STARTER: Spinach Artichoke Dip
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This rich and creamy dip became popular in American restaurants in the late 20th century, combining tender spinach, artichokes, and melted cheese into a warm, comforting appetizer. Using marinated artichokes adds extra depth of flavor and a slight tang that makes the dip even more irresistible.
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• Appetizers
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SOUP: Kharcho (Georgian Beef & Rice Soup)
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Kharcho is one of the most famous Georgian soups, known for its rich beef broth, warming spices, herbs, garlic, and balanced heat. Traditional kharcho is deeply aromatic and hearty, with slow-cooked broth forming the foundation of the dish. The combination of tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, and khmeli suneli creates its unmistakable flavor.
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SALAD: Layered smoked fish salad
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“I’m on a seafood diet - I see food, I eat it.” Dolly Parton
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Scrambled Eggs
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Scrambled eggs originated in ancient Persia and Rome, evolving into the creamy dish we know today in France and England during the Middle Ages. By the 19th century, they became a breakfast staple in Europe and America.
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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
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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Avocado salad
"There is nothing so impudent and funny that it cannot be swallowed, seasoned with praise." Moliere
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