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Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

Garlic-Roasted Ukrainian Pork Belly

Garlic-Roasted Ukrainian Pork Belly

Roast garlic-spiced pork belly slowly until tender, then raise the heat for a browned surface. Rest before slicing and serve in modest portions with vegetables.

Tender Walnut Cake with Whipped Cream

Simple Walnut Cake with Whipped Cream

Bake a walnut cake with a tender crumb and whipped-cream topping. This measured recipe balances the butter, flour, nuts and eggs for an even bake. Serve chilled.

Kyiv-Style Hazelnut Meringue Cake

Kyiv-Style Hazelnut Meringue Cake

Make a Kyiv-style celebration cake with crisp hazelnut meringue layers and two condensed-milk buttercreams. Dry slowly, cool completely and chill before slicing.

Soft Yeast Flatbreads Cooked in a Skillet

Skillet Yeast Flatbreads

Skillet Yeast Flatbreads: Soft skillet flatbreads made with a simple yeast dough of flour, water and salt. Follow the measured ingredients and clear steps for a dependable.

Airy Vanilla Sponge Cake with Whipped Eggs

Reliable Classic Sponge Cake

Reliable Classic Sponge Cake: A simple, airy vanilla sponge made with whipped eggs, sugar and carefully folded flour. Follow the measured ingredients and clear steps for a.

Baked Cheesecake with Poppy Seeds

Baked Cheesecake with Poppy Seeds

Baked Cheesecake with Poppy Seeds: A crustless farmer’s cheese cake with poppy seeds, sour cream and vanilla. Follow the measured ingredients and clear steps for a dependable.

Vanilla Mug Cake in the Microwave

Vanilla Mug Cake in the Microwave

Mix a vanilla mug cake in one cup and microwave it in about a minute. Use measured flour, milk, oil and vanilla, then let the hot cake stand before eating. Enjoy it warm.