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📌 Brief description (for announcement):A classic omelet is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for breakfast. Its tender texture, golden crust, and minimal ingredients make it versatile and quick to prepare.🥚 Ingredients (for 2 servings):Eggs - 4 pcs.Milk - 100 mlSalt to tasteButter - 20 g👩‍🍳 Preparation:Beat the eggs.In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs with milk and salt, without making the mixture too frothy.Heat a frying pan.Place it over medium heat and melt the butter.Frying.Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently with a spatula for the first 1-2 minutes, then let the omelet set.Serve.Once the omelet is fluffy and golden brown on the bottom, carefully fold it in half and remove from heat.✨ A classic omelet can be served as a standalone dish or complemented with herbs, cheese, vegetables, or ham.

Perfect Russian blini - 5 minutes of prep✅Ingredients (for 20 pancakes)2 eggs1 tbsp sugar(optional)pinch of salt450 ml warm milk130 g flour(premium grade)1 tbsp vegetable oil(in test)Pan lubricating oil🔪How to cookWhipeggs with sugar and salt.Pourmilk and butter - stir.Gradually addflour, stirring — to the consistency ofsour cream.Rest for 20 min— the batter spreads better.Heat the frying pan— grease it with butter (a little!).Pour 100 ml of batter— spin the pan instantly.Fry 1–1.5 minon the one hand - to gold.Flip— fry for 30 sec.Serve hot— with sour cream, jam, or butter.💡Secret:Dough is like cream.The frying pan is hot, but it's not smoking.The first pancake is a lump.The second is already mastery.Done. Simple. Perfect.Now – turn on the music, call the family, and enjoy. 🥞💛

Classic lasagna - 40 minutes to assemble✅Ingredients (for 6 servings)Lasagna sheets— 12 pcs. (do not boil!)Minced meat— 500 g (pork + beef mixture)Tomato paste— 3 tbsp.Canned tomatoes— 800 gGarlic— 2 clovesOregano, basil— 1 tsp.Salt, pepper— to tasteRicotta— 400 gMozzarella— 200 g (diced)Parmesan— 100 g (grated)Béchamel— 500 ml (or substitute: 2 tbsp flour + 500 ml milk + 30 g butter)🔪How to assembleSauce: Fry the minced meat with garlic → add tomato paste, tomatoes, spices → simmer for 15 min.Béchamel: Melt butter → add flour → pour in milk → cook until thickened.Assembly(in the form of 20x30 cm):— Sauce layer →— 3 sheets of lasagna →— Ricotta layer →— Layer of mozzarella and parmesan →— Repeat: 3–4 layers.— Top —sauce + lots of parmesan.Bakeat 180°C —30–35 min, until it's golden on top.Let it rest for 10 min— before cutting!🔥Done. Enjoy.No pre-boiling. Just layers, heat, and flavor.🍝

Pizza Margherita - in 30 minutes✅Ingredients (for 1 pizza)Test— 250 g (store-bought or homemade)San Marzano tomatoes— 4 tbsp (mash with a fork)Fresh mozzarella— 150 g (torn by hand)Fresh basil— 6–8 leavesOlive oil— 1 tbsp.Salt— a pinch🚫 No garlic, oregano, sugar - only 4 ingredients + basil.🔪How to makePreheat the oven to the maximum(250–270°C).If you have a stone/pan, put it inside for 30 minutes.Roll out the doughthin (up to 30 cm) - edges are slightly thicker.Place on a baking sheet or parchment paper.Distribute the tomatoes evenly— no more than 4 tbsp.Lay out the mozzarella pieces— do not overload.Drizzle with olive oil, salt it.Bake 8–12 min, until the edges are golden and the cheese is bubbling.Immediately after taking it out of the oven— lay out the basil.✅ Done. Serve hot.💡Secret: Basil —only after baking. Otherwise it turns black.🍕Taste: fresh, simple, incredibly aromatic.This is not pizza - it's Italy on dough.

