With this beautiful and personal collection of family recipes passed down through generations, you can bring the warming, fresh, and savory flavors of Ukraine, Russia, Poland, and beyond into your kitchen. Tatyana Nesteruk learned the art of honoring tradition while making recipes accessible to the modern home cook while growing up in a close-knit Slavic community that gathered daily to celebrate food. Her easy-to-follow instructions and the treasure trove of time-honored recipes will have you flawlessly recreating the food you love or have yet to discover!

Tatyana's clever cooking hacks, such as rinsing cottage cheese to quickly transform it into the beloved Russian tvorog (farmer's cheese), make it easy to recreate the classic tastes of Eastern Europe no matter where you live. In this cookbook, you can explore classic dishes such as Beef and Cheese Piroshki (hand pies), Smoked Salmon and Caviar Blini, and Classic Beef Borscht and make epic main dishes like Shashliki (Shish Kebabs), Plov (Beef and Garlic Rice Pilaf), and Potato Latkes with Chicken, and pair them with delectable sides like Mushroom Buckwheat and Olivier Potato Salad for an absolutely unbeatable spread.

Desserts like Sweet Cherry Pierogi, Russian Tea Cookies, and Poppy Seed Roll will transport you back in time by the end of the night. If you grew up eating this incredible cuisine, have visited this part of the world and can't stop thinking about the food, or are trying these authentic dishes for the first time, the unique, comforting, and nostalgic flavors packed into Tatyana's recipes will send your taste buds on an unforgettable journey.

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Olia Hercules was born in Ukraine and spent several years in Cyprus before moving to London and pursuing a career as a chef. In this stunning and deeply personal cookbook, she shares her favorite recipes from her homeland alongside engaging and heartfelt stories about her culinary upbringing and family traditions.

Mamushka's cuisine from Ukraine and beyond is showcased with personality and panache, weaving together vibrant food with descriptive narratives and stunning lifestyle photography. From broths and soups to bread and pastries, vegetables and salads to meat and fish, dumplings and noodles to compotes and jams, there is something for everyone. Olia's favorite dishes include a Moldovan giant cheese twist and garlicky poussins, as well as sublime desserts like apricot and sour cherry pie and a birthday sponge cake with ice cream, strawberries, and meringue.

Mamushka's earthy dishes appeal to home chefs everywhere, with new flavor combinations, vibrant colors, seasonal ingredients, and simple cooking techniques. Join Olia on this delectable and varied culinary tour of Eastern Europe.

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This masterful edition of the cookbook includes recipes from an 85-year-old Eastern European grandmother living in America. In her YouTube series Chef Baba TV, Chef Baba, an 85-year-old Eastern European grandmother living in America, teaches her charming and funny son Damir how to cook. Damir has clearly never touched a knife when it comes to cooking, but why should he when Baba is a master chef? Damir finally stepped away from his smartphone to assist his mother in publishing her legendary cooking secrets, thanks to popular demand from Chef Baba's fans.

Chef Baba's authentic, old-world recipes have been passed down through his family for generations. This book teaches you how to make classic Eastern European dishes like Gibanica, Sarma, Meat Crepes, Lepinjice, Krofne, Keks Torta, and many more!

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As borders open up and Europe expands, the fresh ingredients and unfamiliar flavor combinations of Central and Eastern Europe are capturing the imaginations of gourmet stores and restaurants in the West. People feast on dishes like goulash, stroganoff, pierogi, and borscht, as well as a wealth of culinary traditions that date back generations. Silvena Rowe draws inspiration from countries such as Hungary, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Poland, Georgia, Russia, and Ukraine.

She prepares games with sweet-and-sour stuffing, sauces, and marinades, as well as smoked fish and wild mushrooms, as well as fruits like quince, figs, pomegranates, and seeds and grains like lentils, pearl barley, and poppy seeds. In her quest to bring a taste of what is served on these countries' tables, she plunders the traditions of both the poor and the wealthy. The flavors are bold and the food is unruly. Along with Silvena's recipes, there are photographs by renowned photographer Jonathan Lovekin of Eastern and Central European food markets, farms, homes, grand cafés, and restaurants.

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With so many great ingredients from all over the world available in today's markets, it's a great time to be in the kitchen. Healthy food options are abundant, as are a variety of flavors to satisfy our palates, thanks to globalization, for which we should be grateful. The World Cuisines cooking series offers a wide variety of the most delectable dishes from around the world and gives you a lot of leeway in the kitchen.

