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Belyashi

Belyashi is the national dish of the Tatars, common in Slavic countries. Its also one of my favorite dishes from childhood. I remember in Ukraine when I was little and they sold belyashi on the streets or at the market, it was a very popular street food, even now one of the most common fast...
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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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Tiramisu

This is a recipe for home tiramisu, one of the most popular desserts in the world. The recipe is not an easy one, but it's worth it! Tasty, moist, light cake that melts in your mouth, an exquisite Italian dessert. Treat your Mom to a special dessert on her big day!...
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Steak with Enoki Mushrooms

Steaks can be cooked on the grill or just pan fried. The main thing is not overcook  anything or the meat will be dry and the mushrooms will be mushy. The  honey can be replaced by sugar. It's not necessary to wrap the mushroom in strip steak, you can just lay strips of steak on a plate, top with...
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Satsivi Chicken

Satsivi is a Georgian sauce which this dish is cooked in. Usually satsivi is cooked with chicken, but you can replace it with turkey, goose, duck, meat and even fish. The principal and mandatory ingredients in this sauce are walnuts, cilantro, garlic. Wine vinegar can be replaced by lemon juice or pomegranate. To thicken the sauce normally use flour or...
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Layered Pear Tart with Chocolate

This turned even more delicious than I expected! The chocolate in this dessert balances out the fruitiness of the pears and crisp dough. Its very similar to a chocolate croissant with pears. You can use dark or milk chocolate depending on your taste. If you don't like it so sweet, you can add lemon or orange juice into the...
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