How “Russian” this recipe is I don’t know, but it’s one that has been given to my father by his friend and he’s been making it for as long as I can remember. Despite how it may seem, this cake is actually not overwhelmingly chocolate, the sour cream does a good job of bringing the [...]
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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 [...]
Tvorog – Russian Cottage Cheese
Tvorog – Russian Cottage Cheese Tvorog is a very popular and nutritious dairy product that is very similar to western cottage cheese, though most Russians will swear by tvorog. Similarly to cottage cheese, this is an extremely easy cheese to make at home, and a lot cheaper. It is commonly used in a variety of [...]