Picked up a bag of buckwheat and have no idea what to do with it? Make this buckwheat with creamy mushrooms. (This …
From the Motherland (Ukrainian Recipes)
"From the Motherland" is a series where I pay homage to my Ukrainian heritage and share the beloved Eastern European recipes I grew up eating - including classics like varenyky, borscht, vinegret, and kompot. You'll also find Ukrainian-inspired vegan and vegetarian recipes with my own spin on them, like this buckwheat kasha with mushrooms and vegetarian golubtsi.
Vegan Pea Soup with Garlicky Croutons
This easy vegan pea soup uses healthy everyday ingredients. Garlicky homemade croutons make it the ultimate winter …
Ukrainian Pan-Fried Potatoes with Onions and Mushrooms
These pan-fried potatoes with onions and mushrooms are a nostalgic comfort food from my childhood. (This recipe is part …
Ukrainian Dill Potatoes
Ukrainian dill potatoes are an Eastern European classic and a staple side dish in my personal repertoire. Easy to make, …
Ukrainian Leek Salad with Carrots and Apples
This simple leek salad is a crunchy and refreshing side dish. Think of it as a peppery cabbage-less coleslaw. (This …
Traditional Ukrainian Potato Varenyky
From the Motherland is a series where I pay homage to my Eastern European heritage and share my favorite childhood …
Ukrainian Eggplant Caviar (“Ikra”)
Eggplant caviar is the Soviet summer staple you didn’t know you needed. Think of it as Eastern European salsa or …
From the Motherland: Lenivie Vareniki (Ukrainian Farmer Cheese Gnudi)
From the Motherland is a series in which I pay homage to my Ukrainian heritage and share my favorite childhood …
From the Motherland: Lemon Syrniki with Raspberry Sauce & Sour Cream
Syrniki are a traditional Russian breakfast food that for some reason no one ever talks about. I am hell-bent on …
Ukrainian Chocolate Kielbasa
Before we get any further, let's get this straight: chocolate kielbasa does not have any actual kielbasa in it. Rather, …
