Tag: Eastern European cuisine

• Russian Cuisines January 4, 2025

Vareniki (вареники) are a traditional Russian dish, often referred to as dumplings. They are made by filling dough with various fillings such as potatoes, cottage cheese, meat, mushrooms, fruit, or berries, and then boiling them. Vareniki are similar to pierogi from Poland and other Eastern European dumplings but have their own distinct characteristics and filling...

• Russian Cuisines January 4, 2025

Borscht (Борщ) is a traditional soup that is widely popular in Russian, Ukrainian, and Eastern European cuisine. Its most distinctive characteristic is its vibrant red color, which comes from beets, the primary ingredient. Borscht is a hearty, flavorful soup that can be served hot or cold and is often accompanied by sour cream and fresh...