Sarmale (Romanian Cabbage Rolls)
The Romanian word “sarma” is borrowed from the Turkish language – sarmak, where it means “to wrap, to wrap.” Sarmale is just that – cabbage (in this case, sour cabbage) wrapped...
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Easter
The luxurious Easter recipes on display will almost make you forget about chocolate. If you keep looking you may even find a recipe or two that will help you turn that chocolate into something even more amazing.
Lazy Holubtsi (Lazy Cabbage Rolls)
I bet everyone who has visited Ukraine or taken some interest in its cuisine knows and loves holubtsi (meat-stuffed cabbage rolls), one of the most popular main dishes. These people...
Kyivskyi Cake (Kyiv Cake)
This legendary Ukrainian cake has been around for almost 100 years old, but its popularity is still growing. The combination of soft sponge layers and airy, crunchy meringue makes the...
Makivnyk (Poppyseed Roll)
Poppyseeds are a symbol of success in Ukrainian culture, which partly explains the love of this national cake. Usually an Easter and Christmas dessert, Ukrainian Makivnyk is also baked for no...
Borscht
The hallmark of Ukrainian cuisine is borscht, a hearty and super healthy comfort soup with a rich red color lent by beetroots. There’s hardly anyone in Ukraine or beyond who...
Deruny (Potato Pancakes)
Potato pancakes or deruny are one of the most beloved meat-free dishes in Ukraine. They have been popular throughout history and saved many lives during the Ukrainian Terror Famine in...
Olivier (Olivye) Salad – Ukrainian Potato Salad
On Christmas, Easter, or at a Sunday get-together in Ukraine, you’re most likely to be treated to the Olivier salad. It is indeed the number one cold dish on every...
Paska/ Easter Bread
Ukrainians hold bread in high regard as it symbolizes the body of Jesus Christ. Paska is therefore the center piece of the Easter basket and table and a triumph of...
Traditional Ukrainian Potato Varenyky
I bet you’ve heard about varenyky, whose motherland is Ukraine. If not, I envy you as you still have your first taste to savor. These wonderful dumplings, with all kinds...
Kholodets
Kholodets is the most iconic Ukrainian cold dish and the king of any festive table. Its recipe is rather simple albeit quite time-consuming. The basis for Ukrainian aspic is natural...
A Guide to Ukrainian Easter Food & Basket
Time to celebrate the Ukrainian Easter. It is one of the most important Christian holidays, when, in normal times, people treasure its sacred meaning, enjoy the opportunity to get together,...
Æbleflæsk (Apple Purée with Smoked Bacon and Onion)
This popular Danish dish is best made in the pan in which you cooked your bacon – simply put in sliced apples and cook them in the bacon fat until...
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...
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...
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,...
ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOM, CHORIZO, BRIE AND DILL FRITTATA
Frittata is one of those items you can make when all you have in the fridge are eggs and a few bits and pieces; it’s entirely welcoming to your creativity....
ZUCCHINI, LEMON THYME & GINGER SOUP
Although it has recently felt a bit like summer, it technically is still spring. And since it is, I thought what better way to highlight this fact than with a...