STARTER: Pastry with chicken (Samsa with chicken)
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Samsa is a traditional Central Asian pastry, often baked in a tandoor. Its triangular shape seals in juicy fillings like lamb or chicken, making it a popular, travel-friendly food along the ancient Silk Road.
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• Appetizers
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SOUP: Beef Chili Soup (Chili Con Carne)
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Chili soup, or chili con carne, originated in 19th-century Texas, blending Mexican and Native American influences. It began as a simple stew of meat, chili peppers, and spices, gaining popularity through San Antonio’s "Chili Queens" and later spreading across the U.S.
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SALAD: Beet Salad with Herbs
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Beet salads are a staple in Eastern European cuisine, valued for their earthy sweetness and bright color. This version uses both baby beets and their tender stems, creating a zero-waste, herb-forward dish balanced with garlic and red wine vinegar.
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Spaghetti with Fish and Spinach‑Cream Sauce
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A light, creamy pasta that brings together tender fish, fresh spinach, and a silky sauce for an easy, elegant weeknight dish.
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• Breakfast
• Entrees
• Dinner
• Grill
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DESSERT: Pirozhki with cabbage
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Everything tastes better when it's wrapped in a warm, fluffy hug!
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• Baking
• Tortes
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NEW RECIPE
Lavender Syrup
Lavender syrup has long been made in Provence, France, where fields of fragrant lavender bloom every summer. This homemade version uses freshly harvested culinary lavender blossoms to create a delicate floral syrup that pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, lemonade, sparkling water, cocktails, and desserts. The flavor is subtle and elegant—never overpowering—when steeped for the proper amount of time.
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