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Cucumber Gazpacho with Mint Paste
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Scrape cucumber seeds into a fine mesh sieve and press out as much liquid as possible. Reserve liquid and roughly chop cucumbers.
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2
Combine cucumbers and cucumber liquid in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth.
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3
Whisk cucumber puree and sour cream together in a bowl. Season with sugar and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate.
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4
Mash together mint, olive oil, and hazelnuts in a mortar and pestle until a paste forms. Season with salt and lemon juice.
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5
Divide gazpacho between individual bowls and place a spoonful of mint paste on top of each.
Air Fryer Spanish Tortilla
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 50 min
Instructions
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1
Rinse potato cubes and put them into a bowl with cold water to soak for about 10 minutes.
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2
Preheat an air fryer to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
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3
Drain potatoes and pat dry. Transfer to a bowl and toss with olive oil. Put them into the air fryer basket.
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4
Cook for 18 minutes. Raise the temperature to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Shake the basket. Add leek and shake basket again. Cook until leek has softened, about 3 minutes.
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5
Meanwhile, whisk eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, salt, and pepper together in a bowl and pour into a 6-inch, nonstick cake pan. Mix in cooked potatoes and leek. Set cake pan into the air fryer basket. Cook until tortilla has browned on top and the middle no longer jiggles, about 15 minutes.
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6
Remove from the air fryer and cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Italian parsley before serving.
Romanian Roasted Eggplant Spread
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 100 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Poke eggplant with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
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2
Roast in the preheated oven until skin is charred and eggplant is soft, about 45 minutes. Cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.
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3
Peel eggplant and drain in a colander for 30 minutes. Chop eggplant very finely.
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4
Place eggplant in a bowl and blend using an electric mixer. Gradually add oil and keep mixing until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add yogurt and salt; mix well. Stir in chopped onion.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 75 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
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2
Toss cabbage, green onions, almonds, sunflower seeds, and raisins together in a large bowl; drizzle viniagrette over top and toss to coat.
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3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nina's Russian Cold Beet Soup (Kholdnyk)
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- Total
- 140 min
Instructions
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1
Combine buttermilk, beets and liquid, cucumber, green onions, dill, vinegar, and salt in a bowl. Cover the bowl; refrigerate 2 hours to overnight for best flavor. Serve cold.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Cook and stir until smooth and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
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3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Gradually stir in milk, then return to heat and stir continuously until mixture comes to a boil. Slowly pour in beer; cook and stir for 1 minute.
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4
Melt Cheddar cheese into mixture in small portions until completely incorporated. Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
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5
Toast bread slices on 1 side. Arrange on a baking sheet with the untoasted side facing up.
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6
Spoon cheese sauce over untoasted side.
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Cook under the preheated broiler until cheese sauce is bubbling and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot.
Jag (Portuguese Rice and Beans)
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 50 min
Instructions
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1
Melt butter in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat; add linguica, onion, bell peppers, black pepper, basil, and oregano. Sauté until vegetables are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
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2
Stir beans into linguica-vegetable mixture; cook until beans are softened, about 5 minutes.
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3
Pour in water; stir in rice. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is completely absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Olivie (Russian Potato Salad)
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 70 min
Instructions
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1
Place potatoes and carrots into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cold. Dice potatoes and carrots.
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2
Combine potatoes, carrots, sweet peas, pickles, onion, bologna, and eggs together in a large bowl. Stir mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and black pepper gently into potato mixture until well combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.
Solianka (Russian Beef Soup)
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 85 min
Instructions
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1
Soak mushrooms in water in a small bowl until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking water.
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2
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onions, veal, ham, sausage, and rehydrated mushrooms in melted butter. Add stock and mushroom water; bring to a boil.
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3
Make a bouquet garni by tying bay leaves and peppercorns tightly in cheesecloth. Add bouquet garni, marinated mushrooms, pickles, and capers to soup. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
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4
Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in a skillet. Add tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then add flour and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes. Stir 1 cup soup into the skillet, then pour mixture back into the soup pot.
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5
Add olives, dill, pickle juice, garlic, paprika, and marjoram. Season with salt and black pepper; simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Remove the pot from heat and discard bouquet garni. Adjust seasonings and garnish servings with dollops of sour cream and lemon slices.
Scottish Cock-a-Leekie Soup
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 220 min
- Total
- 250 min
Instructions
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1
Cut off the leek tops (the dark green, fibrous parts) and wash well. Set aside the leek bottoms.
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2
Put clean leak tops in the bottom of a large pot. Place chicken on top and add bay leaf, garlic, dried plums, and 3 quarts water. Set over high heat until it starts to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low or low and simmer gently, occasionally pushing the chicken under the liquid with tongs, for 1 hour 15 minutes.
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3
Meanwhile, prepare leek bottoms by trimming off the root ends and slicing them in half lengthwise. Turn leeks and cut crosswise into ½-inch slices. Transfer to a large bowl and fill with cold water so leeks are floating. Toss with your hands to loosen dirt. Grab leeks with your hands, shake gently to remove water, and transfer to another bowl. Place in the refrigerator until needed.
