These colorful cheese balls are a popular party appetizer in Belarus and neighboring countries. Creamy cheese, garlic, and egg form a savory shell around a juicy cherry tomato center, while fresh dill adds a bright herbal coating. They look elegant on a holiday table and require no cooking beyond boiling the egg.

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.

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding ingredients like grilled chicken, pepperoni, mozzarella balls, or other favorite veggies and herbs.

This dish is inspired by France cuisine, where seafood is often cooked with butter, cream, and wine. Using champagne adds a refined touch typical of French cooking. In French cuisine, cooking seafood with wine or champagne is a classic technique used to enhance natural flavors. Champagne, with its light acidity and delicate bubbles, creates a luxurious sauce—turning simple shrimp into an elegant dish often served on special occasions.

If you eat the whole cake without cutting it, it turns out that you ate only one piece. :)