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Apricot Pork Chops

2 Boneless Pork Chops 1 Tbsp. Apricot Jam 1 small Chili Pepper, finely chopped 2 Cloves of Garlic, chopped 1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce 1 Lime, zested and juice extracted 1 cup White Rice 12 Oz, Carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices 1 Tbsp. butterP.   S&P Prepared rice, once is ready, add the zest of the lime, season to taste. Preheat oven to 425.  Put the sliced carrots on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil, season with S&P, bake in the oven for about 20-25 until soft and slightly browned. Pat dry the pork chops and season with S&P.  Drizzle oil into a frying pan and cook over medium high heat about 4-5 minutes for each side, until cook.  Set aside.  Reduce heat, letting pan cook a bit and then add the garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.  Add the apricot jam, soy sauce and 2 Tbps. water, cook, stirring until thickened and glossy.  Take off the burner, add the butter and a pinch of chili, along with the lime juice....

Dimka's Chicken Avocado and pasta salad

2 Large chicken breasts, grilled and sliced into chunks. 2 Large Avocados 1 small red onion, chopped 1 can Whole Sweet Corn 1 small head of lettuce, finely chopped 4 Tbs. Mayonnaise 2 Tbs. Mustard 1 cup cooked Orzo's pasta S&P to taste In a large bowl, mix in the avocados, red onions, whole sweet corn, lettuce and pasta.  Add the chicken.  Prepare the sauce separately by mixing the Mayo with the Mustard, S&P and add to the salad.  

Belieshki

Dough 2 cups      Buttermilk  3/12 cups all purpose Fluor  1 tsp.        Salt 1 tsp.        Baking Soda 4 Tbs.       vegetable oil  Filling 1 lb.Beef, Lamb or Pork 1 medium  onion, puréed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cube cilantro  Salt and Pepper Oil for frying  Mix meat with the onions,  garlic, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. Separately, mix the buttermilk, Fluor, salt and baking soda.  Add one tablespoon at a time, while kneading the dough. Keep kneading until the dough stops sticking to the hands.  Let dough rest for 25-30 minutes. On a floured surface, divide dough into 2 inch balls.  Flatten each ball into a 4 inch disk. Drop a tablespoon of the meat into each disk, seal sides making sure that it won't open during cooking. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high.  Drop the beliashki into the oil, when its golden brown, flip the...

Irish cream

8 oz. whipping cream 8 oz. milk 1 can condensed milk 5 oz. Whiskey or more to taste 1 Tbs. Instant coffee 1 Tbs. Hershey syrup Mix all with a beater until smooth,  Pour in glass  and keep refrigerated,