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Radish

01Apr

Radishes are edible root vegetables, a member of the mustard family that can grow nearly all year. They are very tasty and healthy with a slight peppery flavor and a crisp, crunchy texture.There are many varieties of radishes varying in shape, size and colors. Some of them are reddish pink and round vegetables while others are white and oblong....

Russian Sandwich with Herring

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30Mar

Excellent Russian sandwich with herring. This appetizer looks great on the table (but they won't last long, especially for men with vodka:)) You can make a canape by putting the herring onto a small piece of bread (in the store they sell rye bread in the form of squares). Instead of herring, you can substitute salted trout...

Asparagus

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20Mar

My family didn’t grow asparagus when I was a child since it wasn’t popular in Ukraine as food and where it was grown, it was used in bouquets. It took me a time to acquire a taste and to enjoy this vegetable, but after I began to plant and raise it in my garden.

Asparagus grows in most any soil as...

Rabbit with Herbs and White Wine

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12Mar

Delicate rabbit meat in excellent sauce, with a pleasant aroma of herbs. If you don't have access to rabbit, you can substitute with chicken but try and find rabbit! Better to use fresh herbs, but you can try dry also. Simple and delicious Italian recipe....

Asparagus with Tomatoes and Balsamic Vinegar

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12Mar

Very tasty light dish, easy to prepare. Goat cheese can be substituted for the other cheeses such as gorgonzola, feta or blue cheese. You can serve this dish with potatoes and chicken....

Lamb with Carrots

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12Mar

Juicy and flavorful meat with a slightly sweet and tender carrots. Easy and quick dish to prepare....

Grilled Asparagus with sun- dried tomatoes

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11Mar

And another recipe for seasonal vegetables- asparagus. Thick asparagus you can cook on a grill, but if you have thin pieces its better to boil or steam them. Don't forget to cut off the bottom. Instead of grilling, you can use a grill pan. A tasty fresh and healthy dish....

Baked apples with honey and berries

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14Dec

Beautiful, delicious and easy to cook dessert. Use sour apples for this recipe. Instead of frozen berries, you can use fresh berries and fruits. Also add a little bit of cinnamon or nuts to the honey. ...

Cheese cake with raisins, ‘Zapekanka’

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15Nov

Quick and easy recipe for a tasty cake. Raisins can be substituted for other dried fruits like dried apricots or prunes. Also you can add cinnamon and try replacing the lime zest with orange or lemon zest. Serve the cake with a tea....

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