Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 12 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) beef chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 large yellow onion (about 2 cups/300 g), diced 2 medium carrots (about 1 cup/140 […]
Classic Pirozhki with Savory Fillings
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 20 pirozhki (about 10 servings) Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes (baked; see frying option) Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (includes rising) Quick Ingredients Dough: 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk, 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm water, 2 tbsp (25 g) sugar, 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) […]
Homestyle Kotleti: Juicy Pork-Beef Patties with Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (10–12 kotleti) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 500 g (1.1 lb) ground beef, 85% lean 300 g (10.5 oz) ground pork 2 slices white bread (80 g), crusts off + 120 ml (1/2 cup) milk 1 medium onion, finely […]
Classic Blini with Sweet or Savory Fillings
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 6 (about 20 blini) Prep Time: 20 minutes active Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (includes 60 minutes rising) Quick Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk, warm (105–110°F) 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) active dry yeast 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar 2 cups […]
Tender Golubtsy Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sour Cream Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 12 cabbage rolls) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large green cabbage (2–2.5 lb / 900–1150 g) 3/4 cup (135 g) long-grain rice 1 lb (450 g) ground beef + 1/2 lb (225 g) […]
Classic Olivier Salad (Russian Potato Salad)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) waxy potatoes 2 medium carrots (about 8 oz / 225 g) 1 cup (140 g) frozen peas 5 large eggs 8 oz (225 g) cooked ham […]
Classic Borscht with Dill and Sour Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp neutral oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, grated 2 celery stalks, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb (450 g) beets, peeled and julienned or grated 2 tbsp […]
Cozy Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms and Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb 4 oz (570 g) beef sirloin or tenderloin, sliced into 1/2-inch strips 1 lb (450 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp unsalted […]
Siberian Pelmeni with Butter, Pepper, and Sour Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 60 pelmeni) Prep Time: 1 hour (includes resting and shaping) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 3 cups (360 g) Kosher salt 2 3/4 tsp, divided Large egg 1 Warm water 3/4 cup (180 ml) for dough Neutral oil […]
Vatrushki: Russian Sweet Cheese Buns with Tvorog
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 buns Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes (includes rising) Quick Ingredients Dough: 1 cup warm whole milk (240 ml), 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (7 g), 1/3 cup sugar (60 g), 1 large egg, 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted & cooled […]









