frittata

noun

frit·​ta·​ta frē-ˈtä-tə How to pronounce frittata (audio)
: an unfolded omelet often containing chopped vegetables or meats

Examples of frittata in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For Easter, Bricks & Horses still has tables available for an all-day buffet starting at 9 a.m., with brunch dishes until 4 p.m. and a buffet continuing until 7 p.m. The brunch menu includes lobster quiche, frittatas, eggs and waffles. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024 Osteria by Fabio Viviani The brunch buffet runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features frittatas; pancakes; charcuterie; carving and potato stations; shrimp and grits; and biscuits and gravy. The Indianapolis Star, 27 Mar. 2024 Its centerpiece is a lavishly tender, pastel-green frittata filled with pea purée, mint and ricotta. Clare De Boer, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024 Main dishes include Atlantic salmon, beef filet, chicken breast, eggs Benedict, French toast, pasta and an Italian frittata. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024 For non-eggheads, Genevieve Ko adapted the recipe for the excellent — and vegan — chickpea frittata formerly found at local cafe chain Go Get Em Tiger. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024 Yogurt often accompanies kuku, an Iranian egg dish that shares some similarities with frittata. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024 Get The Recipe 39 of 40 Spring Vegetable Frittata A crustless frittata is like a lighter take on quiche and looks beautiful on the table. Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2024 But beyond just frying eggs, this skillet is great for all sorts of egg preparations, including making omelettes, frittatas and shakshuka. Micki Wagner, Saveur, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from fritto fried — more at frit entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frittata was in 1877

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“Frittata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frittata. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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