170 russian recipes

Russian cheese babka (pashka) with cream cheese, cottage cheese, candied fruits, golden raisins, and citrus zest, molded in cheesecloth overnight. A no-bake Russian Easter dessert.

White Russian truffles made with milk chocolate, heavy cream, and Kahlua rolled in finely grated chocolate. A three-ingredient cocktail-inspired candy with rich coffee flavor.

Russian-style boiled beef simmered low and slow with marrow bones, root vegetables, dill, and a spice bag. Fork-tender rump roast in a rich, fragrant broth that serves 10.

Beef stroganoff braised with Coca-Cola for a sweet, caramelized depth, finished with sour cream and mushrooms. A unique twist on the classic that tenderizes tough cuts beautifully.

Beef stroganoff Russian style sears sirloin strips with mushrooms, onion, and garlic, then finishes in a tangy sour cream sauce thickened with roux and tomato paste. Served over buttered egg noodles.

Beef stroganoff with a splash of Coca-Cola in the braise. The cola tenderizes the chuck and balances the sour cream gravy with caramel sweetness. Mid-century classic.

Sweet red peppers simmered with paprika-stained onions, tomatoes, and a splash of red wine vinegar in this classic Russian lecho. Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature.

Vinegret is Russia's beloved cooked vegetable salad: roasted beets, potatoes, carrots, dill pickles, and peas in a mustard-vinegar dressing with fresh dill. A colorful, make-ahead side.

A classic Russian vinaigrette salad with roasted beets, boiled potatoes, carrots, green peas, dill pickles, and a tangy mustard-vinegar dressing. Served chilled as a hearty side dish.

Russian tea cakes with a buttery shortbread base, a thumbprint of jam or chopped walnuts, and a snowfall of powdered sugar. Holiday cookie tin classic.

Hearty Russian beet soup (borscht) loaded with beef, bacon, kielbasa, cabbage, potatoes, and navy beans in a sweet-sour broth. A slow-simmered weekend project topped with sour cream.

Russian tea cakes (also called Mexican wedding cookies): buttery nut-studded shortbread balls rolled twice in powdered sugar. A classic holiday cookie tin staple in 30 minutes.

Russian black bread for the bread machine: a dense, dark rye loaf colored and flavored with cocoa, instant coffee, vinegar, and caraway seeds. The hearty Slavic bread that pairs perfectly with smoked fish or hearty soups.

Oat bran Russian black bread with rye flour, whole wheat, carob, molasses, caraway, and fennel seeds. A dense, dark, vegan loaf with just one short rise.

Beef stroganoff braised with cola for a sweet, caramelized gravy with mushrooms, sour cream, and Worcestershire. A clever twist on the Russian classic that tenderizes tough cuts.

This is a wonderful version of Black Russian Cake.