Smetannyk (Smetannik) Recipe
Smetannyk in Ukrainian or Smetannik in Russian is a very popular cake in Ukraine, Russia and Moldova. This delicious cake easily competes with exquisite French desserts. It is tender, moist,...
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Ukrainian Cuisine
Medovik (Medovyk) Recipe
Medovik is a Russian cake that was incredibly popular during the Soviet era, but it’s still loved today in many Eastern and Central European countries. It is also a popular...
Napoleon Cake
Despite the French name of this cake, every Ukrainian will swear to their exclusive ownership of this recipe. One of the signatures of the local dessert cuisine, Napoleon is light,...
Spartak Cake
The absolute pinnacle of Ukrainian cake cuisine, Spartak cake has fans all over the world. It might take a bit of baking time – you need 8 layers – but...
Green Borscht (Sorrel Soup)
If there is a soup that can potentially beat the Ukrainian red borscht, it’s… Ukrainian green borscht. This one is often regarded as a younger summer brother of red borscht...
Piana Vyshnia Cake (Drunken Cherry Cake)
An absolute favorite of many, Piana Vyshnia is one of the most popular choices for a wedding or birthday cake. It is no wonder. This ‘drunken’ dessert is moist, tangy,...
Kutia
Kutia is the queen of the Christmas Eve table in Ukraine. The head of the household is always the first to taste kutia, once the whole family have said their...
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...
Tsvikli (Beet-and-Horseradish Relish)
Ukrainians like beetroots in general and see them as the local superfood, hence the popularity of red borscht and beetroot salad as well as numerous modern beetroot smoothies and even...
Vinehret/ Ukrainian Vinaigrette
Ukrainian vinehret may be defined as a village salad – it is made almost exclusively of anything you grow in your garden. It is easy to make, affordable, and rich...
Banosh (Ground Corn Dish)
Banosh is the most delicious ground corn dish made with lots of thick sour cream and served with rich sheep cheese (bryndza), frangrant fried mushrooms, sautéed onions, and crunchy pork...
Monastyrska Izba (Monastic Hut Cake)
If you are a fan of cherries, you will go crazy about the traditional Ukrainian Monastic Hut cake. This shortbread triangular dessert indeed tastes just as fantastic as it looks....
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...
Murashnyk (Ant Hill Cake)
Are you searching for a special recipe for a spectacular appearance at a kids’ party? This Ant Hill Cake will impress both adults and children. The simplest form of this...
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...
Makovo Vyshnevyi (Poppyseed Cake with Cherry Jelly)
A masterful combination of sourish cherry jelly and sweetish, moist poppyseed mixture gives your tongue a pleasant, slightly tickling sensation. Emphasized by a lightweight soft sponge, this taste is unlike...
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...
Kotleta Po Kyivsky (Chicken Kyiv)
Chicken Kyiv is one of those retro recipes – it’s over 100 years old – that never go out of fashion. The dish itself might look humble and unpretentious from the outside,...
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...
Nalysnyky (Ukrainian Crepes)
Sweet nalysnyky are arguably the most popular Ukrainian dessert, especially when filled with farmer’s cheese. Farmer’s cheese and sour cream is always a good idea, they say in Ukraine. You’ll...
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...
Holubtsi
Holubtsi are one of the most popular Ukrainian meat-based dishes, typically consumed on festive occasions or weekends. They are cabbage rolls stuffed with the mixture of cooked rice and minced...
KholodetsÂ
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...