In 10" skillet over med heat, melt butter, add onions & garlic. Saute till tender, about 3 min. Place florets over onions. Whisk together eggs with salt, pepper & cayenne. Stir in mozzarella, parsley & green onion. Pour gently over brocolli. Increase heat to med-high. Cook till bottom sets, lifting frittata with spatula to allow uncooked eggs to flow underneath & set. When edges are firm but top is still moist, cover skillet with large plate, turn over together & slide frittata into skillet, cooked side up or till bottom is set. Transfer to heated serving dish & cut into wedges. Variation: Red Pepper And Emmenthal Frittata Add 1 1/2 cups sweet red pepper chunks to onion & garlic. Saute together till onions are soft & peppers tender-crisp a bout 4-5 min. Proceed with egg mixture, substituting Emmanthal or Gruyere for mozzarella. Other mild cheese such as Brie are also good. Variation: Mushroom And Provolone Frittata Add 1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper & 2 cups sliced mushrooms to onions. Saute together till vegs are tender & moisture has evaporated about 6 min. Proceed with egg mixture, substituting provolone for mozzarella, adding pinch of nutmeg.

spinach. Cook till tender in covered saucepan with water clinging to the leaves, about 3-4 min, stirring midway if needed. Drain in colander, pressing out excess moisture;chop coarsely. There should be 1 cup cooked chopped spinach. Set aside. Add 1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper to onions & garlic. Mix spinach into egg mixture & substitute 1/4 c up grated parmesan for 3/4 cup cubed mozzarella. Sprinkle surface of finished frittata with pinch of oregano.

Serves: 4

Anne MacLellan