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Rainbow Salad

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Delicious, fun and colorful salad. Great idea for a party since it’s quick to prepare on the spot and you can mix the salad with mayonnaise before serving it in front of friends. I usually cook pork, the meat is more tender than beef and doesn’t overpower the vegetables. (more…)...
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Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

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Hollandaise sauce - a classic French based sauce made from eggs, a component of many French dishes. The flavor is rich and buttery, ideal for cooked vegetables. Better to cook the sauce in a water bath otherwise if the heat is too high that the yolk will cook and the sauce will turn into melted butter with slices of egg....
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Belyashi

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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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Tzimmes

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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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Chicken Salad with Grapes

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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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Sweet and Spicy Eggplant

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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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