{"id":"recipe_2de0ebda17","slug":"classic-fried-eggs-yayechnya","title":"Classic Fried Eggs (Yayechnya)","description":"A simple and hearty Eastern European breakfast staple, perfectly fried in butter until the whites are set and the yolks remain golden and runny.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":1,"cookMinutes":4,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"large","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 tablespoon unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":14,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"unsalted","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"A pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"A pinch of black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"ground","notes":"freshly ground","group":"Ingredients","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place a small non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the butter.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place a small non-stick skillet","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Once the butter is melted and foaming, carefully crack the eggs into the pan.","group":"Cooking","title":"Once the butter is melted and foaming, carefully crack the eggs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.","group":"Cooking","title":"Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cook for 3-4 minutes until the egg whites are fully set and opaque, but the yolks are still soft. If you prefer 'over-easy', flip carefully and cook for an additional 30 seconds.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cook for 3-4 minutes","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Slide the eggs onto a plate and serve immediately.","group":"Serving","title":"Slide the eggs onto a plate","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"In Ukraine, this is often cooked with 'salo' (cured pork fat) instead of butter for a more traditional flavor. 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This fluffy buckwheat porridge is a healthy, gluten-free dish that is perfect for breakfast or as a hearty side.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["main","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_943b7108be%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7dd38cb8-7bb4-48fd-b6e8-db1d1eed0a49","imageAlt":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha) — recipe cover","tags":["healthy","gluten-free","grains","comfort food","ukrainian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"ovsena_kasa_da34fa4a4b","slug":"creamy-oatmeal-ovsena-kasa","title":"Creamy Oatmeal (Ovsená Kaša)","description":"A comforting and nourishing Eastern European breakfast staple made with rolled oats simmered in milk and water, traditionally served with a knob of butter and honey.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":8},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Slovak"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fovsena_kasa_da34fa4a4b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f129ec12-1f3d-4b53-b747-f42d48dcf3a2","imageAlt":"Creamy Oatmeal (Ovsená Kaša) — recipe cover","tags":["oatmeal","porridge","healthy","warm breakfast","easy breakfast","slovak"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":5},{"id":"jajecznica_ef7104b41b","slug":"jajecznica-polish-scrambled-eggs","title":"Jajecznica (Polish Scrambled Eggs)","description":"A classic Eastern European breakfast staple. 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