Christos Anesti!
Christos Anesti meaning Christ is risen is a greeting Orthodox Christians say during the whole period after Easter and until the Ascension of Christ to Heaven. In all liturgical services the Paschal troparion (hymn) of Christos Anesti is chanted during weddings, baptisms, funerals and this greeting is only used during the first time you see someone during this period.
We had a lovely time during Easter. My son came from Cyprus and we went to Sparta and celebrated with the whole family. Lamb on the spit, kokoretsi, sheftalia, Spartan sausages, dyed eggs, roasted potates, tzatziki, salads, tsourekia, koulouria and flaounes are some of the food we had.
We came back bringing with us some olive oil, pasto and loukaniko, fresh eggs, thyme honey etc. To use some of these fresh eggs I made a special omelette, which goes to Nuria’s event Blog Your Omelet.
Chicken Omelette with chives and tarragon – Recipe by Ivy
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time:20 minutes
Serves:3
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Ingredients: |
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1 |
Chicken breast, cut into small pieces |
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1 |
Clove |
Garlic, finely chopped |
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1 |
Small |
Onion, finely chopped |
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¼ |
Cup |
Olive oil |
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper |
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½ |
Tsp |
Dried tarragon |
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3 – 4 |
Tbsp |
Fresh chives, finely chopped |
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2 |
Tbsp |
Fresh oregano, finely chopped |
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9 |
Eggs |
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Directions |
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In a sautéing pan heat the olive oil and sauté the chicken on both sides. |
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Add the garlic and onion and sauté for a few minutes. |
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Season with salt and pepper, tarragon and add the chives and oregano and mix. |
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When done transfer 1/3 to a non-stick frying pan with a tablespoon of olive oil. |
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In a separate bowl beat three eggs for each omelette and pour on top of the chicken. |
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Keep lifting the frying pan above the heat until the egg starts to set.Slide into a plate and then invert into the frying pan for a couple of minutes until the omelette is done on both sides. |
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Serve with fresh chives on top. |
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Kopiaste and Kali Orexi,
Reeni
Wednesday 29th of April 2009
What a lovely Easter you had! This omelette sounds delicious-great flavors and ingredients.
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Peter
Tuesday 28th of April 2009
Alithos Anesti Ivy! Greeks do have a way with omelets making them into fine dinners, like this one!
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Cynthia
Tuesday 28th of April 2009
This is a really good recipe Ivy and one that is full of flavour and can be made very quickly and easily.
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pixen
Tuesday 28th of April 2009
Have to try this! I have 2 packs of fresh Tarragon in fridge. I usually cook French style Chicken with Tarragon but with eggs...Haven't! Thank you for the recipe and helping me to use the tarragon before they wilted...muahhhhh!
Maria
Tuesday 28th of April 2009
Great recipe Ivy! I love throwing together a hearty omelette and having that as a light dinner. Love the chicken and tarragon as I have never tried that combination with an omelette. I must try soon!
Maria's last blog post..Pasxa/Easter 2009