This is an authentic Russian beef stroganoff recipe made with sour cream (in Russia we use smetana) and without mushrooms. It is very simple, but this is the original version. You can of course add onions...
"These stunning Russian dumplings came from Siberia, the region of severe winters! The dish is super-popular in Russia, so don't miss a chance to try the taste of Russia!" Posting for safekeeping. From...
The traditional version of Rassolnik is made with barley, but often children prefer rice. So this new version became quite popular. Use brined pickles if you can find them.
Rassolnik is my husband's favorite soup. It is usually prepared with meat but because almost everyone in my family is vegetarian, I make it with mushrooms instead.
This warming soup brings the summery flavor of basil to mid-autumn meals. Russian "kletsky" (pronounced as "klet-skee") is a word used to name the dish known also in Ukrainian and Belarusian cuisines as...
Believe it or not this can be served as a side salad in a small bowl or mixed with greens. I like to have it as a condiment for your meat course or as an appetizer on crackers with liver pate or other...
In Russia people use tvorog for the pastry, but you can substitute it with farmer's cheese or even ricotta. It is filled with a delicious apple-sour cream mixture, making a delicious cross between apple...
At our Russian Orthodox church in Boston many Greek's came to celebrate as they did not have a Greek church in the small town we lived in. They preferred this versian of Pascha to the traditional Russian...
I am affirmatively NOT a herring eater, but the rest of the family loves it. They are partial to Russian style herring (silodka). Here is a basic recipe adapted from www.sepicer.com
This Russian tea recipe come from the Roebuck family by way of my grandmother. It has been a holiday staple at family gatherings as long as I can remember. This is a recipe in the 'old Southern' tradition,...
Plov is the Russian name for this rice dish popular throughout eastern Europe. A classic dish that each Ukrainian home has their own way of fixing. We add or omit the dried fruit depending on moods. Can...
You want to use stale rye bread for this. If you haven't any, just toast or bake and let cool. Roasted beets make everything sweeter and nuttier. Unusual, yet tasty. It's both sweet and savory; good for...
This recipe is traditionally made with kvass, a fermented beverage found in Central and European markets. I suppose you could substitute with beer. Serve with a little sour cream and fresh dill.
The sophistication and finesse of the western salad preparations have not yet penetrated into the Russian home, and the salads remain simple and down to earth. Because of the enormous premium placed on...
This traditional Ukrainian layered fish and vegetable bake has the same name as one of the Russian classic soups. The name reflects the prevalent 'sourness' of the ingredients.
This has a short list of ingredients and is quick to put together. It is one of the fresher dishes on the Russian menu and absolutely wonderful as a side dish to chicken or lamb.
This recipe is from an old newspaper clipping my grandmother added to her recipe box. This cold fish dish is very popular in Russia. It says that you can use the walnut sauce hot or cold with hot or cold...
For years, Mimosa Salad is considered as one of the musts on the Russian table when there is a big family event or a New Year celebration. Even though the salad is made with mayonnaise, the taste is very...
This is a popular Russian recipe of roast pork stuffed with cheese and tomatoes. For best results, remove the foil to let the meat brown just before it is done.