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Pumpkin Puree Soup with Vegetables and Bacon

17Nov

Gorgeous bright color and flavor, velvety creamy texture - a great idea for lunch on a cold overcast autumn day. Serve with a grilled cheese sandwich or Panini with Caramelized Onion, Peaches and Cheese for a simple supper or lunch. Add more spices and hot pepper depending on your taste. This soup...

Rabbit with Herbs, Wine and Rabbit Legs with Pancetta and Olives

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14Nov

Today I decided to cook rabbit two different ways, the legs marinated in olive oil with thyme and the rest of rabbit I marinated in mustard and cooked with onions, bacon and mushrooms. In our family everybody likes rabbit, especially my kids. However, my daughter always asks before cooking "I hope it is not the rabbit from our garden?"...

Ravioli with Meat and Chanterelle Mushroom Sauce

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12Nov

Homemade ravioli can instantly improve your exquisite culinary skills. You can fill them with cheese, meat, or anything you like. This time I made them with meat and accompanied with a creamy chanterelle sauce. This sauce is so good and can be served with other dishes besides ravioli. We used this ravilioli press, it was easier than some...

Angel Hair Alfredo

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10Nov

Hello everyone! Its me, Nikita. Sorry I haven't posted in what is it... Oh, 5-6 months. Today it is getting cold here in Rochester, so I decided to make a very warm and hearty dish to be prepared during this cold winter; an angel hair Alfredo with tomatoes for a nice fresh taste, onions and garlic because they add a...

Chicken Piccata with Pasta

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03Nov

Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish: chicken breast cutlets, dredged in flour, browned, and served with a sauce of butter, lemon juice, capers, and either chicken stock or white wine. Sometimes I use a breadcrumbs with the addition of Italian herbs for the chicken instead of flour, it adds more flavor to the...

Belyashi

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20Oct

Belyashi is the national dish of the Tatars, common in Slavic countries. Belyashi are round shaped, fried pirozhki with finely chopped meat, usually with a small hole on the top. Traditionally belyashi are made with lamb, but you can use beef, its more practical and the flavor is still...

Duck in Spices with Vegetables

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17Oct

Simple, easy recipe for a flavorful and delicious duck. You can marinate the duck in the refrigerator overnight. I also added 'allspice' to the duck for more flavor and taste. By the way, don't throw away duck fat after roasting the duck, just pour it into a jar, cover and leave in the fridge or freezer. You can fry...

Rainbow Salad

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15Oct

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…)...

Beef Liver with Bacon and Mushrooms

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10Oct

Sometimes I cook chicken liver but I prefer beef which is healthier. It's rich in vitamins, proteins, and contain all the essential amino acids for the body, and therefore - the most beneficial for our body. The main thing is to eat it moderately, no more than 100g per day. The cooking time varies a bit depending on the...

Chicken Piccata

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06Oct

Chicken Piccata are chicken breast cutlets coated in flour, fried and served with a sauce of butter, lemon juice, white wine or broth and capers. Simple ingredients, but the result are great, delicious, and tasty! Serve with pasta and a glass of white wine. Like most Italian dishes, a few simple ingredients can be morphed into a fabulous...

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