Frosty Morning in the Village: Family Day, Traditions & New Year

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Spend a cozy day in the countryside enjoying snow removal, firewood preparation, and a traditional family dinner by the fireplace!

In a quiet village on the edge of a forest, a family is building a small but cozy house.
Winter and frosts have arrived in the village. We happily shoveled snow and prepared firewood to heat the house.

Then the whole family prepared New Year's dinner: Sasha grilled kebabs outside, while Olesya and Matvey cut salads, made mashed potatoes, and set the table.
Immersed in village life, we saw out the old year in a cozy, warm atmosphere, enjoying family and the warmth of the fireplace.

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Traditional Belarusian Salad "Paparatnik Flower"
Ingredients:

• 230 grams of beef (fillet)
• 230 grams of ham
• 1 cucumber
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 onion (medium)
• mayonnaise (to taste)

Onion Marinade:
• 5 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/3 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Boil the beef in salted water. Once cool, cut into strips.
Cut the onion into half rings and marinate in the marinade. Marinade: Mix vinegar, salt, and sugar. Place the onion in the marinade and marinate for 15-30 minutes. It's best to do this ahead of time.

Cut the ham into strips.
Remove the seeds from the tomatoes and cut into strips.
Cut the cucumbers into strips.
Visually divide the plate into wedges, arrange the prepared ingredients one by one, alternating between each other, and place the mayonnaise in the center.
Mix the ingredients together when serving.
Enjoy!