After a long hiatus, I’ve decided the first update needs to be another Russian favorite. This one is a very old Russian recipe and is actually Tatar in origin. Like with many old dishes, there are a large number of variations of this one. However, this particular recipe is how my family’s been doing it [...]
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Uzbek style Plov – Pilaf
This dish is native to most of the countries in central and was spread to Russia during its soviet days. Indian cuisine has its own versions as well. As with any dish such as this, there are countless variations and many different names. In this recipe we use pork; in my family we prefer pork [...]
Meat Stuffed Blinchiki / Blintzes
Meat Stuffed Blinchiki / Blintzes (14) This is a very common dish most places in Eastern Europe but may be by different names. In the West, it is mostly known by its Polish name of “blintzes,” however the dish is essentially the same. It can be prepared with a wide variety of fillings, most commonly [...]
Russian Bean / Fasol Soup
This was a soup I ate quite often as a kid. Though soups are a major part of Russian cuisine, I wasn’t very fond of them as a child. Over the years though, they’ve grown on me, and the Fasol Soup has become one of my favorites. Ingredients: 1.5 cups kidney beans (we use white) [...]
Golubtsi – Meat Stuffed Cabbage rolls
This is a very common household dish in Russia and other Eastern European countries that goes back quite a while. As with most other household dishes, there are many different recipes having different fillings, sauces, etc. This recipe is the one that is prepared in my family and the results are quite good. Ingredients 1 [...]
Borscht – Russian Beet Soup
Borscht – Russian Beet Soup This dish is one of the staples of Russian cuisine, and it seems it has gained some popularity in the West as well. Like with most traditional recipes, there are many variations of this soup and the particular one I give here is one that is prepared within my family. [...]
Beef Stroganoff
This has been one of my favorite dishes since childhood and fortunately it is also extremely easy to make. Ingredients: 1.5 lb thinly sliced beef, cut into strips. Go for a cut that’s not too tough, otherwise you have to tenderize the meat. 0.5 lb sour cream 1 medium onion (chopped) 2 tbs all purpose [...]
Russian Special Occasion Menu
My dad celebrated his 51st birthday just a little over a week ago and we had a few guests over at our house for dinner. I have tried to compile a list of all the essential dishes at the dinner including their recipes. They’re not as detailed as they usually would be, but I have [...]
Kolduni – Meat Stuffed Draniki / Latkes
This one is another recipe native to Belarus and might not be very well known other places. It is very simple is basically a combination of the Draniki recipe and the Kotleti recipe. All that you really have to know is how to make the stuffed patties. Ingredients Draniki ~15 medium potatoes 1 onion (grated) [...]
Beef and Pork Kotleti/Cutlets – Russian Meatballs
This is a very common Russian dish that has a million variations and tastes. They are commonly served as a side to potatoes, kasha, or pasta and are a staple of Russian home cooking. According to some Russian men woman’s “worthiness” as a wife and home make can be judged by how well she can [...]