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,...
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...
Experience the traditional Russian dish called, "Shashlik" Throughout the Middle East, South Russia, and Siberia this meal has been a favorite for centuries....
These tiny balls of goodness are perfect for making chicken and dumplings a little more interesting. The recipe (long since lost) I took them from called...
These Russian kotlety are very easy and versatile. I usually add whatever's on hand to give the burgers a little something extra: a little oregano, thyme,...
A Russian festive dish in which a layer of moist salmon and eggs sits on a bed of butter-dill flavored rice, all encased in crisp puff pastry. Serve with...
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 recipe came from my best friend Damien's russian grandmother. I personally don't like caviar but a lot of people do. Obviously the quality of the...
Halupki, also known as stuffed cabbage on the Russian/Ukranian side of my family, is a dish made of rice, beef, and pork encased in cabbage drizzled with...
I remember my grandmother making these on special occasions, usually when she had a lot of hands to help her! This is time consuming but most excellent,...
Like many thick soups, borscht is better the day after it's made. This beet and mixed vegetable version is adapted from Savella Stechishin's Traditional...
Borscht is a staple throughout Russia and Eastern Europe because beets are so abundant there. It seems to be making a comeback, as more people are finding...
Under Stalinist Communism in the Soviet Union in the early 20'th century, Russia's bitter cold winters were especially harsh on the farmers and working...
This Ukrainian fish loaf is lightened with egg whites, giving it a souffle like texture. It is much more stable, however, and can be turned out to serve....
Chicken is one of the most popular meats eaten in eastern Europe. Use guinea fowl to mimic the gamey flavour of their chickens. Serve with pickled beets...
This dish is a combination of Mediterranean and Russian cuisines. In this dish I mixed spicy and slightly sour dried cherry tomatoes and fresh and crunchy...
This is a super easy recipe for fish pie. Any fish would do. The recipe calls for any canned fish of your choice, but leftover baked fish is also a good...
Pashka is a cheese cake-like dessert or breakfast food that is usually eaten with thick-crusted breads, but I like it plain, too. Though no cooking is...
Most devout Russian Orthodox families ate no meat during Lent, and this salmon dish was enjoyed especially to celebrate on Easter. This recipe can also...