STARTER: Cabbage and Egg Pie
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This cabbage and egg pie is a classic of Slavic home cooking — the kind of cozy, familiar dish that generations have baked for family gatherings and everyday comfort. Soft yeast dough, gently braised cabbage, and simple ingredients come together to create a warm, nostalgic pie that feels like it’s straight from a traditional home kitchen.
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• Appetizers
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SOUP: Cold Beet Soup (Kholodnik)
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"Only the pure in heart can make a good soup." - Ludwig van Beethove
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• Soups
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SALAD: Classic Potato Salad
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Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasonings to your taste. Some variations include adding pickles, capers, or using a different type of mustard.
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Stewed chicken (Chakhokbili)
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Chakhokhbili is a flavorful Georgian chicken stew with tomatoes and fresh herbs, often cooked with onions, garlic, and a blend of spices. It’s traditionally made with pheasant, but chicken is commonly used.
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• Breakfast
• Entrees
• Dinner
• Grill
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DESSERT: Cake “Ladies’ Fingers”
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This cake is a quiet showstopper: simple choux pastries, a cloud‑soft cream, and a shape that looks playful and elegant all at once. It’s the kind of dessert that feels nostalgic even if you’re trying it for the first time.
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• Baking
• Tortes
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Kharcho (Georgian Beef & Rice Soup)
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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Three Grain Honey Bread
This Irish yeast bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just enjoying with some butter and jam. Pictured: This bread was baked in a cast iron pot over a campfire.
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