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Khachapuri with Cheese (the easy way)

14May

Usually I cook khachapuri a different way, for example "Adjarian khachapuri". This time I decided to simplify the recipe a bit and it still turned out great. Instead of using a special cheese called "suluguni" or "imeretian" cheese, I used "bryndza" (a sheep milk cheese made in Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine). It's sort...

Lamb Leg with Tarragon and Mint

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30Apr

Aromatic and tasty lamb dish, the mint and tarragon give it a great spring flavor. The cooking time depends on the size of the leg. Serve with vegetables, green salad, potatoes and red wine....

Creamy Orzo with Bacon and Corn

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16Apr

This dish can be served with fried shrimp or vegetables. The recipe is very easy to prepare, and the orzo turns out so creamy and delicious!...

Vegetable Salad with Avocado and Lime Juice

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26Mar

Our favorite salad for Cinco de Mayo party! Simple and delicious fresh, healthy salad, a great idea for a spring-summer lunch or dinner and for a picnic. Try adding lettuce, radish or carrot to this vegetable salad. What can be better in the summer? (more…)...

Meat Salad with Marinated Mushrooms

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20Mar

Very tasty, original salad appetizer. Instead of marinated mushrooms, you can use pickles. Beautiful idea for a party, instead of using a metal ring, lay out the ingredients in layers in a bowl or salad dish, and decorate the top with herbs or marinated mushrooms. (more…)...

Asparagus with Soy Sauce and Sesame

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04Mar

It's so simple and comes out so good! Instead of boiling the asparagus you can grill it which is my favorite way during the summer. Serve with fish, grilled meat or chicken. A terrific spring-summer side dish! (more…)...

Pesto with Walnuts and Basil

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26Feb

Another great idea for pesto, and a delicious and cheaper alternative to the traditional pine nut pesto. Add it to pasta, on fish, as a bruschetta topping or sandwich spread, and other foods to your taste. (more…)...

Stuffed Chicken Breast with Tarragon Butter

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23Feb

I love to cook with tarragon and I always have this herb at my home in a flowerpot in a winter or in the garden in summer. This herb has a pleasant anise flavor and can be added to lots of drinks and sauces as well...

Our new kitchen toy and delicious dinner

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30Jan

Tried our first dishes with our new kitchen toy, and they were just perfect! I think it's a keeper! So here are Tacos Carnitas and Spanish rice Rojo from the Instant Pot. So fast, easy and so delicious! (more…)...

Stuffed Chile Rellenos

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22Jan

Chile rellenos is Mexican dish originating from the city of Puebla. The dish is made from fresh poblano peppers fire roasted then stuffed with meat or cheese, coated with eggs and fried in oil. Usually its served with a tomato salsa. I made chiles rellenos for the first time and definitely they are one of my favorite Mexican dishes! More photos Read more

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