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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Beets with Prunes and Walnuts
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Meringues with Cream and Berries
A very sweet treat! Usually the meringue is too sweet for me but with the cream and berries it helps balance it a lot. The cream adds another texture and the tart berries balance out the sweetness of the meringue.The finished meringue can be stored without the cream in a sealed box, but not in the fridge!...
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Langostini Sandwich
This is a take on the classic lobster roll. We had some leftover langostini and decided to try something different from what we usually make from them. It’s important to not use too much mayonnaise and if you cook the langostini first, let it cool before mixing or the mayonnaise will turn really runny....
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Carrots Tzimmes with Raisins and Prunes
Tzimmes is a Jewish dish, sweet stew typically made from carrots and dried fruits. It's cooked slow at low heat, and even if it's simple dish, still considered is a great delicacy.
Tzimmes has many variations, usually prepared mostly from carrots, but there are also versions using potatoes, beans, and even with the addition of meat. You can also add...
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Lemon Madeleine
Madeleine cookies are one of my family's favorite desserts. They are not very cheap in the store and kids eat these cookies so quick. But it's actually really simple to make and they turn out so much better than store bought. Plus its easy to add different flavors. The only problem is you need to have a madeleine mold,...
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Lamb with Olives ‘Agnello Alle Olive’
This is an Italian dish of the Abruzzo region. Very simple and easy recipe for an excellent tender stew with olives and fragrant thick sauce. The main ingredients of this dish: lamb, olives, lemon, flour and chili. I like to add a little red wine to the sauce. Beef broth can be substituted for chicken broth. Before...
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Potatoes with Caviar
An excellent appetizer to vodka and a good idea for a holiday, especially for January 31- Birthday of Russian Vodka :) You can use black or red caviar....
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Grilled Vegetables with Basil Sauce
Very tasty, the sauce goes well with vegetables. Dish is tasty for second day also, when vegetables were soaked with sauce. You can cook on the grill or just fry in a pan....
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Shiitake and Oyster Mushrooms with Garlic
This dish can be served either hot or cold and is simple to prepare....
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Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Thyme
Tender, earthy, wild mushrooms with a pleasant taste of thyme. Be sure to use wild mushrooms in this recipe....
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