Borscht is one of the first meals commonly thought of when someone mentions Russian cuisine, but it is a favorite […]
A one-pot Plov recipe that tastes like an Uzbek version for only a fraction of the time! Learn how to make plov, shared by a church chef himself!
These delicious homemade kotleti also known as chicken patties or chicken cutlets, will make your kitchen smell like comfort food heaven.
These are my Ukrainian mother-in-laws Pelmeni Recipe! Pelmeni are little plump meat dumplings made from a hand mold (called the pelmennitsa.) It makes a hearty batch that you can freeze for later! A Russian Comfort food favorite, dolloped with sour cream!
Farmer Cheese Pancakes (or Syrniki) is a traditional Ukrainian dish, served for breakfast or dessert. The name syrniki comes from the word “syr” in Ukrainian which means “cheese”. Traditionally syrniki are served with sour cream or berry jam. More of my favorite Ukrainian recipes can be found HERE. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate …
Oreshki are Russian walnut shaped cookies, made by cooking them in a special skillet. The crisp, golden exterior of the cookies hold a very creamy, caramely filling made with dulce de leche.
Learn how to make traditional piroshki with a juicy and flavorful beef and cheese filling!
Kompot is a drink made with fruits and berries. It is a traditional drink in Ukraine, Bulgaria, and some other Eastern European countries. You can use any combination of fruits and berries to make kompot. I was using fresh berries during berry season, you can use frozen berries as well. PIN …
Grammy's Nalesniki (Polish Crepes): Nalesniki (nah-lesh-NEE-kee) are thin crepe-like pancakes filled with various fruit or sweet fillings. When filled with a cottage cheese filling, they are often called blintzes.Don't be crushed if you can't get your Nalesniki to look picture perfect…
Here are the top 23 Ukrainian foods as recommended by a local that you must try if you’re planning a visit to Ukraine.
A collection of my favorite Ukrainian dinner recipes that everyone will love! Hearty Ukrainian dishes, salads and main entrees! The best of the Ukrainian cuisine!
Last year when my parents-in-law came to the United States to visit us, my mother-in-law was cooking almost every day and fed us with great ...
Braised Potatoes were my Mom's signature dish when my siblings and I were growing up. The tender potatoes with juicy pork or chicken has carrots and onions to give it a rich and hearty flavor, made with simple ingredients that are most likely kitchen staples, all cooked in one pan. It can be served as a meat and potato main course or as a rich stew.
Jump to Recipe List This roundup features some of our best Ukrainian dishes. From tasty entrees to decadent desserts, consider it a journey of
Recipe, photography & styling by Tanya Zouev. I would like to start my post this week with a light discussion on simplicity, specifically simplicity which relates to food. This is something which can elude me at times as I tend to make every meal an event, whereas my minimalist husband prefers keeping things simple, particularly … Continue reading The Zakouska Table: Russian Cucumber & Radish Salad
Solyanka soup is popular in Russia and Ukraine and is a combination of sausage, cured meats, rich broth, olives, capers, and more.
These culinary secrets will help to hone your syrniki game to perfection.
If you are interested in traditional Russian recipes check out my post where I will show you how to make delicious pan-fried Russian meat patties kotleti (aka kotletki).