These boiled, then fried potatoes get a flavor boost from garlic, butter and fresh herbs, and make an excellent appetizer or a side dish.

Mushrooms with Sour Cream Sauce – Russian appetizer “Gribi v Smetane”.

Honey Poppy Seed Roll – Bread

“Blintzes” with Cabbage – Stuffed Pancakes step by step photos.

Roasted Marrow Bones on Toast with Onion-Capers Salad

Chicken Broth with Russian Potato “Klotski”, or Dumplings.This warming soup brings the summery flavor of basil to mid-autumn meals.

Russian Cuisine: “Kasha” – Millet Porridge with Butternut Squash & Golden Raisins

Russian Monday: “Pirozhki” – Baked Stuffed Pies.

Kissel has been integral part of traditional Russian cuisine for a long time.

Plump, sweet, fragrant vatrushkas are a perfect fit for your holiday table as well as your daily cup of tea.

Sour Cherry Vareniky – Sweet and sour dumplings, recipe from my childhood.

It is very hard to limit yourself to only one piece, you may not notice how fast the whole cake might be gone.

Russian Monday: Vinaigrette – Root Vegetable Salad.

This traditional pie is an ideal dish for special occasions and it makes a perfect brunch.

Russian Cabbage Soup – Shchi.