| Muffin Tin Egg Bites |
Conveniently bake bite-sized breakfast egg muffins filled with yo... |
breakfast, easy, egg |
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| Classic Greek Avgolemono Sauce |
This versatile Greek sauce, made with eggs and lemon, can enhance... |
Greek, sauce, lemon, egg, Mediterranean, easy, quick, soup enhancer |
{"title":"Classic Greek Avgolemono Sauce","description":"This versatile Greek sauce, made with eggs and lemon, can enhance a variety of dishes including soups, meats, dolmades, and fish. Its creamy texture and vibrant lemon flavor make it a staple in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.","short_description":"Versatile Greek egg and lemon sauce for enhancing soups and meats.","full_ingredient_list":["3 eggs","2 lemons, juiced","1 cup hot broth from your cooking dish","1 teaspoon flour (optional)","Salt and pepper to taste"],"components":[{"name":"Avgolemono Sauce","ingredients":[{"name":"eggs","quantity":"3","preparation_notes":"cracked and whisked until frothy","substitutions":[]},{"name":"lemons, juiced","quantity":"2","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"hot broth from your cooking dish","quantity":"1 cup","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"flour","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"optional","substitutions":[]},{"name":"salt","quantity":"to taste","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"pepper","quantity":"to taste","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["whisk","bowl","ladle"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until frothy.","tips":"Ensure the eggs are well-whisked to prevent curdling."},{"step_number":2,"description":"If using, add 1 teaspoon of flour and continue beating.","tips":"Flour can help thicken the sauce, but is optional."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Stop beating and add in the lemon juice.","tips":"Incorporate the lemon juice gradually for even mixing."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Ladle two portions of hot broth from your dish slowly into the egg mixture while stirring continuously to temper the eggs.","tips":"This is crucial to avoid curdling."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Return the Avgolemono mixture to the main dish and stir well.","tips":"Ensure the mixture is well incorporated to thicken the dish naturally."}]}],"prep_time":"10 minutes","cook_time":"N\/A","total_time":"10 minutes","servings":"Varies","tags":["Greek","sauce","lemon","egg","Mediterranean","easy","quick","soup enhancer"],"notes":"Avgolemono sauce must be integrated with a dish that contains enough hot liquid for tempering the eggs.","background":"Avgolemono is a traditional Greek sauce known for its tart and creamy attributes, used widely across Mediterranean cuisine.","dietary_info":["contains eggs"],"flavor_profile":{"sweet":1,"savory":3,"sour":7,"bitter":1,"umami":2},"geographic_region":"Greek","occasion":"Everyday","skill_level":"Beginner","cost_estimate":3,"recommended_pairings":["Dolmathes","Chicken Soup","Fish Dishes"]} |
