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    Goose Schnitzel and Celery Root Spaetzle

    by Florian December 22, 2022
    December 22, 2022

    I’m taking a Hungarian approach and serving my schnitzel with spaetzle, with the twist of adding celery root to the dough, and sautéing the pasta with chanterelles and scallions.

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    Ukrainian Duck Golubtsy and Red Beet Risotto

    by Florian December 6, 2022
    December 6, 2022

    Called golubtsy in Russian, stuffed cabbage is found in all Eastern European cuisines. With its bright and contrasting colors, my version combines duck meat, a red beet risotto, and goat cheese sauce.

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    Goose Kielbasa, Goat Cheese Pierogi, and Creamed Leeks

    by Florian November 23, 2022
    November 23, 2022

    Every goose hunter needs a good sausage recipe. This smoked Polish kielbasa with revisited classic accompaniments does the job nicely.

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    North Country Hunting, and How I Became a Goose Hunter

    by Florian November 8, 2022
    November 8, 2022

    An update on my recent waterfowl hunting trips in New York’s North Country.

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    Dalmatian Porgy with Fennel, Asparagus Salad, and Egg Sabayon

    by Florian October 18, 2022
    October 18, 2022

    A whole fish like those so often served on the Dalmatian coast, with a tasty and colorful accompaniment.

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    The Goulash Archipelago, Released October 20th

    by Florian October 9, 2022
    October 9, 2022

    My cookbook L’Archipel du Goulache is coming out in France on October 20th!

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    Dalmatian Trio: Fish Terrine, Tuna Carpaccio, and Shrimp

    by Florian September 15, 2022
    September 15, 2022

    A cross between LD Restaurant’s red porgy sashimi and typical Dalmatian dishes: fish terrine, tuna carpaccio, and shrimp, with a cucumber yogurt sauce and fennel frond oil.

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    Croatia’s Stars, Part 1: LD Restaurant

    by Florian August 24, 2022
    August 24, 2022

    A review of the tasting menu and wine pairing at LD Restaurant on Korčula island in Croatia.

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    Sarajevo Mule

    by Florian July 31, 2022
    July 31, 2022

    Another excuse to buy a copper mug, my Sarajevo mule is made with grape rakija, rose syrup, rose hip syrup, and watermelon soda. Garnish with lime and mint!

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    Pheasant Galitzin

    by Florian July 2, 2022
    July 2, 2022

    Another Russian-ish game bird recipe, named after one of the largest noble houses of the Russian Empire and prepared with a gargantuan amount of black truffle.

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