Kotlety mielone are a classic Polish comfort food — essentially Polish-style meat patties or meatballs. They’re usually made from ground pork or a mix of pork and beef, combined with breadcrumbs (or soaked bread), egg, onion, salt, pepper, and sometimes garlic or marjoram for flavor.The mixture is shaped into oval patties, rolled lightly in breadcrumbs, […]
Pelmeni are a traditional Russian (and broader Eastern European) type of dumpling. They’re small, round pockets of thin, unleavened dough filled with minced meat—typically a mix of pork, beef, and sometimes lamb—along with onion, garlic, pepper, and salt.They’re usually boiled (sometimes frozen before cooking) and served with butter, sour cream, or vinegar. Some people also […]
Kvass-okroshka (or just okroshka na kvasse) is a traditional cold soup from Russia and other Slavic countries. It’s especially popular in the summer because it’s refreshing, light, and slightly tangy.The dish combines two main components:Kvass – A lightly fermented drink made from rye bread, water, and sometimes a bit of sugar or yeast. It has […]
Kefir-okroshka is a refreshing cold soup that comes from traditional Russian and Eastern European cuisine. It’s a variation of okroshka, which is usually made on kvas (a lightly fermented bread drink), but in this version, the soup base is kefir—a tangy, fermented milk drink similar to drinkable yogurt.
When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats the simplicity and heartiness of a baked chicken and rice casserole. This dish combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful medley of brown rice and aromatic red onion, all enveloped in a warm embrace of organic chicken broth. It’s a delightful meal that is not only easy […]
Ukha is a traditional Russian fish soup that is known for its light and flavorful broth. It is typically made with fish such as salmon or cod, along with vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and onions. The soup is often flavored with herbs and sometimes served with a dollop of sour cream for extra richness. It’s […]