Here’s a Russian favorite. Ukha, sometimes also spelled as Uha, is a Russian “fish soup” which is mostly just fish broth. The story goes that Russian fishermen would prepare this …
Solianka or Russian Beef Soup
In a land of harsh winters, it’s no surprise that soul-warming soups are a mainstay. Undoubtedly the most recognizable to Westerners is borscht, a beet soup served with sour cream. …
Russian Potato Salad (Parve)
Introduced into Russia in the early 18th century, potatoes took a slow route to popularity. Despite continual governmental encouragement to plant them, peasants remained skeptical of this tasty tuber until …
Russian Cheese Salad
This recipe was the favorite of the Russian dishes served at their wedding. Simple, tangy and can be used more than a side dish. Serve on top of bread or …
Hearty Bean and Pasta Soup recipe
A great choice of soups in Russian cuisine is explained by the folk habit to have a soup meal at least once a day. Schi, borsch, rassolnik, botvinia, ukha, okroshka, …
Borscht with Meat
Cold borscht exists in many different cultures. Some of these include Lithuanian (šaltibarščiai), Polish (Chłodnik, literally ‘cooler’), Belarusian, Ukrainian and Russian (swekolnik) cultures. As a traditional European cold soup, it …
Baklazhanovaya Ikra recipe
Appetizers, as in any cuisine culture, and Russia is not an exception, serve as small snacks before main course. Russian appetizers (in Russian, they are called “zakuski”) were meant mainly …
Azerbaijan pilaf recipe
Russia’s size accounts in part for its rich culinary heritage. Fertile plains provide grains for breads, brews, pastries and cereals. Rivers and seas offer fish, including the coveted caviar-laden sturgeon. …
Apple Sharlott recipe
From olden times bread in the Russia was the evidence of hard work, prosperity and fortune. Guests were welcomed with Russian bread, holiday tables were decorated with delicious ruddy pies; …
