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ITALIAN CHICKPEA AND HERB FRITTATA

Recipe courtesy of Robyn Webb

Related Blog Post:

http://www.kickbackkook.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/5/14/Italian-Chickpea-and-Herb-Frittata

6 servings/ serving size: 1 ( 2 inch) piece

preparation time: 15 minutes

cook time: 26 minutes

2 tsp olive oil

�½ small red onion, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 small shallot,minced

2 Tbsp finely minced prosciutto

1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed ( or any other white bean)

2 eggs

4 egg whites

1 Tbsp minced fresh basil

1 tsp minced fresh rosemary

1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a 10 inch non stick oven proof skillet( or use a cast iron skillet and first coat with cooking spray), heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and shallots and saute for 3 minutes. Add in the prosciutto and beans and saute for 2 minutes.

3. Whisk together the eggs, egg whites, basil, rosemary, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Add to the beans and cook for about 5 minutes until the bottom is set.

4. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the top is no longer runny. Check after about 8 minutes to see how runny the top still may be. For extra color, turn the heat to broil and broil for 1-2 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.

In this episode, Angela McKeller shares FIVE of her favorite recipe creations with mothers that tested them out in honor of Mothers Day. Perfect for brunch, easy to make and easy on the pocket book, you don't want to miss these recipes! Check my blog to get the recipes!

Dana, a devout Christian and mother of two, Kayla 17, and Kyle, 13, she spends her days devoting her time to nurturing a close relationship with both of her children and her own parents. Family is her top priority, so preparing this recipe with her mother was a treat. She tried my Strawberry Cheesecake Bread with Blueberry Sauce and said that while she isn't much of a cook and thought it looked intimidating, it was easy and will tell you even more about it in the show!

Tammye is the proud mother of one girl and one boy, both middle school age and only a year apart! She admits that she doesn't proclaim to be a cook or baker, but she LOVES to entertain! She will be launching her event planning business very soon and after teaching a cooking class in her home, I can see why! Listen to why Tammye enjoyed my recipe for Vegetable and Swiss Quiche so much and why it was so easy to make!

Chef Luci isn't just a mother, she's a grandmother many times over! Very proud of her children and getting great enjoyment out of cooking with and for her grandchildren, She talks about my VERY Chocolate Belgian Waffles and my Baked Amaretto French Toast. She is a return guest, so THANK YOU Chef Luci! She keeps me on my toes! She has two groups on Caf�©Mom called Cooking 101 and another called Bakers Are Us. She recently took on another that is all about Southern Cooking. For more information about Luci, please visit http://www.cafemom.com/#box_18.

A big thank you to the mothers that participated and to all of the mothers that create the future of the world for us!

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Chef Chris Smith, The Diabetic Chef, was 24 years old, a student at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and working at Manhattan's four-star Le Cirque restaurant when he began having symptoms of Diabetes type 1. Thinking he was simply over-worked, he soon learned that he was in grave danger and he knew he had to make some serious lifestyle choices.

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Chef Vikas Khanna is the proprietor and consultant to several restaurants and food organizations. He has authored many books, including "The Spice Story of India". He is the founder of "Cooking for Life" and "SAKIV" Organizations which host gastronomic events around the World in support of relief efforts and awareness issues. Not only is Chef Vikas an amazing chef, he is a humble and caring humanitarian. What a joy to interview him!

He is the recipient of numerous National and International Awards and is also the honorary member of many foundations, in cluding the World Peace Society. Listen to the show to learn even more about the amazing Chef Vikas! To purchase his books, you may go to your local book store or his website at vkhanna.com.

Jessica, our recipe tester, so enjoyed the recipe! Listen to hear how she prepared it, how much she enjoyed it, what changes she made and what kind of difference it made and Chef Vikas tells us about substitutions that are possible as well!

Chef Lisa, The Groovy Baker, is truly "groovy". There's just no better way to describe her! The Groovy Baker is a combination of all that she is; passionate about wholesome foods, supportive of the local community, and environmentally aware. Her specialty is cooking for those that have severe allergies and catering to the special dietary needs of autistic children. She is giving back to the world in a way that most people find too taxing or too labor intensive; but not Chef Lisa! See! I told you she's GROOVY!

Chef Lisa supports her small local farmers - She even knows them by name! Very often her creations will be the result of a conversation that starts with "Hi - it's Lisa, what's good today?" She shops within her local community. If she has an organic option for her ingredients, she uses it. All of her baking is done from scratch - down to the smallest details like marshmallow cream and caramel saucesâ?¦..from scratch, every time. AND DELICIOUS! Good for you, good for the community, good for the planet. As well as just plain good to eat. That's what The Groovy Baker is all about.

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Please tune in as I interview Chef Liz Manthei, owner of Peppercorns Catering (www.peppercorns-catering.com) out of Augusta, Georgia. Professionally trained at Le Cordon Bleu, she now caters for major corporations that attend The Master's Tournament every year and has an incredible gift for working under pressure. She tells us all about life as the owner of a successful catering business and shares her recipe for Red Snapper on Corn, Sage and Cheddar Grits.

Our panel of recipe testers for Chef Liz's recipe was a GREAT panel! Chef JoAnna (http://ChefJoAnna.com/kickbackkook about her appearance on my show and her website is http://CuisineConnection.com) shares her expertise regarding different types of fish that can be used for this recipe and a tip for making clarified butter!

Our second recipe tester was Stefanie, a stay at home mom of two children who loved the recipe! Taught how to cook by her grandmother, she says that this recipe was both easy AND delicious!

Our third guest, Alison, began cooking during her teenage years with her father. She finds that the most enjoyable part of cooking is sharing the bonding experience with a friend or loved one. She has created the online community "The Cooking with Friends Club" (www.cookingwithfriendsclub.com) where people can share recipes, cooking tips and such. She also shares her success and enjoyment of this recipe with us!