STARTER: Meat Doughnuts
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These savory meat-filled doughnuts are somewhere between fluffy doughnuts, fried buns, and traditional Eastern European belyashi. Soft yeast dough surrounds a juicy meat filling, creating a crispy golden outside and tender center. They are perfect as a snack, lunch, or party food. The filling idea is adapted from a traditional meat doughnut recipe.
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• Appetizers
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SOUP: Schi (Cabbage Soup)
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Schi is a centuries-old Russian soup, beloved for its simple ingredients and flavor that deepens over time. Traditionally enjoyed over several days, it gets tastier as the flavors meld. With Hungarian paprika, this version adds a modern twist to a classic comfort food.
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• Soups
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SALAD: Salad with grilled peaches and goat cheese
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"You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there's still going to be somebody who hates peaches." Dita Von Teese
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Italian-Style Shrimp in Creamy Parmesan Sauce
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This dish is inspired by Italy cuisine, especially Northern Italian cooking, where butter, cream, and parmesan are often paired with delicate seafood. Northern Italian cuisine is known for its rich, creamy sauces and love of parmesan cheese. Combined with seafood, these ingredients create a smooth, flavorful dish that feels both comforting and elegant—perfect for a restaurant-style meal at home.
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• Breakfast
• Entrees
• Dinner
• Grill
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DESSERT: Baklava
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Baklava gets better with time as the flavors meld together, making it even more irresistible the next day!
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• Baking
• Tortes
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NEW RECIPE
Lavender Syrup
Lavender syrup has long been made in Provence, France, where fields of fragrant lavender bloom every summer. This homemade version uses freshly harvested culinary lavender blossoms to create a delicate floral syrup that pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, lemonade, sparkling water, cocktails, and desserts. The flavor is subtle and elegant—never overpowering—when steeped for the proper amount of time.
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