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Description Lapshevnik is a casserole made from noodles and tovorog farmer!s cheese". #he dish is rather s$eet, so served, sprinkled $ith po$dered sugar. Method %ook noodles in lightl& salted $ater, strain and com'ine $ith eggs, sugar, salt and sifted tvorog. Spread the mass evenl& on a greased pan, pour over melted 'utter and 'ake in a preheated oven o' average heat for ()*(+ minutes. Ingredients (+) g noodles. , c tvorog. ( ea eggs. ,-( ts salt. ( t' 'utter. ( t' sugar. Macaroni With Cheese Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description #his dish $ill help &ou to diversif& simple garnish. #his is a perfect dish for ne$l&*made cooks, its pi.uant taste $ill make &our dish unforgetta'le. Method %ook macaroni in lightl& salted $ater until done. Strain and com'ine $ith half of cheese. Serve sprinkled $ith the rest of cheese. Ingredients (+) g macaroni. +) g cheese. ( t' 'utter. salt. Noodles With Field Mushrooms Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description /oodles $ith Field Mushrooms is a $onderful dish $hen it is time to treat &ourself $ith delicious food. Mushrooms give pi.uanc& to an& dish. Method Mi0 cooked noodles $ith 'utter, sour cream and chopped hard 'oiled eggs. %hop finel& field mushrooms and fr& $ith salt and pepper in oil for ,+ minutes. 1rease a skillet $ith 'utter, put a half of noodles in the 'ottom, cover it $ith mushrooms, and then put the rest of noodles on the top. Sprinkle the top $ith dried and finel& ground 'read*crum's and 'utter. 2ake in the hot oven for Ingredients ()) g noodles. 3 t' 'utter. ,-( c sour cream. ( ea eggs hard 'oiled. + ea field mushrooms. ,-( c dried and finel& ground 'read*crum's. salt and pepper. ,+ minutes. Kazakh Noodles Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description #r& this old 4a5akh 6ish7 8omemade noodles have a totall& different tastefrom the ones &ou 'u& in the supermarket. Method /oodles: Mi0 all ingredients in a 'o$l thoroughl&. Leave the dough for (*3 hours in a cool place. #hen cut the dough into little pieces +)*9) g each. Roll out ever& piece into 'raid , cm in diameter. Oil ever& 'raid evenl&, set aside for ()*3) minutes. :fter that pull out ever& 'raid (*3 times as long. 2oil pulled noodles in a 'oiling salted $ater and $ash in running cold $ater. #u5duk 1round lam', fr& it $ith chopped onion, salt, finel& chopped garlic, pepper in the oil. :dd ketchup and 'roth, 'ring to 'oil, lo$ the heat and ste$ until the meat is tender. Optional, &ou can add eggplants or s$eet pepper into #u5duk. 4a5akh noodles are served in deep plates. #u5duk is poured over. Serve hot. Ingredients ;)) g flour. 3() g $ater. ,-3 ts 'aking po$der. ,) g salt. +) g vegeta'le oil. #u5duk sauce". <)) g lam'. +) g vegeta'le oil. ,)) g scallions. ( ea garlic. +) g ketchup. <+) g 'roth. salt. red pepper ground. Noodle Pie Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description =t seems hard to imagine such a pie. =t looks more likel& as casserole> the dish is ver& tast& and rich. ?ust en@o& this simple food7 Method Salt milk and 'ring to 'oil. Aut in noodles and let it soften. Melt margarine. %om'ine sugar, &olks, cooled noodles, raisins. Spread in a greased mold, sprinkle $ith chopped nuts and 'ake in a preheated oven for 3) minutes. Ingredients ;+) g milk. (+) g noodles. +) g margarine. ;+ g sugar. ( ea eggs. ( t' raisins. salt. 3) g chopped nuts. egeta!le "oup With Macaroni Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description Ingredients 6elicious vegeta'le soup $ill surprise &ou '& 'right colours and rich taste. Forget a'out simple noodle soup and en@o& the taste of summer7 Method Bash vegeta'les> peel s.uashes and carrot and chop. Melt 'utter in a pan and sautC vegeta'les. :dd ,,+ l $ater to them and 'roth cu'e. 2ring to 'oil and cook for ,+ minutes. :dd red 'eans, peas and macaroni. %ook for ,) minutes. Season $ith salt and pepper. %hop greens and serve soup sprinkled $ith greens. 