I learned about frittatas when I was working for the famous Sarah Leah Chase, author of the best Nantucket cookbooks. That summer I was a counter girl who eagerly took in everything that was going on in the store. I loved working for her; she was like an artsy Julia Child. This is my own rendition of a frittata, inspired by the ones I used to sell at Que Sera Sarah. Three cheers for my dear friend Sarah Leah Chase!

Ingredients

• 1 large red onion, finely chopped

• 2 scallions, both white and green parts, thinly sliced

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 yellow squash, cut lengthwise into ¼-inch slices

• 1 zucchini, cut lengthwise into ¼-inch slices

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 orange bell pepper, chopped

• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

• 2 cups stale sourdough French bread in small cubes

• 1 cup thinly sliced red potato

• 12 large eggs

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt

• 2 teaspoons ground white pepper

• 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces

• 1½ cups grated Gruyère or Asiago cheese (or one 12-ounce bag grated four-cheese blend)

• ½ cup crumbled goat cheese

• 1 cup julienned raw spinach

• 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

• ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Directions
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray the bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan with nonstick spray.

2 In a large bowl, combine all the vegetables, cubed bread, and potato slices.

3 In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, sugar, seasoned salt, pepper, cheeses, spinach, herbs, and Tabasco.

4 Pour the egg mixture into the vegetable mixture and stir to combine.

5 Pour the mixture into the pan and place the pan on a tinfoil-covered baking sheet (this will keep the oven clean).

6 Bake for about 1 hour. Cover the top with foil and bake for 30 minutes more. When done, the frittata should puff up like a cake and be golden brown.

7 Let the frittata cool for a few minutes before slicing. The frittata can be served hot, at room temperature, or even cold.

Serves 10-12.

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