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Boiled Crayfish: How to Cook This Russian Classic
A traditional Russian appetizer of live crayfish boiled in salted water with fresh dill, bay leaves and spices. Popular in the Volga…
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Borscht, Sochi: How to Make Traditional Beet Soup at Home
Learn to make borscht, the iconic beet soup popular throughout Russia and Eastern Europe. This hearty dish combines slow-cooked vegetables, tender meat,…
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Krasnodar Tea: How to Brew Russia’s Northernmost Tea in Sochi
Russia's only tea variety and the world's northernmost tea, grown in the mountains near Sochi. Brew loose leaves or black tea bags…
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Pelmeni: How to Make Russian Meat Dumplings at Home
Traditional Russian boiled dumplings made with thin unleavened dough and filled with seasoned raw ground meat. Learn to make pelmeni at home…
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Borscht: How to Make the Classic Eastern European Soup
A hearty soup of Eastern European origin made with beetroot, cabbage, potatoes and meat, served hot with sour cream. Traditional dish across…
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Pelmeni: Make Russian Meat Dumplings at Home
Tender dumplings of thin, unleavened dough wrapped around seasoned ground meat, boiled until they float, and served with sour cream and melted…
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Khachapuri, Sochi: How to Make Georgian Cheese Bread at Home
Boat-shaped Georgian cheese bread filled with melted cheese, topped with butter and a runny egg. A signature Black Sea dish popular throughout…
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Beef Stroganoff: Authentic Russian Recipe and Cooking Method
A creamy Russian classic of sautéed beef and mushrooms in a sour cream and mustard sauce. Originally created in Saint Petersburg for…
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Pirozhki: How to Make Russian Hand Pies at Home
Learn how to prepare traditional Russian pirozhki with soft yeast dough, a savoury potato filling, and practical shaping and baking techniques.
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Ukha: How to Make Traditional Russian Fish Soup
A clear, delicate fish soup made with broth, potatoes, carrots, onions and fresh herbs. A traditional Russian dish that dates back centuries,…
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