3 ea small s.uashes. 3)) g green 'eans. , ea carrot. () g 'utter. , ea 'roth cu'e. ()) g canned red 'eans. ()) g fro5en peas. (+) g macaroni. salt. ground pepper. , ea greens 'unch Mushroom Patties Description Mushroom Aatties is a perfect dish for an& occasion. =t can 'e a $onderful 'reakfast $ith tea, or a rich snack at lunch time or even a perfect complement to soup for dinner. Mushrooms are the 'eloved daint& of the Russians. Method Bash the mushrooms and place them in a heav&* 'ottomed saucepan. :dd ,-( cup of $ater, 'ring to a 'oil, lo$er the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for ,+ minutes, or until tender. 8eat , ta'lespoon of oil in a small skillet, add the onion, and sautD for ;*E minutes, or until transparent. #ear the 'read into pieces and soak it in cold $ater for ,) minutes. Strain the mushrooms. Bhen the& are cool enough to handle, s.uee5e out the e0cess li.uid. S.uee5e the e0cess $ater from the 'read. 1rind or 'lend together the mushrooms, 'read, onion, and salt. Stir in the eggs and mi0 $ell. Refrigerate for = hour to firm the mi0ture. Shape into ,( oval patties 3*< inches long and dip into the 'readcrum's. =n a large heav& skillet, heat the remaining oil, add the patties, and fr& for 3*< minutes on each side, or until golden 'ro$n and heated through. 1arnish $ith sour cream. Ingredients , pound mushrooms. 9 ta'lespoons vegeta'le oil, in all. , large onion, cut into @ulienne strips. 9 ounces t$o*da&*old French 'read, crusts removed. Salt to taste. ( eggs, lightl& 'eaten. , cup 'read crum's. 3-< cup sour cream. Pizza Pie Source: '& someone $ho $ants &our dinner to 'e &ammi Mail to: ir&naFp,GGG@&ahoo.com Description Ingredients #his is a ver& deliciouse food that can 'e served at an& speciall accasion or @ust on an& accasion. Hou $ill en@o& this meal ever&time &ou cook it. Method #his is ver& eas& to make 'ut &ou must prepare &ourself to take sometime to do this. Hou $ill need some apliences and all the ingredients 'elo$. Hou $ill have to mi0 in a 'o$l: &east,milk,a pitch of salt and sprinkle $ith flo$er. Mi0 gentl& and softl&, 'ut make sure that the &east is disolved completel&. Let the do$ to stend for ,) minutes,in a $arm place. Mand the do$ for + minutes. :fter that, prepare a circle cooking pan for a ,( inch pi55a pie sprinkle $ith do$". #hen roll out the do$ in to a circle and place it on the cooking pan. Alace the prepared souce ontop using a spoon. Sprinkle $ith cheesse and &our other favorate topings. Areheat oven to 3;+ degrees F. =nsert the cooking pan into the oven for ,) to () minutes. #he crust should 'e golden 'ro$n and chesse melted completel&, that is ho$ &ou kno$ if it is read&. Let it cool for + minutes and then en@o&. Makes E slices. , cup of milk. , package of &east. 3 and onehalf cups of flo$er. , piece of cut up garlic. tomato sauce. shreaded cheesse. other topings of &our choice.. Pizza For Laz# $nes Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description #his pi55a is far from real =talian one, 'ut it is so eas& to make, that is $orth to tr&. Method Mi0 kefir, eggs, salt and sugar. Bhile stirring, add flour graduall& until the dough is dense. Aour the dough into a 'aking pan greased $ith oil. Spread ketchup, put finel& sliced tomatoes, then finel& chopped sausages. :fter that put scallions and cover $ith ground cheese. Sprinkle ma&onnaise on the top. 2ake in a $ell heated oven for ()*3) minutes. Ingredients ,-( l kefir. ( ea eggs. ,-( ts 'aking po$der. salt. sugar. flour. ma&onnaise. sausages. scallions. ketchup. tomatoes. cheese. %uick Mini Pizza For &ne'pected (uests Source: Miss Stella Logina Mail to: stellasFmail@&ahoo.com Description Hou are tired tonight and the same time &ou reali5e that it is Saturda& $hen suddenl& the door 'ell rings and Hour une0pected friends sho$s Ingredients ( cups small 'roccoli. ,-( cup pepper, cut into strips. , small can (E<ml"soup*cream :. ,-< tea spoon of garlick