frittata

frittata Definition

frit·tata (frē tä′tə)

noun

an omelet with pieces of vegetables, meat, etc. in the egg mixture, cooked slowly until fluffy and served without folding

Etymology: It, omelet

frittata Usage Examples

Converse of object

slip: After about 4 minutes, carefully slip the frittata onto a plate, invert and return to the pan.
slide: Turn the omelet on to a plate, melt the remaining butter in the pan and slide the frittata back into the pan.
cut: Cut the frittata into 3 wedges and serve on warm plates.

Modifies a noun

Preposition: onto

plate: After about 4 minutes, carefully slip the frittata onto a plate, invert and return to the pan.

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