Herb Frittata

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and fresh herbs until just blended together.
2. 2
   Heat the butter and oil in the small frying pan until it just starts to sizzle, then pour in the eggs and turn the heat down very low.
3. 3
   Cook gently for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. 4
   The eggs will start to puff up and sizzle at the edges.
5. 5
   Lift a corner of the frittata with a spatula, and check to see if the bottom has browned in splotches.
6. 6
   When it has, flip the frittata over by giving the pan a firm, quick shake up and over toward you so that the egg mass dislodges and flips over in one piece.
7. 7
   Or, if that unnerves you, turn the frittata over with a spatula.
8. 8
   Cook the second side for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, again checking to see if the bottom has browned to your liking.
9. 9
   Serve right away, or let cool to room temperature and cut the frittata in wedges.
10. 10
    A garnish for soup.
11. 11
    If you have some leftoversor you might want to make some just for this purposetake the frittata and roll it like a jelly roll, then cut it in thin strips.
12. 12
    Bring some flavorful meat or vegetable broth to a boil, add the frittata shreds and some grated cheese, and serve.