po$der. up and of course the& are not tired the& are not $orking, like &ou, actuall&, the& donIt $ork at all"an&$a&s, the& 'rought a 'ig 'ottle of Jodka along and the& $ant to have a couple of drinks $ith &ou. 2ut $hat can &ou offer forK5akuskaDK #he ans$er is ver& simple* &ou donIt need an&thing special for preparing this snack, 'ecause almost ever&'od& has at home needed ingredients. :nd no$ letIIIIs start, it $ill take not more than ,+ minutes and &our friends $ill remem'er this snack for EJER7 Method L Areheat oven to ,G)%3;+F". Mean$ile, in small castrole on high heat, in 'oiling $ater, cook 'roccoli and red pepperor green"3minutes. 6rain $ell.Aut aside. L=n small 'o$l, com'ine soupor cream kind of soup", garlick and an& seasoning.= personal& use KJegetaK. Spread $ith a spoon soup mi0ture evenl& over ,( English Muffin halves>place on 'aking sheets&ou $ill need ( sheets". L#op each $ith cooked 'roccoli and pepper. Sprinkle $ith cheese. 2ake for ,) min.or untill cheese melts. Serve immediatel&. LHou do not have to use e0actl& ever& ingredient as = mentioned*&ou can use an&thing is at home, add some olive slices or salami in strips or tomatoe slices, 'ut 'roccoli and pepper should al$a&s 'e there included. :nd those English Muffins &ou also should have in &our free5er. 2elieve me it $ill make &our life much easier. LShred the cheese. M:4ES ,( AOR#=O/S 9 English Muffins, split M toasted. +)) gr shredded an& kind of cheese. )ilazan Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description :ila5an is a traditional :rmenian dish, similar to vegeta'le ste$, 'ut spices make it unusual and reall& inviting. Method Slice eggs plant finel&, salt and leave for ,+ minutes, then s.uee5e e0tra @uice.Slice finel& other vegeta'les and mice spices.Aut in a deep pan in la&ers, 'eginning from eggplant, sprinkle ever& la&er $ith spices and a 'it if salt. Aour over oil and ,-( c $ater, cover tightl& $ith a plate and then $ith the cover. Ste$ on lo$ heat until done. Ingredients +)) g eggplant. +)) g potato. < ea onion. ,)) g oil. < ea tomato. , c green 'eans. , c spices 'asil, th&me, cilantro, parsle&". , ea garlic head. , ts ground 'lack pepper. ,-( ts ground red pepper. salt. < ea s$eet red peppers. *readed Cauli+lo,er Description 2readed %auliflo$er is a traditional favorite in all Russian households especiall& in summer7#his dish is for true gourmets. Method Alace the cauliflo$er in a pot $ith salted cold $ater, cover and soak for ,) minutes. 6rain, trim off the leaves, and 'reak the cauliflo$er into (*to* 3*inch florets. 2ring < .uarts of $ater to a 'oil in a large pot> add the salt M the sugar. Alace cauliflo$er in a 'asket and lo$er it into the $ater. Return to 'oil and simmer uncovered, over moderate heat for ,)*,+ minutes. 6rain. Melt ,D ta'lespoons of 'utter in a large skillet. 6ip the florets in the eggs, then in the 'read crum's, and sautD for (*3 minutes on each side, or until golden. :dd more 'utter as needed. Serve immediatel& as a side dish $ith chicken or veal. Serves 9 Ingredients , head cauliflo$er , ,-( pounds". + teaspoons salt. , teaspoon sugar. 3 ta'lespoons unsalted 'utter. 3 eggs, lightl& 'eaten. ,*cup 'read crum's. Cold *orsch Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description #he delicious dish in hot summer time. Hou $ill certainl& en@o& its refreshing taste Method 2oil 'eetroots until the& are read&. Aeel them and cut into strips.%ook the 'eetroots and chopped carrot in mushroom stock for ,) to ,+ minutes. %ut the 'eet leaves and stems into pieces ( to 3 cm long, chop tomatoes, potatoes, green onions, celer&. :dd all ingredients to the stock. %ook until the vegeta'les are tender. Serve $arm or cold $ith sour cream. Ingredients 3 ea average 'eetroots $ith leaves. 