Garlic Pampushky
These garlicky buns are a popular accompaniment to borshch thorughout much of central and eastern Ukraine. How to Make the Buns: Preheat the oven to 425ËšFÂ In a bowl, sprinkle...
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Vushka Filling
This recipe will yield filling for about 100-150 vushka (depending on the size of the dough square and how much filling you put in each). How to Make Vushka Filling:...
Fish in Aspic
How to Make Fish in Aspic: Clean the fish, remove the head and tail (or have your fishmonger do it). Place into a large oval casserole/roaster, add the seasoning, fish...
Uzvar (Kompot)
How to Make Uzvar: Put the honey in a pan. Pour water over it and bring to a boil. Add the dried pears, 5 minutes later add the apples, 5...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...