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Kartofelniki for dinner tonight!

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Kartofelniki with Meat and Mushroom sauce for dinner tonight! Kartofelniki is a Russian, Ukrainian, Belorussian dish, stuffed baked potato patty. You can make them with different toppings such as meat, mushrooms, vegetables and serve with different herbs, sauces or cream, however it is normally served with sour cream. Tasty fried ‘kartofelniki’ can be a side dish to meat, but...
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Mulled wine (Glögg)

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A hot drink based from wine. Traditionally consumed in Austria (Glühwein), Germany, Britain and the Scandinavian countries, on Christmas bazaars and festivities that are held outdoors. Don’t buy a very expensive wine for the drink, it’s not necessary, but don’t use too poor or cheap also. It’s important when heating not to bring the wine to a boil or...
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Happy Thanksgiving 2018

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I always wanted to try to make a turkey SousVide style for thanksgiving, and finally I have a chance this year! Yesterday we brined it, and today it goes into the SousVide (Different cuts of the turkey have different temperatures and time to cook), then tomorrow we grill them quick for a nice finish. Can’t wait to try this...
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Cranberry Salsa

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Sweet and sour salsa with a pleasant slightly spicy taste. I usually cook this sauce for Thanksgiving but salsa is always good on a hot summer day as well. This can be served with crackers and cream cheese or just with chips. If you think it is too sour for you, add more sugar. Also try to use tangerine...
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Mashed Potatoes with Baked Garlic and Rosemary

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Warm, creamy, flavorful mashed potatoes with the addition of baked garlic and rosemary, an excellent dish for Thanksgiving or a side dish for any dinner. Garlic mashed potatoes can be prepared beforehand, just cook them, then put in an airtight container with a little olive oil on top, and they can keep in the fridge for about 5 days. One of...
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