STARTER: Crostini with Cream Cheese, Tomatoes & Smoked Salmon
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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.
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• Appetizers
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SOUP: Rassolnik (Barley, pickles and meat soup)
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Traditional Russian rassolnik recipe is a hearty soup made with pickles, barley, and beef (or chicken, or pork).
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• Soups
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SALAD: Cabbage and carrot salad
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"In a cabbage bed, a rose is a weed...”
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Potato Pancakes with Ground Meat (Draniki with Ground Meat)
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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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• 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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Glazed Doughnuts
Soft, fluffy doughnuts with a golden crust and a sweet glaze are a beloved bakery treat around the world. This versatile recipe includes a classic white glaze that can be left plain, colored for special occasions, or transformed into a rich chocolate glaze.
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Sauerkraut
Fun fact: Sauerkraut was once used as a battlefield wound dressing! Thanks to its high vitamin C content and natural antibacterial properties from fermentation, soldiers in the 18th century would sometimes apply sauerkraut to wounds to help prevent infection. Talk about a tasty first aid kit!
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