Most of the recipes use authentic cooking techniques and ingredients to recreate a dish that is similar to the local fare of the country where it originated. The ingredients for these recipes are easy to come by and can be found almost anywhere. If any of the ingredients are out of stock at your local grocery store, don't worry; they've included an easy-to-find substitute here. This series surprises you by bringing some of the world's most famous dishes to your skillful hands, starting in your kitchen and eventually making its way to your dining table. All recipes are guaranteed to be healthy and simple to prepare. You're in luck because no ingredient is difficult to come by. This series is all about moderation, balance, and variety.

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Myra Gaziano was inspired to compile this cookbook with festive and seasonal recipes as a way of preserving the "old-world" heritage, sharing many that had been passed down through five generations. Along with the recipes, you'll find personal memories and anecdotes about the recipe's origins or ingredients, as well as cooking tips.

This is a book full of time-honored dishes and culinary celebrations that are sure to please. This keepsake includes a special menu with recipes for a traditional Wigilia, Christmas Eve Supper, and a traditional Wigilia and many unique and hearty soup recipes, sweet and savory pierogi recipes, closely guarded desserts, including several kolache recipes, and so much more! Each recipe was tested and refined to capture the aromas and flavors that distinguish Eastern European cooking, while also being simplified for busy American families. Nonetheless, each dish is elegantly presented to impress your family and friends. This heirloom, imbued with treasured traditions, will undoubtedly be passed down to your children and future generations.

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As this cookbook will demonstrate, Ukraine's climate and geography are extremely beneficial in producing a wide range of foods. They can easily obtain grains, dairy and meat products, vegetables and fruits, nuts, eggs, and oils. They also fish in the Azov and Black Seas.

Most Ukrainians still eat relatively inexpensive meals of blandly flavored staples and traditional country dishes. They also have fast food options, which some of the younger people prefer. Traditional foods such as sausages, noodles, porridge, buckwheat, rice, oatmeal, and bread are still prepared by the parents and grandparents.

People in Eastern European countries have developed many skills that allow them to create some tasty and unique dishes, ranging from bread and grain-oriented main dishes to sweet desserts. When you faithfully recreate Ukrainian dishes at home, you'll be amazed at how many different ingredients they use. Your family will have a great time learning about Ukraine through their food.

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Cooking a dish from another country expands your palate and may even improve your health. It also helps you understand your own culture better. It's so much easier to enjoy the wonderful flavors right in your own kitchen with the book "75 Tasty Eastern European Recipes" and ingredients from your local market!

Most recipes favor the use of local ingredients in their preparation, so the necessary ingredients can be found in any local market. The dishes will provide you with new and unforgettable flavor experiences. There isn't a single ingredient in this recipe that is difficult to find. The key concepts in this book are moderation, balance, and variety. Other recipes available include Dumpling Recipes, Cucumber Salad Recipe, Cabbage Roll Cookbook, Fried Rice Recipe, Baked Bean Recipes, Cabbage Soup Recipe, and Brioche Bread Cookbook.

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This popular Hippocrene cookbook, now available in paperback, introduces readers to the fresh foods, exquisite tastes, hospitality, and generous spirit of the Ukrainian table. Quotes, poems, historical facts, folklore, and illustrations are interspersed among the recipes, making this cookbook not only a culinary adventure but also a unique cultural exploration.

This authentic cookbook invites home cooks to sample, explore, and experiment with the freshest ingredients to prepare appetizers like Pickled Herring or one of eight regional variations of the classic Ukrainian soup, Borshch. There is something for every occasion, from elegant fare like Whole Salmon in Aspic or Poached Carp Fillets with Yogurt-Scallion Sauce to classic homestyle dishes like stuffed cabbage (Holubsti) and dumplings (Varenyky). You can learn how to make special holiday breads like Ukrainian Paska or Orange-Iced Babka, as well as detailed instructions for making various bread pastries, cakes, and tortes.

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Let's explore the diversity of Ukraine's cuisine and heritage through the alluring window of summer kitchens, and small structures alongside the main house where people cook and preserve summer fruits and vegetables for the winter months in this new cookbook from award-winning author Olia Hercules. Hercules illustrates how the region's cuisine varies as much as the landscapes, climate, and produce, with 100 superb recipes, a gorgeous collection of food and lifestyle images, and an evocative personal narrative.

The recipes themselves are well-thought-out and extremely detailed, making them ideal for beginners. There is also a good selection available, ranging from the simple to the complex. There are even recipes and menu suggestions for special occasions. This Summer Kitchens cookbook is lined with beautiful photos and a plethora of interesting facts.

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