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Chicken cutlets Like a Cloud from Nika B.

An autumn-themed dinner. Chicken cutlets "Like a Cloud." Tender, airy, and delicious. Cheese puffs (feta, mozzarella, and panela)—a childhood favorite. Baked beets with feta and pine nuts. Beets are, well, a sacred treat for every day, with new additions and changes Ника Белоцерковская Как вырастить правильную котлету? Легко! Но есть тонкости. От Любы (Аморе) с любовью. В этот раз про...
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Citrus Ricotta–Mascarpone Cake with nuts

When I visit my kids, I never arrive empty-handed—I always bring something tasty and homemade. This time I baked sourdough bread and a Citrus Ricotta–Mascarpone Cake with nuts for Nicole—a bright, delicate citrus pie that bakes like a rustic Italian torta, finished with a citrus syrup and toasted almonds. And of course, I had to keep a little sample...
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Stir-fry with noodles and vegetables

Stir-fry with noodles and vegetables (edamame, carrots, eggplant, zucchini, onions, soybeans, 3 kinds of mushrooms, ginger, garlic, green onions, herbs).
3 ст. л. соевого соуса
1 ст. л. рисового уксуса или сока лайма
1 ст. л. мёда или кленового сиропа
1 ч. л. кунжутного масла
Щепотка хлопьев чили или ¼ ч. л. молотого перца чили (по вкусу)
Хойсин соус
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Khachapuri from Turkuaz Kitchen

You probably know I make Khachapuri a lot—it’s a classic dish from Georgian (the country) cuisine. My grandparents lived in Georgia and visiting them in the summer was always my favorite time. Georgian food is one of our favorites—so flavorful and full of character.
Now my kids are cooking all kinds of...
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Baked totoaba fish

We got lucky again and found some beautiful, super-tasty totoaba, a rare saltwater fish from the Gulf of California.
This time I baked it with garlic, fresh herbs, a little lime zest and juice, and a handful of cherry tomatoes. It came out so flavorful and juicy—roasting is just perfect for totoaba because the meat stays tender.
Also,...
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