STARTER: Tomatos and Peppers Dip
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"Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness." – Auguste Escoffier
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• Appetizers
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SOUP: Kharcho (Georgian Beef & Rice Soup)
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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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• Soups
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SALAD: Layered salad with fried mushrooms
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In Belarus, layered salads with mushrooms are often called “пуховые салаты” — “fluffy salads” — because each layer is gently pressed to stay airy, not dense, giving the dish its signature soft, cloud‑like texture.
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf with Mushrooms
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During the Great Depression, meatloaf became one of the most popular dishes in America because it could stretch a small amount of meat to feed a whole family — and wrapping it in bacon later turned this humble, budget-friendly meal into a rich comfort-food classic.
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• Breakfast
• Entrees
• Dinner
• Grill
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DESSERT: Pirozhki with apples
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Life is full of tough decisions, like choosing between a juicy apple and a slice of apple pie – but why not have both and call it balanced fruitrition!
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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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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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