Russia

Salad Olivier is a classic salad from Russia made using cooked, diced potatoes, carrots, peas, pickled cucumbers, ham or chicken, boiled eggs and mayonnaise. The salad is seasoned with salt, pepper and herbs. All of the ingredients are combined and chilled. It is served as an appetizer or side dish. Perhaps the most popular variation …

Kurnik, also referred to as wedding pirog or tsar pirog, is a type of Russian savory pie typically stuffed with chicken, onions, eggs, rice or kasha, and several other optional ingredients. Occasionally, this dish is also stuffed with boiled rooster combs. Origin & Cultural Significance The kurnik is believed to have been invented in southern …

Vareniki, also known as pierogi in Poland, is a type of dumpling popular in Ukraine and Russia, which is typically filled with mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, sauerkraut or meat. The dumplings are usually crescent moon shaped and boiled in salted water until cooked. Vareniki is usually served with sour cream or butter, and can be …

Rassolnik (Russian: рассольник) is a Russian pickled cucumber soup that is famous for its salty and sour taste. It is prepared with vegetables and meat, typically beef.  Pickled cucumbers give this soup its signature aroma, while beef, pearl barley and potatoes make it a hearty main course meal. However, strict attention is paid to what other …

When you think of Russian food you likely don’t consider it to be a global culinary great. However, Russia’s gastronomic influence across the world is very apparent particularly throughout Eastern Europe and central Asia. In fact, many of Russia’s most famous dishes share a lot in common with Eastern European countries such as Poland, Hungary …