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: Avocado salad
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"There is nothing so impudent and funny that it cannot be swallowed, seasoned with praise." Moliere
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Scallops with Bacon Kabob
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The pairing of scallops and bacon became popular because it balances two opposites: the delicate sweetness of scallops and the smoky, salty richness of bacon. This contrast has made it a favorite in both home grilling and restaurant menus.
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• Breakfast
• Entrees
• Dinner
• Grill
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DESSERT: Sponge Cake with Creamy Mascarpone Frosting
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A tender hot‑milk sponge, soaked with fragrant coffee and layered with airy mascarpone cream, this cake brings together the softness of a classic sponge and the cozy charm of tiramisu. Each thin layer melts into the next, creating a light, balanced dessert that feels both simple and quietly indulgent.
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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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Skillet Fish Pie
This pie is one of those rare recipes that tastes like it came from the oven while being cooked entirely on the stovetop. It is an excellent choice for hot summer days, camping with a gas burner, vacation rentals, or any time you want a homemade meal without heating the entire kitchen. I also like that the batter is neutral enough to work with almost any savory filling, making it a recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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