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Kvass: How to Make This Traditional Russian Fermented Drink
Kvass is a naturally fermented Slavic drink made from dark rye bread, water, sugar and yeast. This ancient beverage has a tangy,…
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Pirozhki: Make Traditional Russian Hand Pies at Home
Small yeast-leavened buns with savory or sweet fillings, baked or fried. A traditional Russian snack and popular street food across Russia.
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Blini, Nizhny Novgorod: How to Make Russian Pancakes at Home
Thin, tender pancakes made from a simple yeast or milk-based batter, traditionally served with sour cream, butter, or caviar. A centerpiece of…
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Borsch: How to Make the Traditional Russian Beet Soup at Home
Borsch is a hearty beet soup made with cabbage, potatoes, carrots and broth, topped with sour cream and fresh dill. This traditional…
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Pelmeni: How to Make Russian Meat Dumplings at Home
Make pelmeni, the iconic Russian meat-filled dumpling, from scratch at home with a simple dough and seasoned beef or pork filling.
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Smoked Arctic Fish, Murmansk: Traditional Hot-Smoking Recipe
A traditional Arctic dish that cures fresh Arctic char or trout with salt and sugar, then hot-smokes it until cooked through. This…
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Lingonberry Compote: How to Make This Russian Arctic Drink
A traditional Russian sweet berry drink made from tart lingonberries simmered with sugar and water. Served hot or cold, it's a staple…
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Crab Belyash: Recipe and Arctic Arctic Technique
A fried pastry filled with crab meat instead of the traditional ground meat, created as an Arctic twist on the classic Russian…
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Mors: How to Make Russian Berry Drink at Home
Mors is a Russian non-carbonated fruit drink prepared from berries, generally lingonberries and cranberries. This simple, refreshing drink has been made for…
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Cloudberry Dessert, Murmansk: Recipe, History and Where to Find It
Cloudberries, known as "moroshka" in Russian, are rare Arctic berries with a distinctive golden-orange hue and balanced flavor of tartness and sweetness.…
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