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4
Carefully lift chicken with two forks, let liquid drain from the cavity, and place it in a bowl. Separate meat from skin and bones. Tear meat into bite-sized pieces put in the refrigerator until needed.
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Place skin and bones back into the pot and gently simmer for 1 more hour.
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Set a colander in a bowl. Use a skimmer spoon to transfer all solids from the broth to the colander. Discard solids and transfer any broth back to the pot.
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Add half of the sliced leeks to the pot with salt, pepper, and rice. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, skimming some fat off if you want and adding more water if it's reducing down too much.
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Add remaining sliced leeks, chicken, and thyme. Simmer over medium-low for 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
In a medium bowl, mix together the pork sausage and Worcestershire sauce. Combine the flour, salt and pepper; mix into the sausage.
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2
Divide the sausage into four equal parts. Mold each part around one of the hard-cooked eggs, rolling between your hands to shape. Place the beaten egg and bread crumbs into separate dishes. Dip the balls into the egg, then roll in the bread crumbs until coated. Shake off any excess.
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3
Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C), or until a cube of bread dropped into the oil turns brown in 1 minute. Lower the eggs carefully into the hot oil. Fry for 5 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
Russian Beet Salad with Herring
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 115 min
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots, and beets; cook until cooked but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes for potatoes, 25 to 30 minutes for carrots, and 40 minutes for beets. Transfer vegetables to a cutting board as they're each done; cool to the touch.
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2
Remove and discard skins from potatoes and beets. Grate potatoes, carrots, and beets separately; placing each in a separate bowl.
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3
Arrange 1/2 each onion then herring in layers in a large bowl. Arrange 1/2 each potatoes, carrots, and beets in layers on top of onion and herring. Spread 3 tablespoons mayonnaise over salad; season with salt and black pepper. Repeat layers with remaining 1/2 each onion, herring, potatoes, carrots, beets, and mayonnaise.
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Cover with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Serve cold.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 130 min
Instructions
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1
Place cabbage in a large bowl.
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2
Mix sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir mayonnaise into sugar-vinegar mixture until dressing is smooth and creamy. Pour dressing over cabbage; toss to coat.
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3
Marinate coleslaw in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours; stir well before serving.
German Beet Salad with Caraway Seeds
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 50 min
- Total
- 185 min
Instructions
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1
Place beets in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until beets can easily be pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and slice beets; place into a large bowl.
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2
Combine apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and pour over beets. Mix well. Add caraway seeds and mix again. Allow to chill 2 hours before serving.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 75 min
- Total
- 195 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Pour olive oil into a saucepan; add onion, poblano, garlic, salt, pepper, chipotle, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and cooked chicken, pressing down as you go. Add currants.
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3
Place saucepan over high heat; cook until onions begin to soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes with green chiles. Pour in 1/3 cup water and mix to combine.
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Bring mixture to a simmer; reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquids are cooked down, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Chill thoroughly before use, 1 to 2 hours.
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5
While filling simmers, combine flour, salt, and sugar for dough in a bowl with your hand. Grate in cold butter, pausing as needed to combine.
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Drizzle in beaten egg and water. Mix with a fork until it starts to form a shaggy dough.
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Use your hands to squeeze mixture into a lump of dough; transfer to a work surface and knead into a ball of dough, 10 to 15 seconds. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unwrap chilled dough and transfer to a lightly floured work surface. Use a bench scraper to divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an 8-inch circle.
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Drain any excess juice from filling. Top each dough circle with a rounded 1/2-cup measure of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle some pepper Jack cheese over top.
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Brush edges of each dough circle with a small amount of water to dampen; fold over and seal with fingertips, making sure to not trap in any pockets of air. Crimp using your fingertips or a fork.
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Combine beaten egg and 2 teaspoons water for egg wash. Transfer empanadas to the prepared baking sheet and brush over egg wash. Sprinkle with cayenne.
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Bake in the center of the preheated oven until browned and crispy on the edges, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Serve warm and enjoy!
Chef John's Cornish Pasty
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 60 min
- Total
- 205 min
Instructions
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1
Cut flour, lard, ¼ cup cold butter, and 1 ½ teaspoons salt together in a bowl with a pastry blender until mixture is the consistency of coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center; pour in ice water. Mix with a fork until begins to come together; use hands to form into a dough ball.
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2
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; knead until smooth and forms a firm ball, about 2 minutes. Wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
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3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
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4
Combine steak, potatoes, onion, turnip, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
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Beat egg and 1 teaspoon water together in a small bowl.
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Divide dough into 4 equal rounds; roll each out to about ⅛-inch thickness and 8-inches in diameter. Brush each dough round with egg wash.
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Place ¼ steak mixture slightly off-center on each dough round; top each with 2 slices butter. Fold dough over filling to form a half moon shape; press edges together to seal. Trim excess dough from edges. Transfer pasties to the prepared baking sheet; crimp edges with the tines of a fork. Poke top center of each pasty once with fork; brush tops with egg wash.
