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Chopska Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:​

• A pinch of LOVE

• 4 ripe tomatoes, diced

• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced

• 1 red onion, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

• One black olive on top for garnish with a few cilantro or parsley.

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber,  and red onion.

2. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the olive oil a over the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and gently toss to mix everything together.

3. Add Cheese: Top the salad with the crumbled feta cheese, ensuring it’s evenly distributed across the salad.

4. Garnish: If desired, add black olives on top as a garnish with the parsley.

5. Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste.

Enjoy the vibrant and refreshing flavors of this classic Shopska Salad!

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Fish en Papillote Recipe

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Ingredients:

• A Pinch of Love

• 1-2 fillets of white fish (such as cod, halibut haddock

• 1 lemon, thinly sliced

• Red onion, julienned or thinly sliced

•  Tomato round slided or cherry tomatos.

• 4-5 pieces sparragus

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• splash aji amarillo or any chilli, 

•  tablespoon fresh  chopped parsley or cilantro 

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Parchment paper 

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the Parchment Paper: Cut a large piece of parchment paper.

3. Assemble the Ingredients: Place one fish fillet on the parchment paper sheet. Season the fish with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.

4. Add Vegetables: Place the vegetables (red onion, tomato slices, and asparagus) on top of and around the fish fillets, with the asparagus placed beneath the fillet.

5. Add Lemon and Herbs: Place lemon slices on top of the fish and sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro.

6. Seal the Packet: Fold the parchment paper like a candy wrapper. Starting at one end, tightly fold the edges over several times to seal the packet, ensuring no steam escapes during cooking.

7. Bake: Place the sealed packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish fillets. The fish should be opaque and easily flake with a fork when done.

8. Serve: Carefully open the packets (watching out for the hot steam) and serve directly in the parchment for an elegant presentation.

Enjoy your flavorful and aromatic Fish en Papillote!

Baked Scallops

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• Ingredients:

• A pinch of LOVE

• Fresh Scallops

•  Scallop shells

• • Grated Parmesan cheese

• • Butter

• • Green lime

• • Minced garlic

• • Salt and pepper to taste

• • A splash of Worcestershire sauce

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• Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).​

2.  Prepare the scallops: Wash and clean the shells and rinse the fresh scallops under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in a baking dish.​

3.  Top the scallops: On each scallop, add a little butter, a tiny portion of garlic, salt, pepper, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, finishing with grated Parmesan cheese covering the entire shell.​

4. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the scallops are opaque and the topping is golden brown.

5. Serve: Remove from the oven, add a few drops of lime juice to each scallop, and serve immediately. Enjoy! Feel free to garnish with additional lime wedges or fresh herbs for an extra touch. Enjoy your culinary creation!