Russian Recipes

These are as authentic Russian as you can get without traveling to Russia. I received the recipe from my Russian language teacher in high school and have been making them ever since. The kids like them too! They take a little time to roll out - but then doesn't anything 'authentic' take a little time?

A not-so-typical filling for yummy pierogis!

This is a delicious Stroganoff that my Nana made all the time. My husband's favorite meal is Stroganoff, and before we met he never had homemade Stroganoff sauce. Once my mom made this for him, he has never eaten any other! Serve over rice or egg noodles.

Here is a delicious cake which is easy to prepare. You can also use this pastry base with pitted cherries, plums, or sliced peaches.

I have been looking for a good Russian Black Bread recipe. This one is the closest I have come. The vinegar adds a bit of a bite, but believe me, with cheese it is marvelous.

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.

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).

An elderly lady residing in Turkey served this to a friend of ours while he was in that country several years ago. She has since passed away, but her recipe lives on. It is the best Borscht recipe I've ever enjoyed. Serve topped with sour cream, extra dill weed, chopped fresh tomatoes.

Being of Norwegian descent, I really don't know how this Russian beef stroganoff came into the family. My grandma has made this recipe for 50 years that I know of and it is truly my favorite. Serve over noodles. For a wintertime comfort food this is the best. I actually like it so much that my wife and I will have this for dinner and the next morning we will eat the leftovers with a couple of eggs on the side for brunch. You can't beat it!

Ground beef makes this stroganoff sauce a quick, tasty comfort food served over noodles or mashed spuds.

Syrniki are traditional pancakes from Russia and usually served for breakfast with jam or sour cream. The cheese used to make them is called tvorog, the closest in the US would be farmer's cheese or quark.

This incredibly easy casserole recipe for ground beef stroganoff is the perfect comfort food that is filling, yet still weight-loss friendly.

Whether you're an old pro or brand new to the joys of pierogi, I hope you give these easy, cheesy dumplings a try.

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!

A rustic and hearty Eastern European classic originating from the Ukraine with beets, potatoes, and lentils. A wholesome soup for vegetarian diets and gentle on the budget, too. Serve with sour cream and fresh dill.

These are a nice addition on any cookie platter.

This is the best borscht I have ever eaten. Double the recipe, because it freezes well.

Stuffed cabbage rolls are very popular in Russia and are a staple in people's diet, especially during the winter months. This version is stuffed with rice and mixed ground meat. You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.

This classic beef stroganoff recipe uses ingredients commonly kept on hand for an easy and delicious family meal.

The traditional version of Rassolnik is made with barley, but often children prefer rice. So this new version became quite popular. Use brined pickles if you can find them.

Children will delight in this unique cake that's formed into the shape of an ant hill. This Russian favorite is fun to make with the kids, too!

Potato and cheese filling for Pierogi.

This cool, creamy and tangy dressing is a spicy pink classic!

Enjoy ... these are wonderful! I like to use almonds, but you can experiment with other nuts, if you like.