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STARTER:    Egg Salad Sandwich with Tomato, Chives & Parsley

The egg salad sandwich likely originated in late 19th–early 20th century Europe and the U.S., when chopped boiled eggs mixed with mayonnaise became popular. It spread quickly as a cheap, protein-rich lunch, especially in American delis and lunchboxes. Your version with tomato, chives, and parsley is a fresh modern twist.

 Appetizers

SOUP:    Beef Chili Soup (Chili Con Carne)

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.

 Soups

SALAD:    Irish Salad

Makes 4 servings

 Salads

MAIN COURSE:    Chicken rolls wrapped in bacon

"People get confused in a mass of unnecessary words." Maksim Gorky

 Breakfast     Entrees     Dinner     Grill

DESSERT:    Baklava

Baklava gets better with time as the flavors meld together, making it even more irresistible the next day!

 Baking     Tortes

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   Meat‑Filled Crêpes (Blinchiki with Meat)

   1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and salt until smooth. 2. Add the milk and flour, mixing until the batter is lump‑free. 3. Gradually pour in the water while whisking. 4. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, mix well, cover, and let the batter rest for 40 minutes. 5. Peel and finely chop the onion. 6. Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion for 3 minutes until soft. 7. Add the ground meat, salt, dried garlic, coriander, and black pepper. 8. Cook for 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is fully cooked. 9. Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. 10. Pour a thin layer of batter and cook each crêpe for about 1 minute per side, until lightly golden. 11. Place about 1 tablespoon of the meat filling onto each crêpe. 12. Fold into an envelope shape. 13. Before serving, lightly fry the filled crêpes in a bit of oil for about 30 seconds per side, until golden and crisp. SERVING IDEA With sour cream: The classic Belarusian way — a generous spoon of cool, tangy sour cream balances the savory filling.

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   Pilaf

   Some words before pilaf making. I prefer ready sliced carrot. Just because it faster. But if you want you can cut it by yourself. Spices... Again, usually I buy some ready spices for pilaf in Russian store but you have to know what spices go in there, so as not to depend on whether there is a Russian store nearby or not. :) Mandatory spices: coriander, sweet red pepper, black pepper and zira. And optional, but I really like to add them: saffron, turmeric and barberry. Everything should be put to your taste. Okay, you can start. :) 1. Wash the rice in cold water, pour cold water (water should be 1 cm above the rice) and set aside for now. 2. Heat a cup of butter in a deep pan on medium heat. (To understand that the oil warmed up you need to dip a wooden spoon into the oil. If the oil is heated, bubbles will appear around the spoon.) 3. Add the chicken pieces to the butter and mix. The oil will become cloudy. Fry the chicken, stirring occasionally, until the oil is clear again. 4. Add chopped onions and stir all together. Fry for about 5 minutes. 5. Add chopped carrots and fry for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 6. Spread chicken with carrots and onions with a spatula and lay the rice on top straight with water and smooth with a spatula. Again, the water should be 1 cm above the level of rice. So you may have to pour water. DO NOT MIX !!! 7. When the water boils, reduce the heat (somewhere between medium and low) and wait until all the water disappears. 8. Periodically poke pilaf with a wooden spatula to check if there is still water. 9. Wash garlic (whole head) in cold water. When all the water disappears, add spices and salt to the pilaf, mix everything well. 10. Stick the garlic head in the middle of the pilaf, cover the pilaf with the lid, turn off the heat and let stand for 10-15 minutes. 11. Enjoy your meal!

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