One-Pot Buckwheat and Pork with Carrot
Toast buckwheat, brown ground pork and simmer both with carrot, onion and bay. A covered rest gives this one-pot meal tender grains and a savoury finish.
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Cabbage and Beet Refrigerator Salad with Garlic
Marinate sliced cabbage and grated beet with a tangy garlic dressing in the refrigerator. This pink vegetable salad stays chilled and is not a canned preserve.
Mashed Potato Pancakes with a Beef Filling
Wrap seasoned cooked beef inside mashed potato dough, then pan-fry until golden. These filled potato pancakes have crisp surfaces and a soft savoury centre.
Kapustnyak Sauerkraut Soup with Potatoes and Bacon
Simmer bacon, potatoes and carrots in broth, then add sauerkraut for a tangy kapustnyak soup. Cook potatoes first so the sour cabbage does not keep them firm.
Kharcho-Style Beef Soup with Rice and Herbs
Simmer beef with tomatoes, rice, garlic and coriander in this kharcho-style soup. Lemon adds a tangy finish to the savoury broth and tender meat.
Apple Syrniki with Farmer’s Cheese and Cinnamon
Mix farmer’s cheese with grated apple, egg and flour, then pan-fry small syrniki. Serve these tender cheese pancakes warm with sour cream or fruit preserves.
Blueberry Pierogi with Soft Homemade Dough
Fill soft homemade pierogi dough with blueberries and a little sugar, then boil gently. Serve these fruit dumplings warm with butter and sour cream on the side.
Smoked Salmon Shuba Salad with Beet Layers
Layer smoked salmon, potatoes, carrots, eggs and beets with mayonnaise. Chill this shuba salad until the layers settle, then serve cold in neat portions.
Uzvar Recipe with Dried Apples, Pears and Prunes
Make Ukrainian uzvar with dried apples, pears and prunes. Includes a gentle simmer, covered steep and optional honey for a warm or chilled fruit drink.
Classic Ukrainian Halushky Recipe with Butter and Onion
Make classic Ukrainian halushky with a soft kefir dough, butter and golden onions. Includes shaping advice, gentle boiling cues and easy serving ideas for home cooks.
Basic Russian Vareniki Dough with Egg and Sour Cream
Knead flour, egg, sour cream, milk and water into a supple dough for vareniki or pelmeni. Cover and rest 30 minutes before rolling dumpling wrappers.
Refrigerator Pickled Tomatoes with Garlic and Bay
Refrigerator-Pickled Tomatoes with Garlic: Firm small tomatoes quick-pickled in a refrigerated vinegar brine with garlic and spices. Follow the measured ingredients and clear.