STARTER: Mashroom and Herb Crostini
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Makes around 22 - 24 crostini
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• Appetizers
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SOUP: Kharcho (Georgian Beef & Rice Soup)
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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.
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SALAD: Crabmeat and corn salad
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"I have always enjoyed the delicate flavor of crab meat; it's a taste that reminds me of the sea's vast mysteries." - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Smoky Grilled Whole Chicken
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The word “barbecue”—often linked to grilled chicken—comes from the Taíno word “barbacoa,” which described a wooden rack used by Caribbean Indigenous peoples to slowly cook meat over fire. Early explorers brought the idea to Europe, and it eventually evolved into the backyard grilling tradition we love today!
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• Breakfast
• Entrees
• Dinner
• Grill
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DESSERT: Carmen
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The Carmen Torte is a rich, dramatic cake—often layered with chocolate, cream, and bright fruit accents—named to reflect the passion and elegance of Bizet’s famous opera.
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• 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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Herring Under a Fur Coat (Shuba Salad)
Herring Under a Fur Coat is a vibrant and flavorful layered salad from Russian cuisine, perfect for festive occasions. With salty herring, sweet root vegetables, and a creamy "fur coat" of mayonnaise, it’s as delicious as it is beautiful!
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