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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Russian Vinaigrette Salad
This one is a common dish in Eastern Europe but it is not at all what is known as “Vinaigrette” in the west. This is actually a variation of a potato salad with the addition of beets. Very popular in the former soviet states, and there are many variations of this from region to region. [...]
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) [...]
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. [...]
Russian Mushrooms in Sour Cream
What do you get when you take the beef out of beef stroganoff? Very simple and can be served as an appetizer for a party. Ingredients 1-2lbs baby portabella or white mushrooms 1 onion butter for cooking 2-3 tbs sour cream Wash and thinly slice the mushrooms. Heat some butter in a pan and add [...]
Sprats Appetizer
European sprats are a type of small fish commonly, smoked, salted, and canned. Similar to sardines, they are primarily served as appetizer. You can serve them on a plate to compliment some vodka or dress with some lemon juice. The way my parents usually serve them is to make little sandwiches with them. You’ll need [...]
Polish Dill Pickles
This a polish recipe and I am sure there are native Russian variants of this recipe. In reality, a pickle is a pickle, and all of Eastern Europe eats the same thing. What you’ll need: dark green, hard cucumbers. If they are medium-large, cut off the ends mustard seed bay leaves unground black pepper fresh [...]
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 [...]
Russian Spinach / Sorrel Soup – Schevel
This is a popular and very healthy soup in Russia that can be eaten either hot or cold and is quite popular in the summer. The soup is not actually made with spinach, in Russia it is made with Sorrel leaves, which are similar in texture but are sour. I’ve yet to find sorrel in [...]
Russian Salad – Olivier / Olivye
This one is a staple of any Russian special occasion and there are countless variations and personal takes on this recipe. The original was the creation of a French chef working in Russia in the 19th century, and has since become definitive “Russian salad.” This recipe is my mother’s, and of all the ones I’ve [...]