Russian recipes
Russian pancakes: blin, blinz or bliny
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.
Grilling and BBQ
Shashlik: Barbecue Caucasian style
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.
Russian recipes / Less known but worth trying
Russian Recipes / Salads and Appetizers
Salad Vinaigrette: basic recipe and variations
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.
Russian Recipes / Soups and Stews
Solyanka: rich salty spicy stew
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.
Russian Recipes / Main Dishes
Pelmeni: Russian meat dumplings
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.
Russian recipes / Drinks
Kvass: a refreshing and healthy bread drink
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.
Cabbage Recipes
Cabbage: Healthy and Delicious Energy-Booster
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.