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Russian Vinegret Salad

On May 4, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Most of us don’t associate Russian cuisine with vegetables. But when summer rolls around, people try to consume all the fresh vitamins they can. I have never seen nor gorged on so many exquisite ripe berries as I have in Russia. Every morsel is eaten with love, and worthy of the affection.

This salad is […]

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Russian Pirozhki

On January 31, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Pirozhki can be stuffed with just about anything. Mashed potato or cabbage and onions are traditional fillings. This recipe uses ground beef.  J. Dickinson, talented cook and scholar, informs us, “mashed sweet potato with cheddar, garlic and ground chipotle is a favorite at our house.”

I suggest letting your imagination run wild. Makes two dozen […]

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Tatar Beef Pelmeni

On February 22, 2015 · Leave a Comment

In Central Asia, every grocery store teems with frozen pelmeni.

They can’t compare with homemade, handcrafted little pockets bursty with juicy meaty goodness. Here is a recipe from Tatarstan, which lies on the Volga River in Central Russia.

Tatar Beef Pelmeni

Tatars are Muslims and not supposed to eat pork. Though this recipe only […]

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