Russian recipe collection

Russian marinated pearl onions (Luk Marinovannyi) pickled in apple cider vinegar with dill, caraway seeds, red pepper flakes, and peppercorns. Ready in two weeks.

Malinnik is a chilled Russian raspberry soup blended with claret wine and sugar, lifted with a fizz of soda water, and finished with a dollop of sour cream. A bright, boozy summer dessert soup.

Nachynka z kapusty: Ukrainian cabbage and sauerkraut filling with sauteed onions, butter, and black pepper. A traditional Christmas Eve pyrohy and holubtsi filling from Western Ukraine.

Feta and scallion omelet seasoned with paprika and fresh dill, folded soft and fluffy. A quick brunch omelet with a Russian-style salty-cheese filling that comes together in minutes.

Oven baked chicken Kiev stuffed with chive-lemon butter, breaded with seasoned crumbs, pan-seared then finished in the oven for a crispy golden crust.

Paska: the traditional Russian Easter cheese dessert pyramid, loaded with raisins, candied fruit, almonds, and real vanilla bean. A centerpiece served with kulich bread.

Paskha, the traditional Russian Easter cheese dessert with cottage cheese, farmer's cheese, raspberry jam, candied orange peel, and almonds. Molded, drained, and served cold.

Pisnyi borsch is a traditional Ukrainian meatless beet soup with dried boletus mushrooms, root vegetables, and beet kvas for a tart, jewel-toned broth served with vushka dumplings.

Poppy seed roll: an Eastern European yeasted bread wrapped around a rich poppy seed filling sweetened with honey and orange-lemon zest. Holiday classic.

Russian meatballs (bitki): beef and veal meatballs fried golden in butter and smothered in a sour cream and mushroom sauce. Old-world comfort food, straight from the Russian babushka's kitchen.

This spectacular stuffed pumpkin can be the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table.

Selyodka pod ukropnym sousom is a Russian herring appetizer marinated in red wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and dill. A classic cold zakuska that chills for hours before serving.

Russian herring in mustard sauce with sour cream, olive oil, and capers. A classic cold zakuska appetizer that marinates for hours and pairs with dark bread and vodka.

Sous Provencal is a light, airy sauce made from hand-emulsified egg yolks, whipped egg whites, sour cream, mustard, and red wine vinegar. A French-Russian cold sauce for fish and vegetables.

Super easy mini cheesecakes use a vanilla wafer as the instant crust and bake right in the muffin tin. Five ingredients, foolproof, and individually portioned for parties or potlucks.

Tahini and hazelnut dip with pan-roasted hazelnuts, garlic, lemon juice, and sesame paste. A nutty, creamy vegan dip with rich toasted flavor that deepens overnight in the fridge.