Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 as appetizer, or 4 as light mains Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes (plus 2–12 hours chill) Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) skinless firm white fish (cod, haddock, pollock, or hake) 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, divided 1/2 tsp black pepper, […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (about 28–32 dumplings) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 500 g farmer’s cheese (tvorog), well-drained (about 2 cups packed) 1 large egg 110 g all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp), plus extra for dusting 1 tbsp sugar (optional) […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 20 pryaniki Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes rest) Cook Time: 24 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter 1/2 cup (170 g) honey 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp ground […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 900 g (2 lb) potatoes, peeled if desired, sliced 3–4 mm (1/8 in) 300 g (10 oz) mushrooms (wild or cremini/button), sliced 6–8 mm (1/4 in) 1 large yellow onion (200 g), thinly sliced […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 8 cups (10 side servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 3 to 10 days (includes fermentation) Quick Ingredients 1 medium green/white cabbage (about 1.8 kg trimmed) 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated (about 200 g) 40 g non-iodized fine sea salt (2% of veg […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (includes 2 hours chilling) Quick Ingredients 650 g chicken livers, trimmed 2 large eggs 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp neutral oil, plus more for the […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 24 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 kg small pickling cucumbers (about 2.2 lb; 3–5 inches each) 1 liter cold filtered water 25 g non‑iodized salt (3 tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher OR 1 tbsp + 2 tsp Morton […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 peppers (6 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 medium bell peppers (about 900 g) 2/3 cup (120 g) long-grain rice 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 medium onion (150 g), 1 medium carrot (120 g) 2 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (makes 12–14 small oladi) Prep Time: 15 minutes (includes 5-minute rest) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) plain kefir, lukewarm (about 95°F/35°C) 1 large egg 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar 1 3/4 cups (210 g) all-purpose flour 1 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (9-inch/23 cm round) Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients For sponge: 3 large eggs, 90 g sugar (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp), 90 g cake flour (3/4 cup), 20 g melted butter (1.5 tbsp), pinch salt, […]