Spinach Potato Frittata

Sometimes it's the routine in life that makes it interesting. Wouldn't you agree that there is a thrill accompanying the comfort in looking forward to your daily routine: like for me I know that after a hectic day of teaching, I can look forward to my favorite show Parenting every Tuesday night, I know that  lil Nikky is usually tired and ready to sleep everyday at 8.00 pm every nite (yay!) and that a busy week will always be followed by the weekend. I also know on Sunday mornings I will be making my potato spinach frittata.  I look forward to this every week as I know that once the eggs are baking in the oven, I can relax with my cup of tea and a warm tasty breakfast will ready soon. Ah the bliss of routine!

I make my frittata with potatoes, spinach, onions and sometimes a tomato, along with  shredded cheese I have on hand, some chopped jalapenos and some cilantro. I use 2 eggs per person and adjust the veggies accordingly. If I am feeling too cheeky I throw in a asparagus or broccoli.

This is not a recipe but just a general guideline of how to make a fritatta.

In a skillet pour a tbsp of olive oil, add chopped onions and fry till translucent. Toss in some sliced jalapenos. Then add chopped, peeled potatoes( no need to boil) to your skillet and fry till potatoes begin to soften. Throw in a handful of spinach at this time and let it wilt for a few mins. Remove skillet from stove. Meanwhile beat 2 -  4 eggs gently. Stir in the potatoes-spinach mixture along with a handful of cheese. I use pepper jack or sharp cheddar but almost anything is fine.Top with some sliced tomatoes if desired. Flavor with some salt and garnish with cilantro.

Take a baking dish, grease the bottom with some olive oil. Pour in the egg mixture.

Oh, I forgot to mention that you need to preheat your oven to 350 F while you are doing all this. Place the baking dish in the oven and let it bake for 30 - 40 minutes. You know it is done when a knife inserted comes out clean. I typically bake upto 40 mins, over baking causes the eggs to harden. Enjoy!

Update on Nikky

My baby is now walking! I have to admit that he is walking like a zombie - hands out, face scrunched and serious, stepping gingerely taking care not to fall. He is such a cautious dude. It is such a pleasure to experience these milestones. He can say tata, duck, yuck and along with mamma and dada. He is beginning to understand instructions and takes care NOT to follow them! He is a little stingy with his 'kissies' and you really have to make him laugh before you get one, although it is generously doled out to things that light up and sing or things that have pretty pics. I am thinking I really need to improve my singing skills or maybe dress in brighter colors to get more kissies, eh? He is still an early bird, waking up at 5.00 am every morning. Any ladies out there know when that will change? Okay, that's all for now.