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TARATOR

(Cold soup with yoghurt and chopped cucumber) Theoretically, a soup can be any combination of vegetables, meat or fish cooked in a liquid. Soups are often garnished with croutons, parsley, dill, grated or cubed cheese or sour cream. They can be served as a first course or as a meal, in which case they’re often accompanied [...] [...more]

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“Shopska” Salad

This dish has been known for centuries in the Bulgarian national cuisine and is very popular among tourists visiting the country. In every restaurant in Bulgaria the first thing you will notice on the salad menu is Shopska salad which is Bulgaria’s most famous salad. It is named after the Shoppi, or natives of Sofia (the [...] [...more]

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MEATBALL SOUP

 Ingredients: 1/2 cup regular long-grain rice 2 cans chicken broth 2 medium carrots, sliced 2 medium celery stalks, sliced 5 ounces washed spinach (for optional) 8 small lean meatballs 2 tbsp. shredded or grated Parmesan cheese Preparation: 1. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling over high heat. 2. Add rice and reduce heat to low and boil gently. 3. Cover and simmer 15 [...] [...more]

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Pasta Fagioli

Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans (14 ½ ounces each) Italian-style stewed tomatoes 2 cups chicken broth 1 can (15 ounce) cannellini or borlotti or (regular red) beans fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1 tsp. dried basil leaves pinch of black pepper 4 ounces small, uncooked pasta Preparation: 1. Heat oil in a large pot over [...] [...more]

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RANCH DRESSING WITH HERBS

Ingredients: 3/4 cup natural yoghurt 2 tbsp. low - fat mayonnaise 2 tbsp. non - fat sour cream 1tbsp. fresh basil leaves 2 stalks spring onion, chopped 2 tsp. lemon juice, squeezed 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 big garlic clove Pinch of brown sugar Salt Black pepper Preparation: Bring all ingredients in [...] [...more]

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Italian salad with basil

Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (about 3 1/2 ounces) 3 medium tomatoes - cut into thin slices 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 cup thin slices halved English cucumber 1 cup fresh corn kernels or can (don’t forget to drain the water) 1 /2 cup fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup yogurt 3-5 tsp. low-fat mayonnaise 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice 1 garlic [...] [...more]

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Creamy Potato Soup

Ingredients: 5-6 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed 1 stalk celery, sliced (1 cup) 1 cup skim milk Pinch of salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 2 green onions with tops (sliced finely) 1 bunch of fresh parsley Water Preparation: 1. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to boiling, add potatoes & celery, cover and bring to boil again. 2. Reduce heat and simmer about 15-20 minutes. Fork [...] [...more]

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BBQ Chicken Wings

“This yummy honey barbeque sauce is great on chicken wings, pork, or short ribs. The soy sauce and oyster sauce hint at an Asian inspiration, while the gin gives it an undeterminable edge.” Popularity: 14% Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Sphere: Related Content [...more]

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