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: Beef Chili Soup (Chili Con Carne)
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Chili soup, or chili con carne, originated in 19th-century Texas, blending Mexican and Native American influences. It began as a simple stew of meat, chili peppers, and spices, gaining popularity through San Antonio’s "Chili Queens" and later spreading across the U.S.
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• Soups
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SALAD: Radish and Carrot Salad
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This radish and carrot salad is a simple yet vibrant dish, perfect for adding a refreshing crunch to any meal!
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Potato Stewed with Chicken
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Potato and chicken stew is a classic example of everyday Eastern European comfort food. After potatoes were introduced to the region in the 18th century, they quickly became a staple, often paired with whatever meat was available. Slow simmering in one pot made this dish practical for village kitchens and outdoor cooking alike—much like your version, which has that rustic, fire-cooked feel.
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• Breakfast
• Entrees
• Dinner
• Grill
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DESSERT: Cake “Ladies’ Fingers”
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This cake is a quiet showstopper: simple choux pastries, a cloud‑soft cream, and a shape that looks playful and elegant all at once. It’s the kind of dessert that feels nostalgic even if you’re trying it for the first time.
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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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