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Cranberry Kissel: Tart Spoonable Dessert Drink

Cranberry Kissel: Tart Spoonable Dessert Drink

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 4 1/2 cups / 1.1 L) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients Fresh or frozen cranberries: 12 oz (340 g; about 3 cups) Water: 5 cups (1.2 L), plus 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold for […]

Cinnamon Plyushki: Fluffy Heart-Shaped Yeasted Buns

Cinnamon Plyushki: Fluffy Heart-Shaped Yeasted Buns

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 buns Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 240 ml warm whole milk (1 cup, 40–43°C/105–110°F) 60 g granulated sugar (1/3 cup), divided 7 g active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp) 1 large egg, room temp 1 tsp vanilla extract […]

Old-School Sbiten: Spiced Honey Winter Warmer

Old-School Sbiten: Spiced Honey Winter Warmer

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 mugs (8 oz / 240 ml each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 cups (1.4 L) water 2 cinnamon sticks (3 in / 7.5 cm) 8 whole cloves 1 star anise (optional) 8 black peppercorns (optional) 2 in (5 cm) […]

Sochniki: Tender Sour Cream Crescents with Tvorog Filling

Sochniki: Tender Sour Cream Crescents with Tvorog Filling

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 crescents Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 300 g (2 1/2 cups), baking powder 1 tsp, fine salt 1/4 tsp Cold unsalted butter 115 g (1 stick), granulated sugar 60 g (1/4 cup) Sour cream […]

Weeknight Plov: Uzbek-Style Rice Pilaf with Pork or Chicken

Weeknight Plov: Uzbek-Style Rice Pilaf with Pork or Chicken

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15-minute rice soak) Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 cups (380 g) basmati or other long-grain rice 1 lb (450 g) pork shoulder, cubed, or boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced 3 medium carrots, […]

Smoky Eggplant Ikra Spread for Rye Toast

Smoky Eggplant Ikra Spread for Rye Toast

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 appetizer servings (about 2 1/2 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium eggplants (2–2.5 lb / 900–1,100 g) 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 1 cup/240 […]

Borodinsky Rye Bread with Malt and Coriander

Borodinsky Rye Bread with Malt and Coriander

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 loaf (9×5-inch pan), about 14 slices Prep Time: 30 minutes active (plus 12–16 hours fermentation) Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 27 hours (includes curing before slicing) Quick Ingredients Rye levain: 30 g ripe rye starter, 75 g whole rye flour, 75 g water Zavarka (scald): 200 g whole […]

Smoky Split Pea Soup with Ham and Dill

Smoky Split Pea Soup with Ham and Dill

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) dried split peas, rinsed 1 smoked ham hock (1–1.5 lb / 450–700 g) or 6 oz (170 g) thick-cut smoked bacon 8 cups (1.9 L) low-sodium […]

Crispy Chebureki with Juicy Lamb and Pork Filling

Crispy Chebureki with Juicy Lamb and Pork Filling

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 chebureki (6 servings) Prep Time: 45 minutes (includes 30 minutes dough rest) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp fine sea salt 1 cup (240 ml) very warm water, 120–130°F 2 tbsp neutral oil, plus more […]

Guryevskaya Kasha with Caramelized Milk Skins and Nuts

Guryevskaya Kasha with Caramelized Milk Skins and Nuts

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups whole milk + 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup fine semolina (about 160 g) 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus 2 tbsp for topping) 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided […]