Turkey Nalesniki Crepes with Mushroom Filling
Fill thin savoury crepes with cooked turkey, mushrooms and carrot, then warm them in butter. These nalesniki make a tender meal with a sour cream spoonful.
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Kielbasa Cucumber Crostini with Herbed Cream Cheese
Spread herbed cream cheese on toasted baguette, then add cooked kielbasa and cucumber. These savoury crostini balance soft spread with fresh crunch.
Ukha-Style Fish and Shrimp Soup with Potatoes
Simmer potatoes, carrot and celery, then add white fish and shrimp near the end. This ukha-style soup has a clear broth, tender seafood and fresh dill.
Chicken Mushroom Kotlety with a Golden Crust
Fold finely chopped cooked mushrooms into ground chicken, shape patties and pan-cook until golden. These tender kotlety have savoury mushrooms throughout.
Beef Shashlik Kebabs with Lemon and Dill
Marinate beef sirloin with lemon, garlic and dill, then grill with peppers and onion. These shashlik-style skewers have browned edges and a savoury centre.
Buttered Red Potatoes with Dill and Parmesan
Boil red potatoes, brown them lightly in butter and finish with dill and Parmesan. The tender centres and golden edges make a savoury side for fish or chicken.
Cherry Kissel Soup with Lemon and Potato Starch
Simmer pitted cherries with sugar and lemon, then thicken the juice lightly with potato starch. Serve this glossy cherry kissel warm or chilled in bowls.
New Potatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce with Dill
Boil small new potatoes until tender, then coat them in garlic cream sauce with onion and dill. A gentle simmer keeps the sauce smooth and lightly thickened.
Overnight Refrigerator Cabbage with Garlic
Chill shredded cabbage and carrot in a sweet-tart vinegar marinade with garlic and bay. This overnight refrigerator salad is crisp and tangy, not fermented.
Turkey Kotlety with a Mushroom Filling
Shape turkey patties around browned mushrooms and onion, then pan-cook until golden and cooked through. Serve the stuffed kotlety with potatoes or greens.
Chicken Mushroom Wedding Salad with Dill Pickles
Combine cooked chicken with browned mushrooms, carrot and dill pickles in a light mayonnaise dressing. Serve this savoury wedding-style salad chilled.
Kutia Wheat Berry Pudding with Honey and Poppy
Simmer soaked wheat berries until tender, then mix with ground poppy seeds, honey, walnuts and raisins. This sweet kutia has a gently chewy grain texture.