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STARTER:    Sandwiches with cheese and garlic

"It happens that you go to the kitchen at night to drink water, and when you suddenly wake up, you are already eating your third sandwich..." M.Galustyan

 Appetizers

SOUP:    Schi (Cabbage Soup)

Schi is a centuries-old Russian soup, beloved for its simple ingredients and flavor that deepens over time. Traditionally enjoyed over several days, it gets tastier as the flavors meld. With Hungarian paprika, this version adds a modern twist to a classic comfort food.

 Soups

SALAD:    Cucumber and radish salad

"A real woman can make three things out of nothing: a hat, a salad and a scandal." Coco Chanel

 Salads

MAIN COURSE:    Potato Pancakes with Ground Meat (Draniki with Ground Meat)

Draniki with meat — those golden, crispy potato pancakes with a savory twist! This dish is a staple in Belarusian cuisine. Typically made from grated potatoes, onions, and eggs, draniki becomes even more delicious when filled with ground meat. The meat mixture often includes pork or beef, seasoned with salt, and pepper, creating a delightful blend of flavors and textures.The greens in the minced meat are optional. You can add any other greens you like or not add them at all.

 Breakfast     Entrees     Dinner     Grill

DESSERT:    Tiramisu

Tiramisu means “pick me up” in Italian, referring to its energizing combination of coffee and cocoa. It is a relatively modern classic, believed to have been created in the 1960s in Treviso. Despite its simplicity, it became one of the most famous Italian desserts worldwide thanks to its rich yet airy texture and no-bake preparation.

 Baking     Tortes

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   Bagel with Salmon

   1. Toast halves of the bagel. 2. Slice a tomato (if using). 3. Spread cream cheese on both halves of the bagel. 4. Add salmon slices. 5. Top with capers, tomato (if using), and herbs. 6. Sprinkle with pepper and close the sandwich.

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   Scallop salad with orange-poppy seed dressing

   1. In a large bowl: add quinoa and stir in 1/3 cup boiling water. Cover and let stand about 20 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender.

2. DRESSING. Remove zest from 1 orange. Peel, seed and section orange.

3. Finely chop 1/2 onion.

4. Combine orange zest and sections, chopped onion, 1/3 cup of cider vinegar, Dijon mustard and black pepper in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Add extra virgin olive oil and process again until thickness. Add poppy seeds; mix and set aside.

5. SALAD.

Thinly slice onion. In a small bowl combine onion, 1 tbsp of cider vinegar and the water. Mix and set aside.

6. Rinse scallops.

7. Cut radicchio into "like your prefer" slices.

8. Lightly toast the pine nuts.

9. Preheat pan with canola oil over medium. Add scallops and cook 2 minutes one side, turn and cook second side 2 more minutes.

10. Drain the water from the bowl with onion.

11. In a large bowl combine greens, radicchio, pine nuts, onion, quinoa and scallops. Drizzle with dressing.

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