Carbonara Pasta - in 15 minutes✅Ingredients (for 2 servings)Pasta (spaghetti or rigatoni)— 200 gPancetta or guanciale— 100 g (diced)Eggs— 2 whole eggs + 1 yolkParmesan— 50 g (grated)Black pepper— freshly ground, generouslySalt— for water🚫No cream, garlic, onion - only the truth.🔪How to cookBoil the pastain heavily salted water for 1-2 minutes less than indicated on the package.Fry the pancettaover medium heat for 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat.In a bowl, whisk together eggs + yolk + parmesan + pepper— until a homogeneous mass.Drain the pasta, butdo not rinse!Quickly toss hot pasta with pancetta— heat will melt the fat.Take it off the heat!Pour in the egg and cheese mixture, stirring quickly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.If it's a bit dry, add 1-2 tbsp of pasta water.✅ Done. Serve immediately.Sprinkle with more Parmesan and pepper.

🛒 Ingredients12 oz (340 g) short pasta (such as rotini, penne, or farfalle)1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese (or 1 (8 oz) container of fresh mozzarella pearls)½ cup pepperoni slices, halved or quartered½ cup red onion, finely diced½ cup black olives, sliced (Kalamata or ripe olives)¼ cup fresh basil, chopped¼ cup fresh parsley, choppedFor the dressing:¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon Italian seasoning½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepperPinch of red pepper flakes (optional)🥗 InstructionsCook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water to stop cooking, and let cool completely.Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice (if using), Dijon mustard, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until emulsified.Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoni, red onion, olives, basil, and parsley.Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.Chill and serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably 2–3 hours) to let flavors meld. Stir before serving.💡 TipsMake ahead: This salad tastes even better the next day! Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.Add-ins: Try roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, salami, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flair.Cheese swap: Fresh mozzarella pearls (bocconcini) keep the salad creamy, but cubed provolone or feta also work well.Gluten-free? Use your favorite gluten-free pasta—just ensure it holds up well when chilled.

🛒 Ingredients1 medium onion, diced2 tablespoons butter2 medium carrots, sliced ¼-inch thick2 celery stalks, sliced ¼-inch thick½ teaspoon poultry seasoning2 tablespoons all-purpose flourSalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste6 cups chicken broth1 bay leaf2 cups uncooked egg noodles*2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped👩‍🍳 DirectionsDice the onion. Heat butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, 2–3 minutes.While the onion is cooking, slice the carrot and celery ¼-inch thick. Add to the pot and cook for 2–3 minutes or until the onion is soft.Stir in the poultry seasoning, flour, salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 1 minute more.Add the broth and bay leaf, turn the heat up to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir in noodles* and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until noodles are tender (this can vary by brand), approximately 7 minutes.Add chicken and cook 1 minute more or until heated through.Stir in parsley and remove bay leaf before serving.💡 Notes*If using a different type of noodle (e.g., wide egg noodles, pasta, or gluten-free), adjust cooking time accordingly or cook separately and add at the end to prevent overcooking.For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock and rotisserie chicken. Leftover roasted chicken works wonderfully too. The soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, but note that noodles may continue to absorb broth—add a splash of water or broth when reheating.

Classic Uzbek plov is not just a dish, but a whole ritual. It is cooked in a kazan, over an open fire or on a stove, from meat (most often lamb), carrots, onions, rice, and spices. Here is a basic recipe:🥘 Ingredients (for 6–8 servings):Rice - 500 g (devzira or basmati long-grain is best)Meat (lamb or beef) - 600-700 gCarrots - 500-600 g (preferably yellow and orange, julienned)Onions - 2-3 pcs.Garlic - 1 head (whole)Vegetable oil (cottonseed or sunflower) - 150-200 mlCumin (caraway) - 1 tbsp.Dried barberry - 1 tbsp.Salt to tasteWater - approximately 1 l🔪 Preparation:Rice preparation.Rinse the rice well several times until the water runs clear, then soak it in warm, salted water for 30-40 minutes.Meat and butter.Heat oil in a kazan. Add pieces of meat (even tastier with bone), fry until golden brown.Onion.Add the onion, sliced into half-rings, and fry until golden brown.Carrot.Dice the carrots, mix, and fry until tender.Zirvak (base of pilaf).Salt, add cumin and barberries. Pour in hot water to cover the meat and vegetables. Cook over medium heat for 30-40 minutes.Rice.Drain the water from the rice, carefully spread it in an even layer over the zirvak. Add enough water to cover the rice by 1.5–2 cm.Evaporation.Boil over high heat until the water evaporates (grooves will appear on the surface).Finish.Reduce the heat to minimum, make a few holes in the rice with a chopstick, insert a whole head of garlic. Cover with a lid and leave for 20-25 minutes to✅Serve.Before serving, stir the pilaf from bottom to top, placing the meat and carrots on top of the rice.

