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Khinkali: Georgian Dumpling Recipe and How to Make It at Home

Large Georgian soup dumplings filled with peppery beef and pork, twisted at the top to trap their savoury broth. A hand-held dish…

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Khachapuri: How to Make Georgian Cheese Bread at Home

Learn to make khachapuri, Georgia's iconic cheese-filled bread, with a soft yeast dough topped with melted cheese, butter and egg. A traditional…

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Shashlik: Recipe, History and How to Grill Marinated Meat Skewers

Marinated meat cubes grilled on skewers over charcoal. A Central Asian and Russian picnic staple, traditionally made with pork or lamb and…

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Vareniki: How to Make Ukrainian Dumplings at Home

Vareniki are half-moon shaped boiled dumplings from Ukrainian tradition, made with unleavened dough and filled with savory or sweet fillings like potato,…

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Pirozhki: Recipe, Fillings and How to Make Russian Hand Pies

Small baked or fried Russian pastries filled with savory or sweet fillings. Individual-sized hand pies made from yeasted dough, popular as street…

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Herring Under a Fur Coat: Recipe, Ingredients and How to Layer

A layered Russian salad of pickled herring, potatoes, carrots, beets, onions and mayonnaise. A festive dish traditionally served at New Year celebrations…

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Olivier Salad: Recipe and History of Russia’s Holiday Classic

A traditional Russian potato salad with boiled vegetables, eggs, pickles and meat in creamy mayonnaise. Essential for holiday celebrations and family gatherings.

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Beef Stroganoff: Classic Russian Recipe and How to Cook It

A creamy Russian main course of tender beef strips with sour cream sauce, mushrooms and onions. Learn to make this 19th-century aristocratic…

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Syrniki: How to Make Traditional Russian Cheese Pancakes

Syrniki are slightly sweet, cheesy Russian pancakes made from farmer's cheese, typically served for breakfast or as a snack or light lunch.

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Blini: How to Make Russian Pancakes at Home

Thin, delicate pancakes from a leavened batter, traditionally made with buckwheat flour. Serve warm with sour cream, butter, caviar, smoked salmon, or…