3 ea potatoes. , ea carrot. , ,-( l mushroom stock. ( ea tomatoes. , ea 'unch of onion springs. celer&. salt, pepper. sour cream. Latkes Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description Latkes is an e0cellent vegeta'le dish that $ill serve as a delicious 'reakfast main course as $ell as a light garnish $ith meat dishes. Method Aeel a s.uash, grate it and s.uee5e the @uice. %om'ine grated s.uash, eggs, salt, flour and 'utter. #he mass should not 'e ver& dense. Fr& latkes in a $ell preheated pan. Serve hot $ith sour cream. Ingredients <)) g s.uash. ()) g flour. ( ea eggs. salt to taste. +) g 'utter. Mashed Potatoes Source: 6aria, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description Mashed potatoes is a good side dish Method Aeel potatoes, $ash carefull& and 'oil in cold $ater. Salt as soon as $ater 'oils, and cook until done. Strain off $ater and and dr& up the potatoes on $eak fire. Mash the potatoes $ith 'utter $hile itIs hot, pour hot milk graduall& mi0ing. Shake up the mashed potatoes. Sprinkle $ith chopped greens 'efore serving. Ingredients E ea potatoes. , glass milk. +) g 'utter. salt to taste *aked Pumpkin Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description #his dish is ver& rich $ith vitamins and carotene. Aumpkin is perfect food for children and dietar& cooking. Method 2oil pumpkin in salted $ater, cut it in strips. Aut them in a ste$*pan, sprinkle $ith dried and finel& ground 'read*crum's. %hop eggs finel&. %over the top $ith chopped eggs and pour over cream. 2ake in the oven for a half an hour. 2efore serving sprinkle $ith sugar and ground almonds. Ingredients 9)) g pumpkin. , t' 'utter. ,-( c cream. +) g dried and finel& ground 'read*crum's. ( ea eggs hard 'oiled. , t' sugar. , t' almonds ground. Cauli+lo,er With Potatoes Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description 6electa'le vegeta'le dish $ith light sauce. =t doesnIt take much time and needs simple ingredients. Method %u'e lard and fr& $ith finel& chopped onion. Aut half*cooked cauliflo$er parts, sliced potatoes on lard pieces and pour over 'eaten eggs $ith flour and salt and 'ake in the oven until done. 6ecorate $ith parsle& greens 'efore serving. Ingredients , ea cauliflo$er head. ,+) g lard. +)) g 'oiled potatoes. , ea 'ig onion. ( ea eggs. 3 t' flour. salt. parsle& green. Karto+l#anki Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description Aotato is considered the second 'read as $e eat fried or 'oiled potatoes almost ever& da&. 2elorussian recipe Nkartofl&ankiO small potatoes", eas& to make, $ill diversif& &our ever& da& menu. Method 2oil potatoes in skins, peel them off and grate finel&. %om'ine mashed potatoes $ith starch, 'utter, egg, salt and pepper. 4nead carefull& and shape small 'alls or cu'es and put on a 'aking sheet greased $ith 'utter. 2ake in a preheated oven for () minutes. #hen sprinkle $ith chopped friend onion and pour over sour cream and ste$ for ; minutes. Serve hot sprinkled $ith chopped scallions and dill. Ingredients , kg potatoes. ,)) g starch. , ea egg. () g fat. flour to shape 'alls. ()) g sour cream. () g 'utter. salt. Lo!# Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description Lo'&o is a dish from :rmenian cuisine. Lo'&o is string 'eans in a sour cream sauce. =t can 'e served 'oth hot and cold. Method 2ring in a pan 3 l of lightl& salted $ater to 'oil over high heat. 6rop string 'eans and 'ring 'ack to a 'oil. Lo$er the heat and cook for ,) minutes, until the 'eans are tender. 6rain the 'eans, $ash them under cold $ater. Melt the 'utter in a heav& skillet set over high heat. :dd the onions and green pepper, lo$er the heat and cook for ,) minutes, or until the vegeta'les are tender. Stir in the tomatoes and 'asil, raise the heat to high, and 'oil rapidl& for ,*( minutes, until most of the @uices in the pan have evaporated. Stir in the green 'eans and simmer until heated through. =n a mi0ing 'o$l, 'eat together the egg, sour cream, salt and a fe$ grindings of 'lack pepper. Stir in the vegeta'les. Serve at once. Ingredients , pound of fresh string 'eans. < t' 'utter. ( c onions finel& chopped. , green pepper, seeded and sliced. 