Tortilla española, or tortilla de patata, is similar to an Italian frittata and is a favorite with Spaniards who serve it either as a tapa or for a simple Sunday meal.
Tag: Eggs
Tortilla Española de Patata
Torta Pasqualina
(Italian Easter spinach, ricotta and egg torte)
Originally from the northwest coastal region of Liguria, this savory torte (torta salata) has become part of many Easter (pasqua) meal spreads throughout Italy.
Spaghetti Carbonara
(Italian pasta with bacon and eggs)
This amazing pasta dish is said by some to have originated at the end of World War II, when American soldiers in Rome yearned for a meal of bacon and eggs.
Scotch Eggs
(Scottish hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage)
Scotch eggs are a popular snack and picnic food in Scotland and throughout the U.K. Hard-boiled eggs are wrapped in sausage, breaded and fried.
Salade Niçoise
(French Provençale tuna and vegetable salad)
Light, refreshing and famous the world over, salade Niçoise puts fresh garden produce and fine Mediterranean ingredients to excellent use.
Matzo Brei
(Israeli, Jewish fried flatbread and eggs)
Matzo brei is a tasty and easy breakfast dish and is a good way to use up leftover matzot after Passover.
Le Grand Aïoli
(French Provençal cod and vegetables with garlic mayonnaise)
This garlic lovefest is from the Provence region of France. Hand-made garlic mayonnaise is served with poached cod and seasonal vegetables.
Kookoo Sabzi
(Persian herbed omelet)
A kookoo — also spelled kookoo-ye, kuku, or kou-kou — is an Iranian open-faced omelet similar to an Italian frittata.
Huevos Rancheros
(Mexican ranch-style eggs)
Huevos rancheros is a classic Mexican breakfast, traditionally served to farm laborers, or rancheros. The eggs match perfectly with the spicy tomato sauce.
Hangtown Fry
(American oyster and bacon omelet)
Hangtown fry originated in Placerville, California, during the Gold Rush. The town was known as Hangtown in recognition of the harsh justice often meted out there.