Cabbage is an excellent source of dietary fiber that fills the stomach and lessens hunger pangs. The Russians enjoy cabbage in many different variations - as sauerkraut, in soups or just sautéed. Read more...
Cabbage Stew: with meat or vegetarian
Shchi: Russian cabbage soup
Golubtsi: Russian stuffed cabbage rolls
A recipe for Russian pancakes. The real dough for bliny should consist of equal parts of flour and liquid. Traditionally the Russians eat blini with different fillings. Try the most popular fillings made of minces meat or curd. Read more...
Specialists argue over the ingredients: some take apples instead of carrots; others add meat or fish and make a dressing using mayonnaise or sour cream. As you know, there's no accounting for taste. Read more...
Red Beet Salad: healthy and yummi
Mushroom Caviar: with onions and garlic
Stroganoff Salad: a fine mix of mushrooms, green onions and cooked beef
more Salads and Appetizers
Solyanka is one of the most popular dishes of the Russian cuisine. There are different kinds of Solyanka: with meat, sausages, fish or mushrooms. Most important ingredients are cucumber pickles or salted mushrooms. Read more...
Borsch: Russian red (or beet) soup
Shchi: Russian Cabbage Soup
Rassolnik: salty sour soup
more Soups and Stews
This dough is best for pierogi with vegetable fillings, for example, with mashed potatoes, carrots, cabbage or green onion. Read more...
Vatrushki: Russian cheese pockets
Russian Apple Pie Sharlotka
more Baking Recipes
This dish originates from Siberia and was a popular meal among coachmen or hunters on their long trips across this vast and cold part of Russia. Pelmeni was first frozen food that could be easily cooked and eaten either at home or on a journey. Read more...
Steamed Salmon with Parsley Sauce: tasty and healthy
more Main Dishes
Chicken cutlets made of ground chicken are actually hamburger. They are very popular in Russia and are usually served on specials occasions. Also Tsar Nicholas I. and Alexander Pushkin loved this dish. Read more...
Rice Salad: with Tuna and Sweet Corn
Pea soup: with smoked meat and bacon pieces
Fish Hamburger: with Cauliflower and Mashed Potatoes
Barbecue and grilling are widely popular in Russia. Most of the time the Russians enjoy Caucasian style barbecue threading small pieces of meat and vegetables onto long metal skewers. So the main and side dish are cooked at the same time. Read more...
Shashlik: easy basic marinade
Pork Shashlik: 2 recipes
Chicken Shashlik: in Nut Marinade
more Grilling and BBQ
In Russia kvass has been one of the most popular beverages for centuries, and with good reason. Kvass improves digestion and boosts metabolism. It helps prevent infections and keep the heart and circulatory system healthy. Read more...
Cranberry Water with Honey: discover the healing power of cranberry
