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STARTER:    Crostini with Cream Cheese, Tomatoes & Smoked Salmon

This crostini brings together culinary worlds that once seemed far apart—Italian crostini and the classic New York bagel with lox. It’s like a mini bagel reinvented as an elegant Italian appetizer, uniting the smoky richness of Jewish deli tradition with the fresh, herby simplicity of Mediterranean cuisine.

 Appetizers

SOUP:    Schi (Cabbage Soup)

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.

 Soups

SALAD:    Green Greek Salad

This green Greek-style salad highlights ingredients that have been staples in Mediterranean kitchens since antiquity. Dill and feta were commonly paired in Greek home cooking long before tomatoes became widespread, making this fresh, herb-forward salad closer to the oldest forms of Greek salads.

 Salads

MAIN COURSE:    Potato Pancakes with Ground Meat (Draniki with Ground Meat)

Draniki with meat — those golden, crispy potato pancakes with a savory twist! This dish is a staple in Belarusian cuisine. Typically made from grated potatoes, onions, and eggs, draniki becomes even more delicious when filled with ground meat. The meat mixture often includes pork or beef, seasoned with salt, and pepper, creating a delightful blend of flavors and textures.The greens in the minced meat are optional. You can add any other greens you like or not add them at all.

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DESSERT:    Croissants

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.

 Baking     Tortes

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   Salmon with Spinach in Cream Sauce

   1. Rinse salmon under cold water and pat dry. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. 2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. 3. Place salmon skin-side down (if skin-on). 4. Cook for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. 5. In the same pan, add butter. Peel and finely mince the garlic. Add garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. 6. Wash spinach thoroughly. Add to the pan in batches, stirring until wilted. ( Bright green color turns slightly darker and texture becomes soft but not mushy - about 1-2 min) 7. Pour in heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer. 8. Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until smooth. 9. Add lemon juice and mix. 10. Return salmon to the pan. Spoon sauce over the fish and cook for 5-10 minutes (depends on fish thickness) to combine flavors. 11. Serve hot with extra sauce on top.

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   Sandwiches with cheese and garlic

   1. Clean and chop the garlic (it doesn’t matter which way, you can use a garlic maker, you can use a knife, you can grate it on a fine grater, or in some other way - as you like), mix with cheese, add mayonnaise and mix thoroughly. 2. Cut the baguette or siabata into pieces and… But then there are two ways to cook a loaf: First. It can be dried in a toaster. Second. Slices of loaf can be fried in vegetable oil. 3. Further: spread a cheese-garlic “pate” on pieces of a loaf. Wash tomatoes and greens and blot with a napkin . Cut the tomatoes into round, not very thick slices and put them on top of the sandwiches. Sprinkle tomato slices with pepper, decorate with herbs and ... you can eat. These sandwiches can be cooked 5 hours before serving, they will only become tastier, but in this case, it is better to decorate them with greens before serving, otherwise it will wither and become ugly.

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