55 russian recipes

Experience the traditional Russian dish called, "Shashlik" Throughout the Middle East, South Russia, and Siberia this meal has been a favorite for centuries. Most of the western world knows this dish by its' Middle Eastern version called, "Shish Kabob." But on the Crimean peninsula and the steps of south Russia, Shashlik is a unique variant of the Shish Kabob dish most Americans know. It's a sweet/tart version of shish-kebab.

Black Russian brownies stacked with Kahlua, vodka, and a whisper of black pepper for a fudgy, boozy bite. Named for the cocktail, walnut-studded, and built on unsweetened chocolate so the cocoa keeps its bitter edge.

An easy beef dish that turns into a complete meal with noodles. Make your friends squeal in satisfaction with this scrumptious beef dish that will even have you licking your lips!

I make this soup every Halloween and is the "signal" to the family that the cool weather has arrived. I've been making it for 15 years now and out of all the soups I make, it is still everyone's favorite. Enjoy!

Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of Black Russian Rye Bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. This bread will satisfy your craving for hearty and flavorful artisan bread, made with a blend of rye and wheat flour, molasses, caraway seeds, and a few secret ingredients.

Russian beet and potato salad with cooked beets, potatoes, green peas, carrots, hard-boiled egg, and scallions in a tangy yogurt and cider vinegar dressing. A lighter take on classic vinegret.

Mashed potato casserole with serious flavor from some slowly caramelized onions.

Russian tea cakes (Mexican wedding cookies) with butter, almonds, and vanilla, baked low and slow then packed in powdered sugar. Tender, crumbly, and snow-white.

Classic Russian Olivier salad with boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, chicken, apples, and orange in a creamy egg yolk, mayonnaise, and sour cream dressing. Chilled overnight for deep, layered flavor.

A savory Russian-inspired meatloaf combining ground turkey, Swiss cheese, and aromatic spices, wrapped in golden bread dough for a unique twist. Perfect for a comforting family dinner.

Russian torte: a yeast-leavened pastry layered with cinnamon-walnut filling and apricot preserves, then crowned with meringue and sugared nuts. The Old World dessert that disappears at every gathering.

Paskha: the traditional Russian Easter cheesecake, an unbaked pyramid of sweetened farmer's cheese studded with candied fruit, raisins, and almonds, served with a madeira-rum lemon sauce. Orthodox Easter in every bite.

Melt in your mouth Russian tea cookies with walnuts. Perfect accompaniment for a cup of tea.

Like the mixed drink but baked into a cake using vodka and Kahlua.

Russian beef borscht is a deep-ruby vegetable soup built on shredded beets, cabbage, carrots, and cubed beef simmered with dill, bay, and tomato paste. A classic Eastern European comfort bowl that improves overnight.

This is a fantastic recipe, tastes so great, it is one of the best meatloaf I have ever eaten.