Archive for the ‘Russian Egg Dishes’ Category


Russian Baked Eggs (Zapechenaya yaichnitsa)

Friday, November 16th, 2007

1 tablespoon good olive oil
2 teaspoon dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
2 tablespoon green onion tops, chopped
2 large eggs
1/8 cup grated cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

Put the olive oil in a medium ramekin and run it around the bottom and sides. Put the dill in the bottom and add the garlic. Break the two eggs into the ramekin and sprinkle the green onion over the top. Top this with the cheddar cheese.

Bake in the oven 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes. Remove and sprinkle pepper.

Potatoes and Courgette Omelet (Omlet s Kartofelem i Kobachkom)

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

450 gr potatoes, peeled, boiled, diced
2 courgettes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
4 eggs, beaten
Salt and pepper, to taste

Heat the oil in a large frying pan that can be used under the grill. Add the onion and cook gently for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Add the potatoes courgettes. Cook for about 10 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the courgettes are softened and the potatoes are lightly browned. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes more.

Stir the dill into the eggs, add salt and pepper. Pour over the vegetables and cook over a moderate heat until the underside is set. Preheat the grill. Grill the omelet until the top is set.

Cut into wedges and serve hot.