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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.

Cottage Cheese Pastries with Shortcrust

Cottage Cheese Pastries with Shortcrust: Buttery shortcrust pastries filled with cottage cheese, egg and vanilla. Follow the measured ingredients and practical cooking cues for.

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Smashed Cucumber Salad: Crunchy smashed cucumbers tossed with garlic, soy, rice vinegar and sesame. Follow the measured recipe, practical cooking cues and serving notes for a.

Chicken and Mushroom Lavash Rolls

Chicken and Mushroom Lavash Rolls: Lavash wraps filled with chicken, mushrooms, tomato, sour cream and cheese. Follow the measured recipe, practical cooking cues and serving.

Vodka Chebureki with Beef

Vodka Chebureki with Beef: Crisp beef-filled chebureki made with hot-water dough and a little vodka. Follow the measured recipe, practical cooking cues and serving notes for a.

Shakshuka with Peppers and Eggs

Shakshuka with Peppers and Eggs: Eggs gently cooked in a spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce. Follow the measured recipe, practical cooking cues and serving notes for a.

Boiling-Water Chebureki with Beef

Boiling-Water Chebureki with Beef: Crisp fried meat turnovers made with hot-water dough and a savory beef filling. Follow the measured recipe, practical cooking cues and.

Sausages in Yeast Dough

Sausages in Yeast Dough: Fluffy yeast rolls wrapped around sausages and brushed with egg wash. Follow the measured recipe, practical cooking cues and serving notes for a.

Stewed Zucchini with Tomato and Sour Cream

Stewed Zucchini with Tomato and Sour Cream: Tender zucchini, carrot and tomato simmered with garlic and a little sour cream. Follow the measured recipe, practical cooking cues.

Beef and Beet Borscht

Beef and Beet Borscht: Beet soup with beef, cabbage, potatoes and a tomato-rich broth. Follow the measured recipe, practical cooking cues and serving notes for a reliable.

Jam-Filled Puff Pastry Bites

Jam-Filled Puff Pastry Bites: Golden puff pastry parcels filled with fruit jam and dusted with powdered sugar. Follow the measured recipe, practical cooking cues and serving.

Creamy Mushroom and Chicken Julienne

Creamy Mushroom and Chicken Julienne: Mushrooms and chicken in a creamy sauce baked under a golden cheese topping. Follow the measured recipe, practical cooking cues and.

Sautéed Garlic Scapes

Sautéed Garlic Scapes: Tender garlic scapes quickly sautéed with olive oil, salt and lemon. Follow the measured recipe, practical cooking cues and serving notes for a reliable.