Traditional Recipes

Cook lacy Ukrainian-style crepes with sparkling mineral water, eggs and flour. Rest the milk-free batter, swirl it thinly and serve with sweet or savory fillings.

Toss sliced cucumbers, onion and carrot in a lightly sweet vinegar dressing. Make this quick refrigerator salad for a crisp side dish and keep leftovers chilled.

Simmer tomatoes, onion, garlic, vinegar and spices into homemade ketchup. Reduce the sauce until thick, adjust the flavor and store this small batch in the refrigerator.

Make crisp refrigerator dill pickles with cucumbers, garlic and a measured vinegar brine. Chill the jars and serve the tangy pickles with sandwiches or potatoes.

Soft Ukrainian cheese pancakes made with cottage cheese, semolina, eggs, lemon zest and raisins, baked until set. Follow the measured ingredients, clear steps, timing, serving

A lightly fermented birch sap drink flavored with toasted bread, honey and raisins, kept refrigerated after fermentation. Follow the measured ingredients, clear steps, timing,

Crisp apples soaked in a lightly sweet, salted brine with cinnamon, cloves and bay for a traditional tangy preserve. Follow the measured ingredients, clear steps, timing, serving

Whole tomatoes fermented in a measured salt brine with garlic, dill and spices for a tangy refrigerator pickle. Follow the measured ingredients, clear steps, timing, serving ideas

Make classic Ukrainian lemonade with fresh lemons, cold water and sugar. Follow the simple measured method, then chill and serve with optional mint. Learn the measured ingredients,

Make amber quince jam with sugar, lemon and optional cinnamon. Follow the slow simmering steps and refrigerator storage guidance for a thick autumn spread. Learn the measured ingre

Make refrigerator pickled cucumbers for a one-litre jar with dill and garlic. Use measured 5% vinegar, chill promptly and serve the crisp pickles cold. Learn the measured ingredien

Fresh cucumbers with dill, garlic and a measured vinegar brine, chilled for a crisp quick pickle. Follow the measured ingredients, clear steps, timing, serving ideas and storage