STARTER: Crust pie with bacon and onion
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"A lot of people cry when they chop onions, the trick is not to form an emotional bond." Jimmy Carr
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• Appetizers
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SOUP: Italian Wedding Soup
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Italian Wedding Soup traces its origins to Italy, where it was called "Minestra Maritata," meaning "married soup." The name refers to the blending of ingredients like meat and leafy greens, a tradition dating back to ancient Roman times when similar soups were made with whatever was on hand.
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• Soups
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SALAD: Layered Tuna Salad
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Potatoes, carrots and eggs can be cooked ahead of time.
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Cabbage Patties
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Cabbage has been cultivated for over 2,000 years and was especially valued in Eastern Europe as a reliable winter vegetable. Simple dishes like cabbage patties became popular because they transform humble ingredients into something warm, filling, and comforting—proving that great flavor doesn’t require complexity.
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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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