STARTER: Cheese Balls with Cherry Tomatoes
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These colorful cheese balls are a popular party appetizer in Belarus and neighboring countries. Creamy cheese, garlic, and egg form a savory shell around a juicy cherry tomato center, while fresh dill adds a bright herbal coating. They look elegant on a holiday table and require no cooking beyond boiling the egg.
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• Appetizers
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SOUP: Italian Wedding Soup
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Italian Wedding Soup traces its origins to Italy, where it was called "Minestra Maritata," meaning "married soup." The name refers to the blending of ingredients like meat and leafy greens, a tradition dating back to ancient Roman times when similar soups were made with whatever was on hand.
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SALAD: Avocado salad
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"There is nothing so impudent and funny that it cannot be swallowed, seasoned with praise." Moliere
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Zucchini Frittata
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Frittata is one of Italy's most beloved home-cooked dishes. Similar to an omelet but cooked more slowly, a frittata is thicker, fluffier, and filled with vegetables, cheeses, herbs, or meats. This zucchini version is light, fresh, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a light dinner. It can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, making it ideal for picnics and meal prep.
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• Breakfast
• Entrees
• Dinner
• Grill
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DESSERT: Tiramisu
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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.
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• Baking
• Tortes
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NEW RECIPE
Smoked BBQ Shrimp
These smoked shrimp are incredibly juicy, lightly smoky, and coated in a tangy barbecue glaze with horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice. They cook quickly over gentle indirect heat, making them an excellent appetizer or main course for backyard cookouts. Apple or alder wood adds a mild, sweet smoke that complements the delicate flavor of the shrimp without overpowering them.
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