Monte Cristo Frittata, Grilled Pineapple Spears with Crystallized Ginger and Pumpernickel Bread with Honey-Rosemary Ricotta

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   Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

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   Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat.

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   Add the ham and turkey and cook 3 to 4 minutes, add scallions and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.

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   Beat eggs with milk or half-and-half, hot sauce, salt and pepper.

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   Pour over the meats and scallions and cook the eggs a few minutes, lifting to settle.

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   Transfer to oven.

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   While turkey and ham are heating through, heat a second nonstick skillet with 1 tablespoon oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.

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   Add potatoes and grated onion and cook 7 to 8 minutes.

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   Season the hash browns with salt and pepper.

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    Turn and press the potatoes down to brown and crisp.

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    Grate Emmentaler cheese.

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    Remove frittata from oven after 5 to 6 minutes, once eggs have set on top but are still a bit soft at the center.

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    Cover the frittata with cheese and bake 5 to 6 minutes more until golden on top.

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    Let stand a few minutes before cutting in wedges to serve.

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    Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

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    Once preheated, place pineapple spears on the grill and mark on all sides.

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    Remove and garnish with crystallized ginger.

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    Switch broiler on and lightly toast bread on each side.

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    Stir ricotta with lots of coarse black pepper, rosemary and honey.

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    Top the toast with heavy dollops of ricotta to pass at table.

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    Serve wedges of frittata with potatoes and pineapple spears alongside.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.