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Balsamic Vinegar

dried bell peppers

This is a terrific appetizer, can be used for bruschetta or added to unsweetened baked goods (bread, pizza, rolls), or can be munched just from the jar. An awesome appetizer.

Pickled pig ears

A while ago, I wasn't a huge fan of offal - lungs, tails, ears and the like were off my food chain. But a passion for cooking and an interest in new flavors gradually pushed my usual boundaries. And I'll tell you frankly, pigs' ears in a spicy marinade - it's very tasty. At the same time and the cost of the dish is pennies, and it is prepared very simply. If you're ready to try it, here's the recipe.

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Chocolate panna cotta with cherry sauce

The combination of cherries and chocolate is probably one of the most widespread: this is "Black Forest&quot cake, and a lot of other, no less tasty cakes and pastries. In this seemingly simple dessert, cherries get along well with chocolate, their sourness creating a balance of flavor and turning an ordinary panna cotta into a very tasty treat.

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Pizza with pumpkin, goat cheese and ham

I never stop discovering new facets of such a wonderful vegetable as pumpkin. This time I made pizza according to the recipe from the magazine "Gastronom" - I could not pass by the combination of my favorite dish and favorite vegetable, a little modified the recipe to suit myself and it turned out very tasty. My husband and sister, who are not at all delighted with pumpkin, swallowed the pizza in seconds. Well and as always with pizza - everything can be replaced, added and combined depending on your mood. Just please leave the pumpkin out of the dish - it's absolutely delicious.

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Salad with pumpkin, feta and jamon

I love tomato and cucumber salad in the summer, but in the winter it's impossible to make it with plastic vegetables. But in the winter, pumpkin - a charming redheaded beauty that can be used to make both lunch and dessert - takes the stage. In salads pumpkin is wonderful and completely unrecognizable - when marinating it is filled with the aroma of garlic and piquancy of vinegar and successfully copes with the main role in the salad. In company with feta, ham, arugula and olives, pumpkin creates a very tasty and flavorful salad, which is eaten even by ardent non-pumpkin lovers.

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Pasta with aubergines

I have to admit, I love eggplant - when it's in season I always try to cook something with it, but my husband is not a big fan of vegetables. There's no meat in this recipe, so I was a bit hesitant to make it, but I did. And, oh wonder! My husband confessed that even though there is no meat in this dish, it is still very tasty! So, while the season of fresh and excellent quality vegetables is not over yet, hurry up to prepare this dish - you won't regret it! Plus, this dish will be lean if you replace the cheese with vegetarian cheese or eliminate it altogether.

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Sauces  

Merlot sauce

This classic French sauce is based on the red wine "Merlot" from which it takes its name. It goes well with meat dishes, fish, poultry, etc. Sauce.

Sauces  

Homemade mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is hardly the most popular cold sauce in the world. It is used to dress salads and all sorts of dishes. There is nothing complicated in making homemade mayonnaise, but for some reason many housewives prefer to use mayonnaise of industrial production. The advantage of the latter is its long shelf life, but homemade mayonnaise is definitely healthier because it does not contain harmful preservatives and other additives.

Salad with caramelized pears, gorgonzola and pistachios

Very tasty and light salad, though made of unusual and not combined at first glance products. It is prepared simply, but it is worthy to become a decoration of the festive table. The dressing turns out sweet and spicy and perfectly complements the flavor of the dish. The only remark - I used dried cranberries, but I think that fresh cranberries (or pomegranate grains) will decorate the taste of the salad much more. Thanks to Natasha for the recipe!

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Salad with spicy pumpkin, baliko and cherry tomatoes

Baked spiced pumpkin, which I used in salad on Elena's advice, is a very grateful ingredient that allows for endless flavor experimentation. I wanted to add breadcrumbs and cheesecake to the pumpkin, tomatoes for juiciness and garnish with parmesan. It turned out to be a very tasty holiday winter salad. And none of the guests will guess that the main ingredient is pumpkin.

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Shrimp and avocado salad with arugula

If you want to surprise your family and guests with a restaurant-quality dish and not spend too much time on it, this salad is for you. Flavorful dressing, shrimp, slightly spicy arugula, and ripe avocado are all you need, but the result is sure to please. It's hearty enough to replace a light dinner.

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Bruschetta with roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and capers

Bruschetta is a traditional Italian appetizer to «whet your appetite». The mass of peppers, tomatoes and capers is very appetizing and flavorful, and combined with crispy croutons it gives an excellent taste. This dish will also decorate a festive table, and it is prepared very quickly, but you need to prepare peppers and tomatoes in advance.

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Sun-dried tomatoes

Sun-dried tomatoes are easy to prepare, but will take time to dry. But in winter, they're a godsend - you can eat them plain, add them to pizza, sandwiches, baked goods, pasta, etc. The recipe is from Natasha, thank you to her.

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