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STARTER:    Mashroom and Herb Crostini

Makes around 22 - 24 crostini

 Appetizers

SOUP:    Schi (Cabbage Soup)

Schi is a centuries-old Russian soup, beloved for its simple ingredients and flavor that deepens over time. Traditionally enjoyed over several days, it gets tastier as the flavors meld. With Hungarian paprika, this version adds a modern twist to a classic comfort food.

 Soups

SALAD:    Spinach Salad with Tangerines and Pomegranate Seeds

Pomegranate seeds — or arils — have been symbols of fertility, prosperity, and eternal life for thousands of years. In ancient Persia and Greece, the pomegranate was considered a sacred fruit connected to goddesses like Persephone and Aphrodite. Today, it’s still a sign of good luck and renewal in many cultures — and nutrition-wise, it’s packed with antioxidants that support heart health and glowing skin.

 Salads

MAIN COURSE:    Classic Scratch Waffle

Makes 4-5 waffles.

 Breakfast     Entrees     Dinner     Grill

DESSERT:    Pirozhki with apples

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!

 Baking     Tortes

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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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   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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