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
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
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 […]
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup with Dill
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 whole chicken (1.6–1.8 kg / 3.5–4 lb) 3.5 L cold water 1 large onion (halved), 1 carrot (chunks), 1 celery stalk (chunks) 2 bay leaves, 10 black peppercorns 2 […]
Zucchini Fritters with Dill and Garlicky Sour Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (14–16 fritters) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium zucchini (about 600 g), coarsely grated 1 tsp kosher salt (for draining) + pinch for batter 2 large eggs 3/4 cup (90 g) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder (optional, […]
Siberian Horseradish-Tomato Relish (Khrenovina)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 3 cups (24 servings; 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 12 hours 35 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) very ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded 4 oz (120 g) fresh horseradish root, peeled and finely grated (about 1 cup […]
Quick-Marinated Forest Mushrooms with Garlic and Dill
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 4 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes active (plus 24–48 hours curing) Quick Ingredients 1 kg mixed firm mushrooms (cremini, small button, chanterelles, oyster), trimmed 2 L water + 1 tbsp fine sea salt + 2 tbsp white vinegar (for […]
Sweet-Tangy Braised Cabbage (Tushenaya Kapusta)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 side-dish servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for finishing) 1 large yellow onion (about 200 g), thinly sliced 2 medium carrots (about 200 g), coarsely grated 2 garlic cloves, […]
Bright Vinegret Beet and Potato Salad
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 1 cup each) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes (includes 2 hours chilling) Quick Ingredients 3 medium beets (about 1.3 lb / 600 g) 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 lb / 450 g) 3 medium […]
Rustic Zharkoye Beef and Potato Stew
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb (1.1 kg) beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes 2 lb (900 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, 1.5-inch chunks 3 medium carrots, peeled, 1/2-inch rounds 2 medium yellow onions, […]









