Category: Russian Foods

Easter Sweet Bread Easter Sweet Bread Easter Sweet BreadIngredients – Dough:.– 1 package (¼ oz.) active dry yeast.– ¼ c. warm water.– ¼ c. sugar.– ½ c. warm milk.– 1 c. flour.– 8 tbsp. unsalted butter.– ½ c. sugar 8 egg yolks (save 2 egg whites)*.– 1 tsp. vanilla extract.– 2 tsp. ground cardamom.– ½ tsp. salt.– 3 to 3½ c. flour.– ⅓ c. golden raisins.– ¼ c. slivered almonds.– ¼ c. chopped candied orange rind.– (optional) Glaze:.– 1 c. powdered sugar.– 2 tsp. lemon juice.– ⅛ tsp. almond extract.–…

Pancakes Pancakes Blini are a must during Maslenitsa, but they make a delicious breakfast on any day.Ingredients – 4 c. all-purpose flour.– 2 c. buttermilk.– 1 egg.– ½ tsp. salt.– 1 tbsp. sugar.– ½ to 1 c. warm water (optional).– sunflower oil for fryin. Instructions Step 1:Place flour in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add buttermilk, beating well with a spoon.Step 2:Add egg, salt, and sugar and stir until blended. Mixture should be the consistency of pancake batter. If mixture is too thick, stir in ½ c. warm water. Set…

Raspberry Kisel Raspberry Kisel Kisel is a thick fruit dessert that is served chilled. Fresh raspberries make kisel a delectable summer treat.Ingredients – 1 lb. raspberries (fresh or frozen and thawed)*.– ½ c. cornstarch.– 8½ c. water.– 1 c. sugar.– whipped cream or nondairy topping. Instructions Step 1:1. If using fresh raspberries, wash in cold water and drain well. Place raspberries in a large bowl and crush well with the back of a spoon. Set aside.Step 2:2. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with ½ c. water and stir until…

Cheese Pancakes Cheese Pancakes Sirniki can be eaten for supper or for breakfast.They are often served with sour cream, honey, or jam.Ingredients – 2 lb. farmer cheese or ricotta cheese.– 1 egg.– ½ c. sugar, plus extra for sprinkling.– ½ tsp. salt.– 1 to 1½ c. all-purpose flour.– sunflower oil for fryin. Instructions Step 1:In a large bowl, mash cheese with a fork. Add egg and mix well. Stir in sugar and salt.Step 2:Add flour, a little at a time, until dough is firm enough to knead by hand. Continue…

Fruit Compote Fruit Compote Kompot is a thick, sweet fruit drink that makes an excellent dessert or snack. Serve kompot in tall glasses with spoons for scooping up the fruit at the bottom.Ingredients – 1 lb. fruit*.– 6 c. water.– ½ c. to 2 c. sugar.– 1 whole cinnamon stick.– ⅛ tsp. nutmeg. Instructions Step 1:Wash fruit in cold water and cut into small pieces. Remove all pits and inedible seeds.Step 2:Place fruit in a large kettle and add 6 c. water. Bring to a boil over high heat.Step 3:Reduce…

Spring Vegetable Salad Spring Vegetable Salad Vegetable salad goes well with a variety of dressings.This recipe is made with sour cream, but it is also delicious when made with mayonnaise or with vinegar and oil.Ingredients – 2 bunches radishes.– 1 bunch scallions.– 3 cucumbers, peeled.– 8 oz. feta cheese.– 1 tbsp. olive oil.– 1½ c. sour cream*.– ½ tsp. salt. Instructions Step 1:Wash vegetables well in cold water. Cut roots and leaves off of radishes.Step 2:Cut roots and any dried-out tips off of scallions.Step 3:Slice cucumbers and radishes into thin…

Beef Stroganoff Beef Stroganoff Beef Stroganoff, a dish that originated in the 1800s, was named after a member of an aristocratic Russian familyIngredients – 3 tbsp. sunflower oil.– 3 medium onions, peeled and chopped.– 1½ lb. beef (filet, tips, or tenderloin), sliced in short, thin strips.– 1 pinch salt.– 1 pinch pepper.– 2 tbsp. butter.– 2 tbsp. flour.– 1 tsp. ground dry mustard.– 1 c. beef broth (or water with bouillon).– ¼ c. sour cream fresh parsley to garnis. Instructions Step 1: Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high…