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Photo of: Traditional Russian Pirozhki

Traditional Russian Pirozhki

Submitted by: The Beatles Rock My Sox 
Home Town: Woodstock, New York, USA
Living In: Bremerton, Washington, USA
Small pockets of dough are filled with cabbage and hard-cooked egg before baking. I'm Russian, and this recipe has been handed down from my grandma. They taste delicious, and are a great comfort food (or any other food). 

Photo of: Solianka or Russian Beef Soup

Solianka or Russian Beef Soup

Submitted by: Karena 
The recipe for this rich and tangy Russian soup calls for wild mushrooms and three types of meat cooked in a highly seasoned beef stock with kalamata olives, marinated mushrooms, capers, and dill pickles. 

Buckwheat Blinis

Submitted by: bob's wife 
This is an old, Russian recipe. These small, yeast-raised, buckwheat pancakes are traditionally served with caviar (or even smoked salmon). 

Photo of: Russian Mushroom and Potato Soup

Russian Mushroom and Potato Soup

Submitted by: DTERESA 
I make this soup every Halloween and is the 'signal' to the family that the cool weather has arrived. I've been making it for 15 years now and out of all the soups I make, it is still everyone's favorite. Enjoy! 

Photo of: Sweet Russian Cabbage Soup

Sweet Russian Cabbage Soup

Submitted by: Ron Shepherd 
Home Town: Clinton, Missouri, USA
Living In: Garden City, Missouri, USA
This is a simple recipe for a wonderful rich cabbage soup. 

Photo of: Russian Black Bread

Russian Black Bread

Submitted by: Mary 
There 's a nice tangy bite to this hearty dark rye that still has a tender crumb, thanks to bread flour. Cocoa and coffee powders darken the loaf, and caraway and fennel seeds impart just a bit of licorice flavor. 

Photo of: Taylor's Piroshki

Taylor's Piroshki

Submitted by: Taylor's Mommy 
These are authentic Russian piroshki filled with ground beef and onion, seasoned with dill weed and deep fried. You could also add a little cheese in the filling as you are making them. They also may be baked. 

Photo of: Russian Cabbage Borscht

Russian Cabbage Borscht

Submitted by: Puma 
Red cabbage and beets are slowly stewed with sauteed onions, caraway seeds, potatoes, carrots, celery, and dill weed. Cider vinegar, honey, and tomato puree provide additional depth of flavor to this recipe originally handed down from an elderly Turkish woman. 

Photo of: Borscht I

Borscht I

Submitted by: DeeDee 
Only one medium beet is used in this recipe for a meatless vegetable and cabbage soup which will serve a large group. 

Photo of: Chicken Kiev

Chicken Kiev

Submitted by: Lillie Ann 
Lemony herbed butter is the flavor point of this elegant entree. 

Photo of: Pierogi I

Pierogi I

Submitted by: Jill 
Fashion delicious piergi wrappers out of flour, eggs, sour cream, salt and water, then stuff them with a savory sauerkraut filling or a traditional potato and cheese filling. Cook in boiling water or freeze for later use. 

Photo of: Ukrainian Apple Cake (Yabluchnyk)

Ukrainian Apple Cake (Yabluchnyk)

Submitted by: Olga Drozd 
This is a delicious layered apple cake topped with streusel which is easy to prepare. You can also use this pastry base with pitted cherries, plums, or sliced peaches. 

Photo of: Russian Green Bean and Potato Soup

Russian Green Bean and Potato Soup

Submitted by: Idealnut 
Home Town: Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði, Iceland
This is a hearty Russian vegetable soup with a great flavor. Add seasonal veggies for more variety. Enjoy! 

Photo of: Potato and Cheese Filling for Pierogi

Potato and Cheese Filling for Pierogi

Submitted by: Jill 
Mashed potatoes and Cheddar cheese make a hearty, comforting filling for squares of Pierogi dough. 

Photo of: Chicken Kiev

Chicken Kiev

Submitted by: William 'Uncle Bill' Anatooskin 
This fantastic Russian Chicken Kiev recipe has been my family favorite for the past 30 years. It is reasonably easy to prepare and is worth the time. 

Russian Potato Salad

Submitted by: KATUSHKA92 
This is no ordinary potato salad. This salad consists of potatoes, turkey hot dogs, pickles, scallions, hard-boiled eggs, and sweet peas. All of the ingredients are finely chopped and dressed with mayonnaise. This salad has been in my family for four generations. Enjoy! 

Photo of: Chilled Russian Salad Dressing

Chilled Russian Salad Dressing

Submitted by: sal 
This cool, creamy and tangy dressing is a spicy pink classic! 

Photo of: Russian Salmon and Potato Salad

Russian Salmon and Potato Salad

Submitted by: JMRIBKA 
This salmon salad is a very popular dish served at Russian gatherings and is usually the first one to disappear. It is easy to prepare and can be served at a picnic or as an appetizer. 

Photo of: Russian Style Creamy Salad Dressing

Russian Style Creamy Salad Dressing

Submitted by: sal 
This cool, creamy and slightly spicy dressing is a tantalizing combination of spices in a mayonnaise, sour cream and piquant tomato base. 

Photo of: Beet, Walnut and Prune Salad

Beet, Walnut and Prune Salad

Submitted by: Irene 
Home Town: Andover, Massachusetts, USA
Living In: Cliffside Park, New Jersey, USA
This beet salad works great as a side dish. It's garlicky, creamy, sweet, a little crunchy, and a little salty. Enjoy this authentic Russian recipe that everyone in my family always makes. 

 
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