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: Creamy Mushroom Soup-Purée
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A smooth, delicate mushroom soup‑purée that brings together tender potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, and a touch of cream for a quietly luxurious bowl of comfort. Simple to make, elegant to serve, and soothing in every spoonful.
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• Soups
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SALAD: Radish and Carrot Salad
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This radish and carrot salad is a simple yet vibrant dish, perfect for adding a refreshing crunch to any meal!
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Stewed chicken (Chakhokbili)
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Chakhokhbili is a flavorful Georgian chicken stew with tomatoes and fresh herbs, often cooked with onions, garlic, and a blend of spices. It’s traditionally made with pheasant, but chicken is commonly used.
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• Breakfast
• Entrees
• Dinner
• Grill
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DESSERT: Apple Sponge Roll
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This light and tender sponge roll is filled with soft cinnamon apples and rolled while still warm to create the perfect spiral. The sponge stays flexible, moist, and fluffy, while the apple filling provides just the right balance of sweetness and freshness. With a few simple bakery tricks, this recipe is reliable enough for beginners yet elegant enough for any dessert table.
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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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Sugar Almond Cookies
These cookies are delightful treats with a nutty, sweet flavor. The almond flour adds a lovely texture, and the final sprinkle of sugar gives them an extra touch of sweetness.
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