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Recipes

Polish Plotka Potato Dumplings

Posted by Ohio Margaret  

My Busia (Polish Grandma) made these every new year. They are inexpensive, easy to make and very tasty. They are certainly not a "healhy" dish, but for special occiasions or a nice reminder of childhood, they are worth every calorie and... MORE»

Recipe #347038

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Portuguese Peasant Bread

Posted by SweetJezebel  

This dense bread is called broa in Portugal. Barley cereal for babies is what gives this bread its unusual texture and flavor. MORE»

Recipe #343943

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Russian Spring

Posted by dicentra  

From In The Spirit. A UK site. Apple juice, vodka and creme de menthe MORE»

Recipe #341078

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Tashkent Carrot Salad

Posted by CuteOne  

This is the carrot salad recipe from Chicago's Russian Tea TIme - they serve it with almost everything and is very tasty. A bit different from the other salads I saw posted, so I thought I'd share. MORE»

Recipe #339671

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Festive Bread

Posted by Bulgarian Chef  

This is an old authentic recipe for Bulgarian bread, baked on festive occasions like New Year's Eve, christenings, weddings, etc. It takes a bit of time to prepare, but is worth every second of it. It looks great, tastes fantastic and your guests... MORE»

Recipe #338567

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Salad Amelia

Posted by dicentra  

From my recipe file box. My notes say this recipe is from Uzbekistan. MORE»

Recipe #337470

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Mini Farfalle With Tomatoes and Corn

Posted by Julie B's Hive  

Found this recipe on a box of Barilla Piccolini Mini Farfalle. Original recipe calls for fresh tomatoes but I subbed a 28-oz can of plum tomatoes using the tomatoes only and saving the juice for later use.Quick, easy, and unpretentious. MORE»

Recipe #334872

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Russian Eggplant Caviar

Posted by gangstasweety4ever  

very good MORE»

Recipe #334073

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Russian Green Bean and Potato Soup

Posted by gangstasweety4ever  

It's a hearty soup with a great flavor MORE»

Recipe #334033

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Pierogi

Posted by gangstasweety4ever  

These are dough pockets filled with cottage cheese, boiled and served with sour cream gravy. MORE»

Recipe #334016

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Traditional Russian Pirozhki

Posted by gangstasweety4ever  

They taste delicious, and are a great comfort food (or any other food)." MORE»

Recipe #334011

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Ukha (Russian Fish Soup)

Posted by gangstasweety4ever  

Wonderful fish soup. Very popular in Russia and easy to make MORE»

Recipe #333996

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Sweet Russian Cabbage Soup

Posted by gangstasweety4ever  

This is a simple recipe for a wonderful rich cabbage soup MORE»

Recipe #333990

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Russian Black Bread

Posted by gangstasweety4ever  

The vinegar adds a bit of a bite MORE»

Recipe #333970

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Romanov Russian Black Bread

Posted by gangstasweety4ever  

Delicious traditional Russian black bread MORE»

Recipe #333968

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Pierogi

Posted by gangstasweety4ever  

A delicious filled dumpling made from fresh pasta. These take time, but are so worth it! Fill with Sauerkraut Filling or Potato and Cheese Filling. To freeze, place uncooked pierogies in melted butter. Cool, and place in freezer bags. The butter... MORE»

Recipe #333960

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Knishes

Posted by gangstasweety4ever  

These small potato stuffed turnovers will have mouths watering MORE»

Recipe #333896

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Horseradish Beets (Chrin)

Posted by gangstasweety4ever  

This wonderful beet and horseradish dish makes for an excellent side to any meal MORE»

Recipe #333730

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Borscht

Posted by gangstasweety4ever  

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

Recipe #333700

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Beet, Walnut, and Prune Salad

Posted by gangstasweety4ever  

This beet salad works great as a side dish. It's garlicky, creamy, sweet, a little crunchy, and a little salty. Enjoy this authentic Russian recipe that everyone in my family always makes MORE»

Recipe #333699

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