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Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 385 min
Instructions
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1
Simmer tomato juice in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; stir in bouillon cubes until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Off heat, add tomato, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, vinegar, oil, celery, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Cover soup; chill in the refrigerator before serving, 6 to 8 hours.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Lightly toss cucumber slices, onion slices, and chopped dill together in a large bowl.
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Pour vinegar over cucumber mixture; toss to coat.
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3
Pour oil over cucumber mixture; toss to coat.
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4
Season with salt and black pepper.
Beet, Walnut and Prune Salad
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 40 min
Instructions
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1
Place the beets into a saucepan and fill with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until tender enough to pierce with a fork, about 20 minutes. Drain and rub off peels. Run under cold water until cool enough to handle, then grate using the largest setting. Place in a serving bowl.
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Stir the walnuts, prunes and garlic into the beets, then mix in the mayonnaise and season to taste with salt.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 50 min
Instructions
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1
Place the potatoes in a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until a fork can be easily inserted and removed, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. During the last 10 minutes, boil the hot dogs and eggs. Drain everything, and set aside to cool.
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2
Peel the potatoes, and cut into cubes. Chop hot dogs. Place everything in a large bowl, and mix in the pickles, onions and peas. Peel the eggs, and grate them on top of the salad. Add mayonnaise and salt to individual servings.
Authentic Russian Salad 'Olivye'
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 50 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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2
Add potatoes, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Add carrots and whole eggs and continue boiling until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
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3
Drain and slightly cool mixture.
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4
Chop potatoes and carrot. Peel and chop eggs.
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Mix potatoes, carrot, eggs, pickles, peas, ham, and dill together in a large bowl.
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6
Stir in mayonnaise until salad is evenly coated.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- Total
- 85 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
In a large bowl, stir together tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Season with lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
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3
In a blender or food processor, puree half of the mixture until smooth.
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Return to bowl, stir in dill and mix well. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- Total
- 140 min
Instructions
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1
Slice bologna into 1/4-inch thick slices, and then into 1/4-inch strips going down the entire length of the block. It should look like big spaghetti. Place in a serving bowl.
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2
Whisk together vinegar and oil in a medium bowl. Stir in onion, tomato, garlic, chives, and parsley. Slice pickles lengthwise into spears and add them to the dressing. Pour over bologna, and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Serve cold.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- Total
- 140 min
Instructions
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1
Pour 1/2 cup diced tomatoes into a food processor. Add water and oil to the food processor; blend until puréed. Pour into a medium bowl and add remaining diced tomatoes.
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Stir in cucumber, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, garlic, vinegar, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
My Tangy German Potato Salad
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 190 min
Instructions
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1
Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
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2
Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
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3
Combine white vinegar, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper in the same skillet; bring to a boil then remove from heat to cool completely. Whisk sour cream and mayonnaise into cooled vinegar mixture until dressing is thick and creamy.
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Combine potatoes, dressing, onion, parsley, and chives in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Stir bacon into potato salad just before serving.
Ukrainian Salat Vinaigrette (Beet Salad)
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 545 min
Instructions
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1
Place beets into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add carrots and potatoes; boil for 10 more minutes. Remove from the heat and leave the pot covered, 8 hours to overnight.
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2
Peel and dice beets, carrots, and potatoes into small, even pieces. Place vegetables into a large bowl. Stir in onion, peas, pickles, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Stir together cream cheese, butter, and garlic in a small bowl until well combined. Spread onto each bread slice. Top each with a sausage slice, cucumber slice, and tomato slice, then sprinkle chopped egg over each one. Serve open-faced.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 50 min
Instructions
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1
Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat; add onions, bacon, and bay leaf. Cook and stir until onions are nearly transparent, 5 to 7 minutes.
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2
Pour chicken broth into the pot; add potatoes, flour, marjoram, caraway seed, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
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3
Stir sour cream into soup; cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 80 min
Instructions
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1
Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
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2
Mix dry mustard with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and let stand 10 minutes to develop flavor.
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3
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Reserve bacon drippings in skillet. Let bacon cool; crumble bacon.
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4
Cook onion in reserved bacon drippings over medium heat until onion is translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Stir mustard paste, sugar, 1/4 cup water, and cider vinegar into onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer vinegar dressing for 2 minutes.
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Peel potatoes if desired; slice 3 potatoes into a salad bow and arrange into a layer. Sprinkle potatoes with half the crumbled bacon, celery, and parsley; season with salt and black pepper. Pour a little of the vinegar dressing over the layer. Repeat layer with remaining 3 potatoes, bacon, celery, parsley, salt, and black pepper; pour remaining dressing over the salad. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
Spicy English Seven-Layer Salad
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- Total
- 85 min
Instructions
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1
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
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2
Place the carrots in an even layer in the bottom of a large glass bowl, preferably one that is roughly the same diameter from top to bottom. Place the lettuce in a layer over the carrots. Combine the cucumber, peas and corn; spread in a layer over the lettuce. Once the pasta is cooled and drained, then spread that out over the top.
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In a smaller bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, brown sugar, curry powder, and garlic salt. Spread this carefully over the pasta. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.