This cookie is most often called"Chocolate chip cookies"or in EnglishChocolate Chip Cookies— that's how it's known worldwide. In Russian, you can simply saychocolate chip cookies.Here is a classic recipe:🍪 Ingredients (for 20–24 cookies):Butter - 120 g (soft, room temperature)Sugar - 100 gBrown sugar - 100 g (gives a caramel flavor, can be replaced with white sugar)Egg - 1 pc.Vanilla extract - 1 tsp.Flour - 200 gBaking powder - 1 tsp.Salt - a pinchChocolate (dark or milk) - 150 g (chop into pieces with a knife or use ready-made drops)🔪 Preparation:In a bowl, beat the softened butter with two types of sugar until fluffy.Add egg and vanilla, beat again.In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.Combine the dry ingredients with the oil mixture.Stir in the chocolate pieces. The dough should be thick.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spoon the dough, leaving space (the cookies will spread).Bake at 180°C for about 10-12 minutes. The edges should be golden brown, and the center should remain soft.Cool on a wire rack - the cookies will become firmer as they cool.📌 Tips:If you like soft cookies, don't overbake them.For a crispier texture, leave for another 2-3 minutes.You can add nuts (walnuts, pecans) or replace part of the flour with oatmeal.

Carrot cookies turn out soft, fragrant, and slightly moist inside – somewhat resembling carrot cake, but in cookie form.🍪 Ingredients (for 15–18 pcs.)Carrots - 150 g (1-2 medium, grated on a fine grater)Butter - 100 g (soft)Sugar - 120 gEgg - 1 pc.Flour - 200 gBaking powder - 1 tsp.Salt - a pinchCinnamon - ½ tsp (optional)Vanilla sugar - 1 tsp.Raisins or nuts - 50 g (to taste)🔪 PreparationBeat the butter with sugar until fluffy.Add egg, vanilla sugar, stir.Stir in the grated carrot.Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into the carrot mixture.If desired, add raisins or chopped nuts.Spoon the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (leaving space between portions).Bake at 180 °C for about 15–18 minutes until the edges are golden brown.Cool on a wire rack.📌 Tips:You can sprinkle with powdered sugar on top or make a cream cheese frosting (like for carrot cake).For a more dietary option, part of the flour is replaced with oatmeal.

✅Ingredients (for 4 servings)Pork or beef (boneless) - 600 gOnions - 2 pcs.Potatoes - 3-4 pcs. (optional, often added in homemade versions)Mayonnaise - 150 gHard cheese - 150 g (grated)Salt to tasteBlack pepper to tasteVegetable oil - 1-2 tbsp. (for greasing the mold)🔪 PreparationMeat.Cut the meat into portioned pieces about 1–1.5 cm thick. Lightly pound with a mallet. Salt and pepper.Onion and potato.Slice the onion into half-rings. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes (if using).Assembly.Grease the mold with oil. Place potatoes on the bottom (optional). Place pieces of meat on top. Distribute onions over the meat.Mayonnaise.Spread mayonnaise on the surface.Cheese.Sprinkle everything with grated cheese.Baking.Bake in the oven at 180–190 °C for about 40–50 minutes, until the meat is tender and the cheese is golden.✅Serve.Serve hot. Can be garnished with fresh herbs.

🥬Legendary Caesar salad— it's a combination of crispy lettuce leaves, golden croutons, tender chicken fillet, and a piquant parmesan sauce. Light yet satisfying, it has long been a classic on festive tables and in restaurants.🥬 Ingredients:Chicken fillet - 300 gRomaine or Iceberg lettuce - 1 headWhite bread or baguette - 150 gParmesan - 50 gEgg - 1 pc.Olive oil - 3-4 tbsp.Garlic - 2 clovesLemon juice - 2 tbsp.Worcestershire sauce - 1 tsp.Mustard - 1 tsp.Salt and pepper to taste👩‍🍳 Preparation:Chicken.Marinate the fillet with salt, pepper, and a drop of oil. Grill or pan-fry until golden brown, then slice into strips.Croutons.Cut the bread into cubes, fry with garlic and olive oil until crispy.Sauce.Mix the yolk, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil. Add a little grated garlic. Whisk until smooth.Assembly.Place lettuce leaves on a plate, top with chicken, croutons, and sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.✨ The classic Caesar salad is a versatile dish that is equally appropriate for a festive dinner and for everyday dining.