Choose the jam for the sauce depending on your taste, usually orange or cranberry jam compliments duck well but you can also try raspberry or cherry. If the sauce is too acidic, add a little honey....
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Potatoes with Dill and Garlic
This is one of my favorite childhood summer recipes for new potatoes. If the potatoes are small, then cook them whole, if a little bigger, then cut them into 2-4 parts. Of course you can use a regular potatoes too, its still good but new potatoes are so good!
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Chicken Salad with Grapes
Who knew grapes, chicken and mayonnaise went so well together? One of our favorite summer light salads, so tasty and easy to prepare. Plus you even can make it a day ahead of time which makes it perfect for a picnic or your party....
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Taratushki
Taratushki was one of our favorite childhood treats. It is a popular dish among Slavic families. It's hard to describe, something like a semi sweet donut. They deep fried which makes them a little crispy outside but soft and tender. Depending on how sweet you make them, the toppings will differ. With this recipe which will give you semi sweet...
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Sweet and Spicy Eggplant
It's better to use small or medium eggplants for this recipe since they will have less seeds. Use any herbs to your taste, I like cilantro, basil, tarragon, along with a little bit of dill and parsley. Serve hot or cold, I liked them hot more. The flavor is wonderful!...
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Grilled Portobello with Mustard
Another simple option for cooking portobello on a grill. Use different herbs depending on your your taste or what's fresh, for example, parsley or basil.
Recipe for Grilled Portobello with Tomato and Cheese...
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Peach Muffins with Rosemary and Almonds
Now towards the end of the summer is peach season, and besides eating them raw a lot, we also made drinks for the kids and sangria for adults. This time I decided to bake muffins from them. The recipe is simple and they were very tasty. Instead of almonds you can use any other nuts of your choice. It...
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Eggplant with Cheese and Tomatoes
So delicious and really nice looking appetizer on your table. Instead of feta you can use goat or mozzarella cheese. I used olive oil infused with herbs, it gives the dish a pleasant aroma, taste and flavor. This recipe can be changed a little, just cut the eggplant into medium strips, fry in...
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Beets with Prunes and Walnuts
A great appetizer for a party or simply with dinner. Adding the garlic is optional, but it gives a nice sharpness for the dish. You can also add raisins....
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Soup with Eggplant and Mushrooms
Aromatic, original and slightly spicy soup. Before cooking put a little bit salt to eggplant and keep about 15 minutes, then wash off the salt, dry and then fry with mushrooms. The salt will take the bitterness out of eggplant....
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