Very simple recipe and the sauce is amazing using garlic, tomatoes and basil. Also, you can fry the meatballs in a pan first, then cook them in the oven....
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Meatballs with Spaghetti
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Mulled wine (Glögg)
A hot drink based from wine. Traditionally consumed in Austria (Glühwein), Germany, Britain and the Scandinavian countries, on Christmas bazaars and festivities that are held outdoors. Don’t buy a very expensive wine for the drink, it’s not necessary, but don’t use too poor or cheap also. It’s important when heating not to bring the wine to a boil or...
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Spooky Meatballs
Great fun dish for a Halloween! My kids had so much fun decorating their own Spooky Meatballs. Meatballs turned out juicy, tender with a nice smoked flavor because of the bacon. In this recipe I used Pecorino Romano cheese, but you can use any other firm cheese. And instead of ground beef you can use chicken or turkey, depending...
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Young (Spring) Chicken Tapaka (Tabaka) (Shemtsvari tsitsila-tabaka)
After Soup Harcho, Khachapuri, Khinkali, the most popular dish of Georgian cuisine is chicken tapaka (tabaka).
The name of this popular Georgian dish comes from the special small pan with a lid press where the chicken is cooked.
Chicken tapaka is a traditionally fried chicken with no spices, just rubbed with salt and pepper for 20 minutes before...
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Burger with Caramelized Onions, Figs and Goat Cheese
Figs and goat cheese go so good together. If you like this combination, then you'll love the burger with it. I add a little chopped bacon to the ground meat for extra flavor and to keep it moist....
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Wild Duck with Bacon and Vegetables
I usually fry the vegetables and duck breasts in lard or melted goose (or chicken) fat but you can use vegetable or olive oil. For the herbs I use a couple of sage leaves, a little thyme, Thai basil, tarragon and oregano. The finished duck was juicy, tender and had a light smoke flavor from the bacon.
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Stuffed Prunes with Nuts and Cream
One of my childhood faves - prunes stuffed with nuts and whipping cream, so tasty! You can use juice instead of wine if making for kids (or if you just prefer). This dessert can be served on one large plate or in small cups for each of your guest. Instead of whipping cream try with sour cream mixed with...
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Venison with Prunes and Walnuts
Soft, tender and delicious venison meat with nuts and dried plums, pleasant aroma of rosemary and wine sauce. Perfect with rice or mashed potatoes.
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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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Venison rolls with Mushroom Stuffing and Lingonberry Sauce
A great Scandinavian dish combining tender venison with a tasty mushroom filling and a slightly tart lingonberry sauce. When cooking the rolls, fry the meat on the seam to seal it so the roll will not open. You can use frozen lingonberries also, just thaw them before cooking or they can be replaced with cranberries. Shiitake can be replaced...
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