3 tomatoes, seeded and peeled. , ,-( ts of dried 'asil. , egg. , c sour cream. salt, 'lack pepper. Potato Pie Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description =t $as %atherine the 1reat, famous Russian tsarina, $ho introduced potatoes into the Russian diet, thus .ualif&ing this recipe. Method Aut the cheese through a food mill or sieve to make it smooth. 2eat the mashed potatoes into the cottage cheese. 2eat in the sour cream, eggs, salt and chopped greens. Stir in scallions. Aut in a $ell greased $ith oil mould. Sprinkle the top $ith grated cheese. 2ake in <(+ degrees until golden 'ro$n on top. Ingredients ,) ea 'oiled and mashed potatoes. ,-( cup sour cream. < eggs. , tsp salt. ,-( cup scallions, thinl& sliced. , c grated hard cheese. greens. Potato Pirozhki With Ca!!age Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description #here $as no an& holida& in the Rus $ithout pirogi pies". Airogi $ere a must on $edding, %hristmas, 'irthda& and christening ta'les. Russian cuisine kno$s a great num'er of recipes for pirohi and piro5hki $ith various fillings and of different forms. Method Ingredients <)) g potatoes. ()) g ca''age. +) g onion. +) g 'utter. ( ea eggs. +) g flour. ground 'lack pepper. Aeel potatoes, cook in lightl& salted $ater until done and grind in a mincer. 4nead dough on a floured surface, then roll out and cut into pieces. Make flat rounds. Shred ca''age, salt and leave until @uic&. Aut in a pan $ith melted 'utter, stir, cover and ste$. %hop onion finel& and fr& in oil. %om'ine onion and ca''age, add salt and pepper and stir in eggs. %ool do$n the filling. Aut a spoonful of filling in the center of a round, pinch the edges and fr& in oil. salt. "tu++ed )rtichokes Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description : dish for professionals. 2ut it is $orth to $ork a little. Method %hop nuts finel&, stir in sour cream, add lemon @uice and grated lemon peel, salt and 'lend thoroughl&. Bash artichokes carefull&, take off old leaves, cut the stalk. Aeel finel& like potato. Bash read& KcupsK $ith running cold $ater and cook in salted $ater until soft. Fill ever& cup $ith cream up to the top. Serve cold or $arm. egeta!le $kroshka Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description Okroshka is a summer vegeta'le soup, 'ut can also 'e made $ith sausages or meat. =t is ver& refreshing in hot sunn& da&s, served right from the fridge. Method Aeel potatoes, 'oil them, cool do$n and cut into cu'es. %ut carrot,turnip in cu'es and ste$ in the pan $ith a little $ater until the& are soft. %ut radish and cucum'ers in cu'es, chop onion springs. Aut all vegeta'les in a 'o$l. :dd salt and dress $ith kvas. :dd sugar to &our taste. Serve $ith chopped dill and sour cream. Ingredients 3)) g potatoes. 9) g carrot. 3) g turnip. 9) g red radish. ;) g onion springs. ,9) g cucum'ers. G) g sour cream. 3 eggs hard 'oiled. dill. salt, sugar to taste. kvas to taste. inaigrette Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description Aatch$ork of different vegeta'les dressed $ith spic& sauce. Salads are served to make digestion easier and e0cite the appetite. Method Aeel potatoes, carrots, 'eet, cucum'ers and apples and cu'e them. %om'ine all the cu'ed vegeta'les, sauerkraut. %om'ine mustard, pepper, salt and sugar $ith vinegar and dress the vegeta'les right 'efore serving. 6ecorate $ith scallions and top $ith ma&onnaise. Ingredients < ea 'oiled potatoes. < ea 'oiled carrots. ( ea 'oiled 'eet. ( ea apples. 3 ea cucum'ers. ()) g sauerkraut. 