STARTER: Cabbage and Egg Pie
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This cabbage and egg pie is a classic of Slavic home cooking — the kind of cozy, familiar dish that generations have baked for family gatherings and everyday comfort. Soft yeast dough, gently braised cabbage, and simple ingredients come together to create a warm, nostalgic pie that feels like it’s straight from a traditional home kitchen.
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• Appetizers
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SOUP: Beef Chili Soup (Chili Con Carne)
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Chili soup, or chili con carne, originated in 19th-century Texas, blending Mexican and Native American influences. It began as a simple stew of meat, chili peppers, and spices, gaining popularity through San Antonio’s "Chili Queens" and later spreading across the U.S.
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SALAD: Napa cabbage and crab meat salad
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"Napa cabbage, with its delicate, crinkled leaves and subtle sweetness, adds a delightful crunch and flavor to any dish."
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Salmon with Spinach in Cream Sauce
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In classic French cooking, dishes with creamy sauces are often associated with the term “à la crème.” Spinach with cream (épinards à la crème) has been served since at least the 18th century, and pairing it with fish like salmon became popular as a way to balance richness with freshness.
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• Breakfast
• Entrees
• Dinner
• Grill
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DESSERT: Croissants
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Croissants, though famously French, actually trace their roots to Vienna, Austria! Their ancestor is the kipferl, a crescent-shaped pastry that dates back to at least the 13th century. Legend says Viennese bakers created it to celebrate the defeat of the Ottoman Turks — the crescent shape imitating the symbol on the Ottoman flag.
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• Baking
• Tortes
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NEW RECIPE
Smoked BBQ Shrimp
These smoked shrimp are incredibly juicy, lightly smoky, and coated in a tangy barbecue glaze with horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice. They cook quickly over gentle indirect heat, making them an excellent appetizer or main course for backyard cookouts. Apple or alder wood adds a mild, sweet smoke that complements the delicate flavor of the shrimp without overpowering them.
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Lightly Salted Cucumbers
For a 3 liter jar. You need enough cucumbers so that they fit tightly into the jar. It is best to take dill with the inflorescences.
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