What Goes Where Feasts From The Fridge Recipes

WHAT'S-IN-THE-FRIDGE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
• Beat the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Distribute the leftovers evenly in the pan and pour in the eggs. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
• A frittata is the Italian version of an omelet, but instead of the ingredients being folded into the middle they are mixed right into the eggs, so it's actually easier to make. Frittatas are usually started on the stove and finished in the oven, but you have to have pans with metal handles. Since I don't, I learned to adapt. This version is the same principle as a frittata, but you don't have to worry about melting the handles on your pans.

CLEAN-OUT-THE-FRIDGE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Generously spray a wire rack with cooking spray and set inside a rimmed baking sheet.
• Stir together the breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl and set aside to soak.
• Meanwhile, prep the vegetables and herbs if using. Give the breadcrumbs one more stir, then stir in the vegetables and garlic if using. Add the egg, then add the cheese and herbs if using. Sprinkle with salt (see Cook's Note) and pepper if using. Stir gently to combine.
• Add the ground meat. Without mixing it in, pull apart the meat with two forks as if you were shredding pulled pork, breaking up the blocks into small clumps. Gently incorporate the clumps until all the ingredients are evenly combined. If desired, taste for seasoning: place 1 tablespoon in a small nonstick pan over medium-high heat and cook until cooked through, 2 minutes per side.
• Scoop out the mixture and gently roll into 1 1/2-inch balls (a #40 cookie scoop is great for this or 2 tablespoons) You should have 36 to 40 balls total. Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden and cooked through in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately.