday breakfast. It was absolutely mind-blowing and she says it was one of her favorite breakfasts of all time! Thank you Chef John for teaching me this!

[@mimiohnine]

I’m so happy to tell you…I used zucchini, squash, peppers, onions and eggs from my own homestead!! It’s satisfying to eat what you grow!!

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Squash has always been my best growing veggie. I always end up with so much more squash than anything else

[@K0HAKU_97]

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[@cangaroojack]

Man that is so nostalgic, my nan always used to make a humongus frittata with all the veggies, and leftover pasta for good measure, and then we would eat it through the day while at their farm, bless your soul gran

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[@bethbeynon]

Made this today with a few tweaks. I had a little ham to use up as well as cold cooked potatoes. Absolutely delicious way to clean up all the bits and bobs of veg and cheese before Saturday grocery shop. I also had a couple aging oranges and some ‘leftover’ Chardonnay. Saturday brunch, complete 😋

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[@TheBalls2thewalls]

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This is very sweet.

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[@deemoe4394]

I grew up eating this often. It came from my nonnies garden and small 2 acre farm. It was inexpensive, nutritious and delicious. I still make it frequently for my family. Thanks Chef John, you took me back to my childhood. 😘

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Chef John never ceases to amaze. Even if we dont make a lot of the recipes, you inspire us to go cook with what we have. Thank you!

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[@curtl2207]

Chef John, every spring could you make a video showing us what you're planting for the year? Based on the number of zucchini dishes recently, I can tell you've planted some squash, and I did too this year! So the timing of your recipes is particularly helpful. I'm hoping in the future we could make it not-coincidental!

[@jeffmccormick9131]

I should have waited another 5 minutes or so before transferring from the cast iron skillet. Fell apart a bit but boy was it good. I used feta vs. goat cheese because that's what we had. Squash was delicious. Used sweet peppers from our garden. Definite keeper. Thanks

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[@c0ldlight1]

Every recipe of yours that I have made has been amazing. This also looks amazing! Can’t wait to make it!

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[@corinneone]

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[@libertyandjustus8258]

For such a simple and humble dish it's SO tempting and delicious looking! Can't wait to try this!

[@13c11a]

This looks wonderful. It actually made my mouth water. Thanks, Chef John!

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[@ahnaahna7278]

Ohhhhhh! Great recipe and great clear instructions!!!! Thk you!!!

[@Robbie_S]

God bless the Farmer and Thanks CJ for sharing it with us this beautiful and delicious food

[@iveo83]

this was AMAZING! I'm also a gardener so I used all my own veggies and your salting zuc. trick is game changing. Thank you Chef John!

[@freeholdguy]

Perfect for breakfast, luncheon or dinner. Another success for Chef John!

[@setibamrahk]

This looks amazing. It reminds me of something I used to make that was similar, but on a much smaller scale, about the size of a personal pan pizza. Made it in a small cast iron skillet, and did everything about the same but used some spinach in there and used mozzarella and topped it with feta and some diced romas on the top. I will definitely have to try the salting of the zucchini and squash. It's the little things like this that make the difference in how food cooks! I love all of Chef John's recipes! It's become my weekend thing to watch these videos.

[@onogrirwin]

I made one of these, it turned out amazing. I used no full size onions, just the green ones. Also one red bell pepper instead of the small ones he had. I also added some milk to the eggs when whisking them. Oh, and 4 bacons.

[@justineclark5431]

I'm drooling! This looks absolutely scrumptious!😃

[@jonathonkiner7415]

Oh Im definitely trying this!! And I love this channel so entertaining and educational! Cheers John

[@tarasilverman5143]

I have made this over 10 times! Thank you! It’s awesome 👏

[@karlaristow3816]

I learn so much and enjoy so much, thank you!

[@jaha5761]

I have always ignored instruction to salt or wring out vegetables. This video convinced me to try it. I get it now. This recipe rocks. It just became my go-to way to use up extra eggs. Many thanks, Chef John!

[@katherineelmore8608]

This looks soooo good! Thanks John, I cant wait to make this!

