STARTER: Hot Tuna Sandwich
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The combination of tuna, mayonnaise, and melted cheese brings together textures and flavors that are both rich and satisfying, while baking it in the oven creates a crisp exterior with a warm, gooey center. It's the ideal upgrade for a classic tuna sandwich, elevating it into a dish that's comforting, yet just a bit indulgent.
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• Appetizers
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SOUP: Rassolnik (Barley, pickles and meat soup)
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Traditional Russian rassolnik recipe is a hearty soup made with pickles, barley, and beef (or chicken, or pork).
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SALAD: Pickled Zucchini Salad with Dill
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Lightly pickled vegetables are a staple in Eastern European kitchens, where quick marinades bring out fresh flavors while keeping a crisp texture. This zucchini salad is bright, aromatic, and refreshing—perfect for warm days or as a contrast to rich dishes.
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Cedar-Plank Grilled Salmon with Lemon & White Wine
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Cedar-plank salmon comes from the Indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest, who traditionally cooked salmon on wooden planks over open fires. The method later became popular in modern North American grilling for its gentle smoky flavor and moisture-retaining cooking style.
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• Breakfast
• Entrees
• Dinner
• Grill
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DESSERT: Croissants
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Croissants, though famously French, actually trace their roots to Vienna, Austria! Their ancestor is the kipferl, a crescent-shaped pastry that dates back to at least the 13th century. Legend says Viennese bakers created it to celebrate the defeat of the Ottoman Turks — the crescent shape imitating the symbol on the Ottoman flag.
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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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