3 t' chopped scallions. , ts mustard. , t' vinegar. ,-3 c ma&onnaise. greens. salt. -oung Potatoes in "our Cream Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description #his is the most 'eloved dish at the 'eginning of summer. Small &oung potatoes are 'oiled and then fried in oil until light golden. Serve $ith chopped greens and sour cream. Method Aeel potatoes, $ash carefull& and 'oil in cold $ater. Salt as soon as $ater 'oils, and cook until done. Strain off $ater and pour sour cream over potatoes. Stir carefull&. Sprinkle $ith chopped greens 'efore serving. Ingredients , kg &oung small potatoes. ,-( c sour cream. , t' 'utter. chopped greens. salt. Potato .olls Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description Aotato rolls are so delicious that &ou can!t help eating them until the& run out. #he recipe is simple and doesn!t take much time, 'ut the result is palata'le magic. Method Aeel potatoes and grate finel&, s.uee5e out the @uice and com'ine $ith salt and chopped fat. Shape small rounds and fr& in oil. Serve hot $ith fried chopped onion. Ingredients ,) ea potatoes. +) g fat. , ea onion. salt. oil to fr&. .ussian Lenten Pokhle!ka /"oup0 Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description Russian pokhle'ka is a true Lenten soup made from vegeta'les and 'arle&. Light taste $ill diversif& &our strict menu. Method %ook pearl 'arle& in $ater until half done, add shredded ca''age, cu'ed potatoes and carrot, chopped onion. 2efore serving sprinkle $ith chopped dill. Ingredients 3)) g shredded ca''age. 3)) g potatoes. ,)) g onion. ,)) g carrot. ,)) g pearl 'arle&. dill. salt. "pinach in *readcrum!s Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description #his light dish $ill serve not onl& perfect garnish to meat or fish dishes, 'ut also a great independent course. Method Bash spinach and dr& a little. #hen roll in flour, soak in a 'eaten egg $ith ground garlic, pepper and salt, roll in 'readcrum's and fr& in 'utter until golden. Ingredients , ,-( kg spinach. 3 ea eggs. ,-( c 'readcrum's. ,)) g 'utter. 3 ea garlic cloves. ground pepper. salt. egeta!le (olu!ts# Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description =f &ou donIt eat meat, 'ut still $ant to taste Russian golu'ts&, this dish is right for &ou. Jegetarian version of ca''age rolls-P. Method %ook rice and drain it. 2oil mushrooms for ,+*() minutes, cut them into small cu'es and fr& in 'utter for ,) minutes. :dd carrots and onions finel& chopped and ste$ for ,) minutes. Mi0 $ith cooked rice, adding salt and 'lack pepper. 2oiled chopped eggs can 'e added. 2oil $hole head of ca''age for ,+ minutes. Aeel off leaves. Flatten them out. Aut each leaf the inner side up. Alace one t' of the stuffing in the center of each leaf. Roll leaves, covering stuffing from sides like an envelope. Aut stuffed ca''age leaves $ith seam do$n close to each other on a fr&ing pan. :dd $ater or 'roth, covering the 'ottom of the pan. Spread 'utter on top of each Ingredients , ca''age head. , c rice. ( ea carrots. ( ea onions chopped. +)) g fresh mushrooms. 3 t' 'utter. , c sour cream. eggs optional. salt, pepper. piece. 8eat oven to ,+) degrees %elsius. 2ake golu'ts& for an hour. Served $ith sour cream or sauce in $hich golu'ts& $ere cooked. egetarian egg# Cakes Source: Rita Mail to: mdemidova@hotmail.com Description #his fried cakes could 'e served as an appeti5ier or a complementar& dish to &our main course. Method 2oil potatoes in skin and carrots, cool off and pill. 1rain or mash finel&. %hop up onions ver& fine. Mi0 $ith a can of drained corn, peas,eggs,potatoes and carrots, salt and peper. Bith clean hands make the desira'le si5e cakes,dupm them in some allpurpose flour and fried on a skillet till done. Ingredients ( l' potatoes. 3 carrots. , onion. , can s$eet corn and peas. ( eggs. inaigrette With (reens Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description Aatch$ork of different vegeta'les dressed $ith spic& sauce. Salads are served to make digestion easier and e0cite the appetite. Method %om'ined cu'ed vegeta'les $ith chopped green onion and sorrel, salt to taste and dress $ith oil. Ingredients 3 ea 'oiled potatoes. ( ea 'oiled carrots. ( ea 'oiled 'eets. ( ea pickles. , 'unch of spring onions. ,( ea sorrel leaves. < t' oil. salt. pepper )ncient *uck,heat Kasha Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description 4asha is a good 'reakfast