[@BillTiemann]

Hey chef John I made this frittata this morning after church. It was wonderful. However I only had some zucchini on hand and no yellow squash, but, I had some leftover creamer potatoes in garlic butter and parsley so I added that. Oh and I didn't have any goat cheese but I did have some Brie so I topped it with that. Everything else in the recipe was according to the recipe you presented. Not exactly your recipe but it was over the top wonderful just the same. I'm a big fan your chanel.

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Look's like another winner. Thank's chef

[@robertm4919]

Thank you for this video, and the salting method! I learn something every video. You Sir are awesome. Cheers.

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Why does he sound like a robot who’s voice programming was set “on always sound like you’re about to ask a question.”

[@meh-87]

Made it, loved it. Such a great recipe for the stuff grown locally near me.

[@elizabethm3477]

This looks so amazing! Definitely will be making this. Thank you ! 😊

[@angelolight5718]

thanks for the tips I'm definitely going to try it

[@adamarcher3350]

Many thanks for this fine recipe Chef John. We would enjoy la frittata very often as kids. Growing up nonna would often make this for her grandkids using many variations each time depending on the season. Ahh, you took me back to my salad days. No pun intended!

[@aidanngreenwolfe200]

Made this last night. It was amazing! Came out perfect

[@cosmothewonderdog8602]

Just beautiful. I will make it today.

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Love your recipes and narrative. I will become huge fan of cukini

[@yomi001]

Nicely done, John. Looks delicious!

[@hoogmonster]

For simplicity and taste Italian cooking is peerless. This Fritata looks so good, especially with the addition of goats cheese. Will deffo be making this.

[@frogjump10]

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[@laurenrizzuto878]

Gosh, this looks absolutely delicious. I will try for sure. Thank you.

[@dougeisen1503]

Made it this weekend. I was worried that there was too many vegetables and I wimped out. It was still good but I should have listened to Chef John. Even still, a new family favorite. Thanks from us to the farmer. :)

[@martindance5542]

Wow, that looks superb I really must try this, thank you😋

[@TexaSurvival]

I’m gonna need the fall recipes to start up.

[@annajoie700]

Yes! I am absolutely here for this!! 🍂🎃

[@alisont346]

Thank you for this recipe. I have so much produce I've grown in the UK but didn't have a clue how to use them. Going to give this a try

[@dcmc7383]

I've never had very good luck with adding veggies to omelets or quiche even when I've precooked them so I've stuck with meats and cheese and herbs. I think this salting method is going to fix my issue of having my veggie & egg dishes be loose and runny. This frittata looks so good, and I can't wait to try it. Thanks, Chef John!!!

[@Ultrazilla]

Thank you, Chef John and Farmer Gianni!

[@d.h.fremont3027]

Thanks, Chef John!!!!

[@jtcarbonaro7566]

I've been preparing my frittata in almost the exact same way for years (swapping the goat cheese with feta and a few small lumps of heavy cream cheese) but have never tried the salting method with my zucchini. Will do this next time and am already excited! This is some very valuable advice.

[@MickaelaFrostFit]

This looks mouth watering, can’t wait to try this out😍

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[@The_Other_Matt]

Tried the quick salt cure on some zucchini that I tossed in a Thai red curry. Amazing. This recipe looks really good too. Will have to give it a try!

[@it4eric]

I literally made this before I watched this video today, just different herbs but exactly same technique. Delicious!! You have taught me well Chef John!

[@basaraj]

Fantastic recipe! One of the few I've ever discovered on the Interwebs that doesn't need alterations. Thank you. Delicious.

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[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I am so glad that you know farmers.

[@pwmailloux]

Thank you Chef!

[@dnmurphy48]

I love Fritatta, a staple of my diet. This looks lovely.

[@jello022170]

Wow it looks amazing and I'm sure it's delicious 😋

[@aggieengineer2635]

My food wish is that we both enjoy long lives during which I gain culinary skills from you for the enjoyment of my family and friends. It's been a good run so far! Merci!

[@Mopartoolman]

I know what we're having for breakfast tomorrow!!!! Looks YUMMY!!!!

