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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.

Classic Kefir Fritters (Oladi)

Cook classic kefir oladi with one cup kefir, one and a half cups flour and one egg. Spoon the thick batter into a skillet and turn each fritter when its edges set.

Refrigerator Cocktail Cherries in Syrup

Make refrigerator cocktail cherries with 500 g pitted fruit, 200 g sugar and 200 ml water. Chill the syrup-covered cherries for a day before using them in drinks.

Carrot-Ginger Soup with Coconut Milk

Blend carrot-ginger soup with four carrots, one cup broth and half a cup of coconut milk. Simmer until tender, then season and serve the warm, smooth coconut soup.

Sweet Sorrel Pie with Sour Cream Filling

Bake sweet sorrel pie from the first complete recipe on the sorrel page. Make a butter pastry, add 300 g sorrel and sugar, and bake until the egg topping fully sets.

Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup

Make Greek lemon chicken soup with chicken, rice, two eggs and the juice of two lemons. Temper the egg-lemon mixture gently for a silky broth without curdling the eggs.

Stovetop Mushroom-Shaped Cookies

Make mushroom-shaped cookies in a stovetop gas mold with 500 g flour, four eggs, butter and a little cocoa for the stems. Cook until golden and cool before decorating.

Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins or Chocolate

Bake oatmeal cookies with 200 g rolled oats, 100 g flour and one egg. Add raisins or chocolate if you like, then remove the cookies when their edges turn golden.

Filo Baklava with Honey and Nuts

Layer 500 g filo dough with butter and 300 g nuts for crisp homemade baklava. Bake until golden, then add a measured lemon-honey syrup and let the pastry rest for hours.

Bean Soup with Optional Smoked Sausage

Simmer bean soup with 400 g dried beans, carrots, celery, garlic and thyme. Add smoked sausage if desired, or use vegetable broth for a meat-free bowl any day at home.

Raspberry Cheesecake with Warm Berry Syrup

Bake raspberry cheesecake with a cookie-butter base and rich sour-cream filling. Chill until set, then spoon a separate cooked raspberry syrup over each slice at home.

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Bake soft chocolate chip cookies with 300 g flour, 200 g butter, two eggs and 200 g chocolate. Pull them when the edges set, then cool on the baking tray at home.