Simple ingredients blend together beautifully to create the refreshing dish....
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Papaya with Shrimp
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Black Currants and Gooseberry Nalivka (Homemade Liqueur)
I've already made so many different types of nalivka (homemade liqueur) from sour cherry, plum and different fruits/berry combinations but this last summer I had a lot of black currant and gooseberry, so besides baking cakes and pies from these berries, I used the remaining berries to make sweet-sour homemade liqueur.
Nalivka is a sweet fruit...
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Salted Salmon with Avocado
Light and fresh appetizer, the perfect combination of soft creamy avocado with salted fish and lime. For this recipe I like to use steelhead trout. You can also use fresh salmon, but only if you are confident in the quality of the fish. If you have red caviar, try to add it to the
salad....
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Corn Salad with Bacon and Paprika
You can make this salad using frozen corn or grilled corn. Sweet corn and bacon- what's not to like?...
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Tomato Cheese Salad
Easy and really tasty salad-appetizer for picnic or party. You can use any flavor chips you like, we prefer the cheese or onion flavor. Decorate with the chips just before serving or they will be soggy....
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Madeleine Cookies with Lavender
Another option for Madeleine cookies, this time with lavender flowers. Usually I don't make large portions of these cookies but if you have left overs, just warm them up in a microwave the next day. Or just cook half and cover the rest of the dough and leave in the
refrigerator until the next day....
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Salad with Tomatoes and Onions
Beef Burger with Mozzarella and Basil Oil
Less is sometimes more with burgers and to keep it simple this burger is topped with delicious toppings like mozzarella, tomatoes, and lettuce. The basil oil adds great flavor as well. A great tip we learned with my husband for burgers is if you make a small indentation in the middle of each burger patty. the patties won't shrink...
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Boquerones, Spanish Tapas with Anchovies
Boquerones is a type of Spanish appetizer (tapa) and the main ingredient is anchovies, small fish marinated in vinegar and olive oil. The first time I tried boquerones tapas was in Barcelona, you can find them everywhere in south of Spain, any bar or restaurant.
This appetizer can be made with the addition of red marinated peppers, for example piquillo...
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Salmon – Avocado Salad
It's not necessary to add mayonnaise, the avocado in this salad turns creamy anyway. Serve with toast....
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