STARTER: Pastry with chicken (Samsa with chicken)
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Samsa is a traditional Central Asian pastry, often baked in a tandoor. Its triangular shape seals in juicy fillings like lamb or chicken, making it a popular, travel-friendly food along the ancient Silk Road.
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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: Green Greek Salad
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This green Greek-style salad highlights ingredients that have been staples in Mediterranean kitchens since antiquity. Dill and feta were commonly paired in Greek home cooking long before tomatoes became widespread, making this fresh, herb-forward salad closer to the oldest forms of Greek salads.
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Eggplants with eggs and mozzarella
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Tender slices, golden crust, and a cheesy paprika kick! Salted, baked, dipped, and crisped to perfection. A savory twist that’s simple, satisfying, and totally irresistible.
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• Breakfast
• Entrees
• Dinner
• Grill
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DESSERT: Pirozhki with cabbage
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Everything tastes better when it's wrapped in a warm, fluffy hug!
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• Baking
• Tortes
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NEW RECIPE
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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Mashed Potatoes with Fried Bacon & Onion
This dish comes straight from my grandmother’s kitchen — simple, cozy, and full of the flavors I grew up with. The fried onions, crisp bacon, and soft mashed potatoes always felt like a warm hug, and making it now brings back those childhood moments of comfort and love.
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