Frittata with Ham and Cheese

A frittata is an Italian omelette. Unlike its soft and creamy French cousin, a frittata is cooked slowly over a very low heat, during which time you can be whipping up a delicious salad to accompany it.

It is cooked on both sides and cut into wedges like a piece of cake. This basic recipe is flavoured with grated cheese and a generous sprinkling of herbs. Like the omelette, though, you may add almost anything that takes your fancy.

Serves 6-8