or side dish, =t is often served $ith meat dishes or simpl& $ith milk and sugar. Method =n the Rus kasha $as al$a&s made in earthen$are crocker&. Fill 3-< of a pot $ith 'uck$heat groats, add salt, 'utter. Aour over 'oiling $ater up to the top. Stir in carefull&. :nd put into the $ell heated oven for 3*< hours. One hour 'efore finishing, cover the pot $ith a large pan and turn upside do$n. : half an hour 'efore Ingredients ,)) g 'uck$heat. (-3 c $ater. (+ g 'utter. serving, put $et fa'ric round in order that kasha falls off from the pot sides. Serve $ith cold 'aked milk or 'utter. Ca!!age .olls With Mushroom "oup Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description =t is almost the same as golu'ts&, 'ut $ith delicious sauce Method Ste$ chopped onion and garlic in 'utter in a large skillet for 3*+ mins. :dd rice, meat, salt, and pepper. Stir @ust to mi0 $ell. Remove from heat. Remove core from ca''age. Alace $hole head in a large kettle filled $ith 'oiling $ater. %over and cook for 3 mins. Remove softened outer leaves. #ake out all large leaves %ut thick center stem from each leaf. #ake one large ca''age leaf at a time,put , rounded ta'lespoonful of meat mi0ture in center of a leaf. Roll leaves. Aut stuffed ca''age leaves $ith seam do$n close to each other on a fr&ing pan. 6o not make more than ( la&ers. %om'ine 'eef 'roth and mushroom soup> Aour over ca''age rolls. 2ake in a $ell heated oven for , ,-( hours. Ingredients , ea onion, chopped. ( t' 'utter. , ea garlic clove, crushed optional". 3-< c uncooked ra$ rice. ()) g ground 'eef or veal. ()) g ground pork. , ts salt. ,-< ts pepper. , ea $hole head ca''age. 2oiling $ater. ( c 'eef 'roth or stock. , can condensed cream of mushroom soup. )pple areniki Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description #hese Jareniki have an apple filling. Hou $ill en@o& this simple and tast& dish Method Mi0 ingredients and knead into a soft M plia'le dough. %over M let sit for ,) minutes in a $arm 'o$l. 4nead for ,+*() minutes at most. 6ivide the dough in ,-(. Roll thin. %ut into (*inch s.uares or use the rim of a large round glass. #ake one piece M stretch slightl&, place a small spoonfull of filling in the center, fold dough over M ver& carefull& seal the edges. Betting the edge ver& slightl& insures a good seal. =n the pot of salted 'oiling $ater M cook until the& float, gentl& remove from pot $ith a slotted spoon. Ingredients ( ea :pples, peeled. , ts %innamon po$der. , ts Lemon @uice fresh. ( t' 2utter. < c Flour. ,-( c Milk, $arm. , Egg. , Egg Holk. ( t' Sour cream. ,-( ts Salt. , ts 2utter *linchiki With Tvorog Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description Such pancakes have 'een popular since ,G centur&. Fragrant, @ust fried $ill e0cite the appetite of an&one. Method Aut ground popp& seeds and raisins in hot milk and heat until dense, add sugar and cool do$n. %om'ine the mi0ture $ith tvorog and ( &olks.Sift flour in a 'o$l, add milk and salt. Stir in , $hole egg and ( $hites and knead dough. 2ake thin pancakes, 'ut fr& onl& on one side. Aut a pancake fried side on a plate, spread the filling and roll into a log. Aut all the rolls on a 'aking sheet, 'rush $ith 'utter and 'ake in the oven. Serve $ith milk or @uice. Ingredients , c flour. , c milk. 3 ea eggs. salt. oil to fr&. Filling:. ()) g tvorog cottage cheese". ,-( c milk. ,)) g popp& seeds. , c raisins. sugar. *uck,heat Kasha With Liver Source: Olga, RussianFoods.com Editor Mail to: cuisine@russianfoods.com Description 2uck$heat 4asha $ith Liver is true Russian food. #his simple dish $ill surprise &ou '& original taste and delicious smell. Method 2oil 'uck$heat in $ater until it is crum'l&. Fr& 'uck$heat kasha in fat for ;*,) mins. 2oil liver in salted $ater for ,+ minutes, chop finel& and fr& in fat. %hop eggs finel&. :dd eggs, liver to 'uck$heat and fr& in the pan for a $hile. Serve $ith 'roth. Ingredients ( c 'uck$heat. 3 c $ater. ,)) g veal liver. 3 t' fat.