When I think about beans, I also think about my friend with whom we shared a room when we were students. Her name was Oksana, and she was from a small village in Bukovyna (Western …
How to Make Zavyvanets (Bean pâte)
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How to Make Ukrainian Cottage Cheese Pancakes – with Video
Ukrainian Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Syrnyky) were an inseparable part of our lives – they made a simple and nourishing breakfast and a delectable dessert when served with fruit or jam. Our moms and grandmas used …
Marinated Mushrooms with Buckwheat (Ukrainian recipe)
We often rediscover ideas for recipes when we go back in time and recall what we liked to eat when we lived in Ukraine. My husband and I like mushrooms in any form, but especially …
How to Make Stuffed Peppers with Homemade Cheese (Ukrainian recipe)
We learned this recipe in Kyiv (Ukraine) about 25 years ago at a social gathering. Instead of hiring a catering service, the hosts invited their neighbor Olya to make sandwiches and appetizers for the guests. …
How to Make Homemade Cheese – Simple Recipe with Video
Soft homemade cheese is a great appetizer! Also, we use it in salads, for stuffing vegetables, making omelets, or baking pies and pastries. The taste of this cheese is similar to Ricotta, Feta, or Brynza …
How to Make Deruny (Ukrainian Potato Pancakes)
Who doesn’t like crispy, golden potato pancakes? This tasty dish doesn’t require special introductions and is well known in America and in most countries of Europe. In Ukraine, potato pancakes are called deruny and are …
Pyrizhky: How to Make Ukrainian Hand Pies [3 Recipes]
Hand pies (pyrizhky) are very well-known snacks in Ukraine. You could find them in cafeterias, in small kiosks near subway stations, where people grabbed them on the go – a kind of Ukrainian fast food. …
Pumpkin Porridge (Harbuzova Kasha)
This Pumpkin Porridge recipe is very well-known in Ukraine and is just another version of the pumpkin porridge with millet – an authentic Ukrainian dish. Harbuzova kasha was made in old-fashioned baking ovens, where the …
Pumpkin Pancakes (Oladky z harbuza)
How about indulging yourselves on a weekend in pumpkin pancakes? They are easy to make, especially if you get all the ingredients ready in advance. The pumpkin and apple combination delivers a tender sour-sweet flavor, …
How to Make Ukrainian Crepes (Nalysnyky) – Videos Included [4 Recipes]
Discover the irresistible taste of Ukrainian crepes — also known as nalysnyky — filled with cottage cheese, tender meat, or cabbage! Whether you’re craving a traditional Ukrainian dish or exploring new international recipes, our guide …