Kutia Dessert
Kutia/Kut’ya is one of the main dishes on the Christmas Eve table in Ukraine and Russia. Kutia was the first thing served at the Sviat Vechir meal. The hospodar (man...
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Cuisine: Ukrainian Recipes
Chicken Kiev
How to Make Chicken Kiev: Traditionally classic Chicken Kiev is made from whole chicken breast – it is separated from whole chicken with the wing bone, which at the end...
Lazy holubtsi (Lazy Cabbage Rolls)
We love holubtsi (stuffed cabbage leaves), but who has time? Solution: lazy holubtsi, or unstuffed cabbage roll casserole! Yum! How to Make Lazy holubtsi (Lazy Cabbage Rolls): Dice the onion...
Holubtsi “Stuffed cabbage”
Holubtsi are traditional Ukrainian cabbage rolls, especially beloved in the Carpathians. While holubtsi are usually stuffed with minced meat, the dish can be made vegetarian with plain rice or buckwheat....
Nalesniki/Nalysnkyky /Crepes
Nalysnkyky are the Ukrainian version of crepes. The secret of cooking crepes is to cook the crepe until the top is dry before you flip it over, and then cook...
Tsvikli (Beet and Horseradish Relish)
Tsvikli, also known as tsvitli (tsvytli) and tsvikly (tsvykly), is a traditional Ukrainian spicy sauce made of beets and horseradish. It is traditionally prepared for Easter but can be made...
Olivye (Ukrainian Potato Salad)
Olivye (Olivier) salad is a traditional dish served at most family get-togethers, in restaurants, at parties, and for New Year’s, Christmas, and Easter holidays. The salad is creamy, delicious, and...
Holodets Meat Jelly/ Holodnoe
Kholodets (or holodets) is a traditional dish in various east and west European cuisines (Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, and many others). The recipe for kholodets is very simple but quite time...
Hutsul Dish Banosh/ Banush
Banush is a dish popular in the Carpathian region of western Ukraine and in Romania, where the dish is called bălmuș. Banush (or banosh) is ground corn cooked in cream...
Pierogie/Pirohy or Varenyky
Ever heard of Varenyky before? ⠀ Varenyky (vareniki/dumplings) are known all over the world and Ukraine is the motherland of this wonderful dish. Ukrainian varenyky can be both a main...
Easter Cheese Paska (No Baking)
Easter Paska is a work of art especially produced for the blessing of the basked of foods at church. Paska is made with eggs, butter, and other good things that...
Ukrainian Beet Salad (Vinehret)
Vinehret is a healthy and vitamin-rich Ukrainian salad, perfect for fasting. It is very delicious and easy to prepare! If you love beets, you’re going to love this easy and...
Classic Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup)
Borscht is a hearty soup, usually colored red from beetroot (though there are green and white varieties of the soup), and for centuries, it has been a daily dish in...
Ukrainean Babka/ Paska/ Easter Bread
Traditional Easter Babka is a rich yeast cake bread traditionally served at Easter. It is one of the most distinctive Ukrainian breads. A successful babka – rich, tender, fine textured,...
Sorrel Soup
Soup lovers! Green borscht is a very famous Ukrainian and Russian soup full of sorrel and with lemon juice, potato, and chicken breast. Sorrel, if you’ve never tried it, is...
Deruny (Potato Pancakes)
Potato pancakes are associated with various European cuisines. In Ukraine, they are called “deruny”, in Russia and Belarus “draniki”, and similar recipes can be found in Polish, German, Austrian, and...