[@janfelshaw8217]

I tried this and it turned out great. My husband who doesn’t really like zucchini ate half of the smaller version of your recipe 🤗. Thank you ☺️

[@ctins4364]

You can slice zucchini thin and bake in oven to su for bacon... can batter I use cic pea flour ND water and lightly coat with cornflake crumbs. Can back on cookie sheet/ parchment or pan fry in griddle with oil. Can use dry herbs or hot spices. Fooled a buddy at brunch, a friend was like you can bring zucchini he hates it.. screw him and her. He ate it and did not have a clue till he asked and then stopped eating his 4th slice and walked away. I use this in place of BLTs for vegans.... oh many I'm hungry.

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[@BPB9973952]

just made a frittata last night, perfect time of season

[@jassonjasson7418]

Very nice recipe chef 👍👌👏. Thank you for your effort 🌞😎

[@WiglyWorm]

Low key best zucchini advice i've ever heard.

[@markstafford6357]

That looks fantastic my mouth is watering !

[@coryd2668]

Thanks for the extra tips to add to my frittata!! My tip is it’s a little more enjoyable when the veggies are chopped a little finer! But definitely a wonderful dish!

[@goolashh]

Beautiful!

[@sophiawambaa32]

I cannot wait to try this! I bet even my picky husband will love it.

[@judylee1860]

Thanks for the squash trick. That dish looks fabulous.

[@TwizleShinysword]

Tried this a few weeks ago and family has been hooked. Made a few substitutions for the cheese and still great (montery and fontina).

[@will53e]

This is one of my favorites of all time

[@sherryd3299]

What a great low carb recipe. I'm going to make this a lot. You can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

[@tonyhirn3689]

Wonderful recipe! I can't wait to try it with patty pan and zucchini squash.

[@irishis3]

I've been making a ' clean out the fridge fritatta' for 40 years. No recipe just whatever needs to be eaten. Very forgiving and a surprise every time. It amazes me when people will ask for the recipe years later and then think I'm holding back some magic ingredient. Ha Ha who knows BTW sweating all the watery veg to concentrate the flavor is the magic

[@solarslayer612]

Looks amazing

[@annajoie700]

How did the former mind-reader turned Chef know that I was in the mood for an egg type food item.. ?!? 🤔🙌🏼

[@balasmj]

Its an eggsellent question... How..?? 😐

[@elizabethscott354]

OmG... just when I thought I've seen enough frittatas..you cook this. It looked sooo goood!

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

What a lovely meal!

[@roberthalny403]

Chef, you are a culinary sadist! Love this recipe! And I have been looking for this spatula all over the creation, and here it is! Give it back….. or at least tell me where I can buy one like that! Cheers! Love those fishermen and farmers !

[@rickbachman993]

Looks Delicious Farmer John!!!😉✌🏻

[@susanherbert3014]

I made this tonight and it’s so good! I didn’t use bacon or goat cheese, but it was still so good. That zucchini advice was great. Thanks for sharing!

[@martinXY]

The Bob Ross of the kitchen. Well done. Amazing result.

[@BakersTuts]

Will this recipe still work if I substitute the eggs with pizza dough? And can I use pepperoni instead of veggies? Thanks

[@lagerregal6561]

This will probably be a nice and flavorful vegetable pizza (if you maybe add some sauce too). But with dough instead of eggs you will get a totally different outcome.

[@robbyjessica84]

You mean a Fr-izza....eggs on a pizza dough may not go well. But let us know. After all, You are the Pizza Bizzaro, of Luigi and Mario. Stay thirsty my friends. "WINK"

[@GeorgeSemel]

Sure you can! Hell, you can skip the eggs the veggies and just eat the bacon with an olive oil chaser if you like.

[@BakersTuts]

@@GeorgeSemel as long as there's cheese involved, I'm in

[@Jenn-ie5vf]

I have no idea but I do like how your brain works LOL Sounds delish if possible.

[@xmas4203]

Looks delicious! I make frittatas often with pan fried potatoes and onions, but never with zuke. I'll give this method a try on my next one.

[@aj529]

Looks amazing!

[@markm1514]

I don't usually "like" a video until I've watched it all the way through, but when I scrolled up to this one it was "like" at first sight.