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It’s mushroom and fall fruit time

MUSHROOM AND POTATO SOUP Grybų ir bulvių sriuba 5 Tbsps. butter, divided 2 leeks, chopped 2 large carrots, sliced 6 cups chicken broth 2 tsps. dried dill weed 2 tsps. salt 1 bay leaf 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper 2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and diced 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced …

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Spring fruits and vegetables are now in season

RHUBARB CRUMBLE Rubarbarų pyragas 2 lbs. rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups) 1¼ cups granulated sugar 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup light brown sugar 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces ½ tsp. salt Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional) Preheat oven …

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Hot soups for chilly winter days

SAUERK RAUT  SOUP Raugintų  kopūstų  sriuba 1 lb. sauerkraut,  drained 1 lb. meat, pork or beef 1 onion,  quartered 1 carrot, grated 4 peppercorns 2 bay leaves Salt to taste Cut meat into medium pieces,  cover with cold water and bring to a boil, remove scum. Add sauerkraut and onion. …

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Traditional Kūčios Dishes

CHRISTMAS COMPOTE Vaisių kompotas 4 cups water 1 (8-ounce) package mixed dried fruit 1 cup pitted prunes 1 cup dried apples ½ cup golden raisins 4 cloves Juice of 1 lemon 1 cinnamon stick ½ cup fruit brandy or kirsch (optional) In large saucepan, combine water, mixed fruit, cloves and …

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Apples – fall’s favorite fruit

APPLE AND PEAR SALAD Obuolių ir kriaušių salotos 6 sweet-sour apples or pears 3 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 lemon 5 cloves 5 aromatic peppers ¼ stick cinnamon Dash of salt Peel apples, cut into quarters and core. Cook 2-3 minutes in marinade, on low heat. Remove apples and …

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Stay cool as a cucumber

COLD BEET SOUP Žaltibarščiai 3-4 fresh red beets (canned beets can also be used) 2 small cucumbers 2 hard-boiled eggs ½ cup sour cream 2 cups buttermilk 4 cups cold water ½ cup chives, chopped Fresh dill, chopped Salt to taste Pinch sugar, if desired Cook unpeeled beets in water …

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Cool as a cucumber

FRESH CUCUMBER SOUP Šviežių agurkų sriuba 4 cups prepared broth or bouillon 2 to 3 medium cucumbers 1/2 lb. smoked ham 1 medium onion, sliced 2 cloves 1  Tbsp. flour 1  Tbsp.  butter 1 cup heavy or medium cream 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup cooked barley Salt and pepper Chopped …

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Have a Fruitful Spring!

BLUEBERRY COBBLER Mėlynių pyragas 3 cups fresh blueberries ½ lemon 1¼ cups sugar 4½ Tbsps. butter, softened 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1½ tsps. baking powder ¾ cup whole milk 1½ cups sugar ¾ tsp. salt 1½ Tbsps. cornstarch 1 pinch ground cinnamon ¾ cup boiling water Preheat oven to 350°. …

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Sweets for your Easter table

LITTLE EARS Auksukės, krustai 2 eggs 1¾ cups pastry flour 3 Tbsps. sweet cream 1 Tbsp. sugar Oil for frying Powdered sugar Beat eggs until light and fluffy. Add sugar and cream. Add enough flour to make a dough which can be rolled very thin. Cut into diamond shapes. Slash …

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Cabbage – A Lithuanian favorite

CABBAGE ROLLS Balandėliai – Kopūstainiai 1 large head of green cabbage 1 large onion, chopped 1 lb. ground meat (pork, veal or beef. Ground turkey can be used) 1 egg 1 cup rice, cooked ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper Sauce 1 can Campbell’s tomato soup 1 (15 oz.) can …

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