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Borscht

16Nov

Borscht, the traditional national Slavic dish in eastern and central Europe, like Blini, Pirozhki or Pelmeni. It is a thick vegetable soup with a deep red, burgundy color because of beets which is the main ingredient. Every nation has their own version of this dish,...

Cheese cake with raisins, ‘Zapekanka’

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15Nov

Quick and easy recipe for a tasty cake. Raisins can be substituted for other dried fruits like dried apricots or prunes. Also you can add cinnamon and try replacing the lime zest with orange or lemon zest. Serve the cake with a tea....

Philippine adobo chicken and pork

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15Nov

Adobo is the name of a popular Filipino dish that is cooked with chicken, meat or seafood, marinated in a sauce of vinegar and garlic, and then fried and simmered in the marinade. Usually they are using coconut, rice or cane vinegar, but you can try white or cider vinegar. The dish is so easy to prepare, the meat...

Rabbit Tajine

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15Nov

Juicy, flavorful, tender and rich dish with a pleasant aroma. You can adjust the amount of spices and type according to your own taste. Add a little curry and allspice as well. Also it’s better to use a dry thyme. Cooking time in a tagine took me about an hour and a half. ...

Honey soy sauce chicken legs

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13Nov

Tender, juicy and very delicious chicken. A mixture of soy sauce, garlic and honey is always good for a chicken marinade and the ginger adds a super satisfying kick. Serve with salad, vegetables, rice or pasta....

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Borscht

Cheese cake with raisins, ‘Zapekanka’

Philippine adobo chicken and pork

Rabbit Tajine

Honey soy sauce chicken legs

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