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STARTER:    Crust pie with bacon and onion

"A lot of people cry when they chop onions, the trick is not to form an emotional bond." Jimmy Carr

• Appetizers

SOUP:    Kharcho (Georgian Beef & Rice Soup)

Kharcho is one of the most famous Georgian soups, known for its rich beef broth, warming spices, herbs, garlic, and balanced heat. Traditional kharcho is deeply aromatic and hearty, with slow-cooked broth forming the foundation of the dish. The combination of tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, and khmeli suneli creates its unmistakable flavor.

• Soups

SALAD:    Vinaigrette

There’s something wonderfully grounding about a bowl of vinaigrette — the kind of salad that feels like it’s been passed from one generation’s table to the next. Earthy beets, tender potatoes, and sweet carrots come together with bright pickles and sauerkraut, creating that unmistakable balance of comfort and sparkle. It’s simple, honest, and quietly beautiful, the sort of dish you make when you want color in winter and a little nostalgia in every bite.

• Salads

MAIN COURSE:    Salmon with Spinach in Cream Sauce

In classic French cooking, dishes with creamy sauces are often associated with the term “à la crème.” Spinach with cream (épinards à la crème) has been served since at least the 18th century, and pairing it with fish like salmon became popular as a way to balance richness with freshness.

• Breakfast    • Entrees    • Dinner    • Grill

DESSERT:    Baklava

Baklava gets better with time as the flavors meld together, making it even more irresistible the next day!

• Baking    • Tortes

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   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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   Fried Meat Pies

   These Belarusian fried pirozhki are a true family treasure. In our home, Mom always made a huge batch, because once they hit the table, it was almost impossible to stop eating them. Dad used to say they were so delicious that you’d reach for “just one more” again and again. They weren’t an everyday meal — making them takes time, patience, and care — but Mom made them often enough for the smell of frying dough and savory meat to become one of the most comforting memories of our kitchen.

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