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STARTER:    Mashroom and Herb Crostini

Makes around 22 - 24 crostini

 Appetizers

SOUP:    Rassolnik (Barley, pickles and meat soup)

Traditional Russian rassolnik recipe is a hearty soup made with pickles, barley, and beef (or chicken, or pork).

 Soups

SALAD:    Potato salad

"The most delicious fried potato is when you eat potatoes with your hands from the pan while no one is watching..."

 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:    Carmen

The Carmen Torte is a rich, dramatic cake—often layered with chocolate, cream, and bright fruit accents—named to reflect the passion and elegance of Bizet’s famous opera.

 Baking     Tortes

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   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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   Smoked BBQ Shrimp

   These smoked shrimp are incredibly juicy, lightly smoky, and coated in a tangy barbecue glaze with horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice. They cook quickly over gentle indirect heat, making them an excellent appetizer or main course for backyard cookouts. Apple or alder wood adds a mild, sweet smoke that complements the delicate flavor of the shrimp without overpowering them.

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