Russian Borscht
Although some might argue that this dish is Ukrainian, it has become a staple soup in Russian cuisine as well. The most important ingredient of this soup is beetroot, a...
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Cuisine: Russian Recipes
Russian recipes often include a dynamic combination of fish, caviar, mushrooms, berries honey and poultry. To find out more about the recipes we have available to browse through, simply scroll down to view them.
Shashlik
Although Shashlik is not a Russian dish per se, it is a very popular dish in Russia (and around the world!) In Russia, it is often referred to as Russian...
Pelmeni (Dumplings)
Pelmeni are similar to the Italian tortelinis or the Polish pieorgi, but is the Russian version. They are smaller than traditonal pierogi, with a thin dough and raw filling, which...
Bliny (Crepes)
Bliny are a small version of pancakes made with eggs, flour, and milk or kefir (a fermented milk drink.) They are mostly eaten for breakfast with sour cream, honey, apple...
Olivier/Russian Salad
This Russian salad is mostly eaten on holidays, for the sake of convenience and tradition. Olivier salad is made with vegetables, meat, eggs, and generously dressed with mayo. It’s a...
Syrniki
Syrniki are slightly sweet, cheesy Russian pancakes made from Farmer’s cheese. They are super soft and just slightly sweet on the inside. Syrniki are traditionally made with tvorog, a fresh cheese...
Kasha (Russian Porridge)
One of the most prominent sayings about Russian cuisine roughly translates as “Shschi and kasha are our food”. And it truly is so: Russians are very fond of any kind of groats eaten...
Herring Under a Fur Coat / Dressed Herring
This dish with its amusing name is one of the favorite Russian foods for the holiday table. It’s a layered salad, made with salted herring, onions, boiled potatoes, carrots, beetroots, and...
Solyanka
Many Russians love this authentic Russian soup because of its rich consistency and sour flavor. The name itself is derived from the word salt, which it one of the most...
Okroshka
Okroshka is a cold traditional Russian soup. They say okroshka originated on the banks of Volga river invented by burlaks, poor work people hired to haul barges upstream in the...
Shchi
This mouth-watering soup is probably one of the most ancient Russian dishes, with its history dating back to the 9th century. It is very easy to cook, and, back in...
Russian Pork Aspic-Kholodets or Studen
Kholodets is a food loved by many generations in Russia, even though it takes over a day to prepare! It is a jellied meat dish. To make true kholodets, your...