365 Days of the Family's Dinner (Day 1)

I recently saw the movie "Julie and Julia". It is one of my favorite movies now (G. Man would have hated it, but I watched it on my own) and as a result I am inspired to end the year plus break since I last blogged!

Now I am sure there are plenty of 365 days of (insert subject here) blogs now. Mine is to help me find an accomplishment in my cooking. Even if it is simply keeping track of the meal we have had eaten for the year.

So, here is my goal. To detail each meal we have for the next 365 days. There will be repeats- what family doesn't have favorite meals they eat regularly. There will be 'Do Agains', there will 'Never Agains', and there will be 'Somewhere in Betweens'. Somedays there will be just pictures and a short description and other days will include the recipe. Somedays there will be fast food (rarely!) But this will be my family's dinner journey for the next year...

Day 1- Noodle Fritada: DO AGAIN




This meal is a family favorite, though it is still being tweaked. I've used macaroni. , egg noodles and today we used spaghetti noodles. We've decided we like the egg noodles the best. I've also used spinach, asparagus, and just tomatoes for vegetables. It is one of those meals that can be adapted to whatever you have on hand.

The Recipe (for a 14 inch cast iron pan)

Preheat oven 400 degrees
1/2 lb Cooked Noodles (can use leftovers)
1 Onion chopped
2 T oil (I prefer coconut)
2 T. Butter
1 bunch of Broccoli (blanched for about 3 minutes) or 3 c. Spinach, or 1/2 lb Asparagus cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces (blanched 3 minutes)
12 Eggs beaten
1/2 c. milk
1 T. Course Ground Mustard
1 tsp. dried Basil
1/4 c. Parmesan Cheese
1/8 tsp Fresh ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Ground Garlic
1 Tomato chopped
1/2 c. grated Cheddar Cheese
1/2 c. grated Mozzarella Cheese

Saute' onion in oil until soft and translucent. If you are using spinach wilt slightly with the onions. Add butter and melt. Keep pan hot.
To beaten eggs add, milk, mustard, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic and black pepper.
Add noodles and vegetables to onions. Pour eggs over noodles and vegetables. Cook the eggs over medium heat pulling the cooked eggs from the sides and bottom and letting the runny eggs go underneath. Once eggs are almost set sprinkle with tomatoes and cheeses. Place the tomatoes under the cheese or there will be tomato juices on top of the fritada.
Cook in oven for about 5-8 minutes until eggs are completely set and cheeses are melted.

Enjoy!