Russian Recipes

Russian cuisine is plentiful, rich and delicious. While some mistakenly think that all Russians eat is Borscht and wash it down by vodka, there is certainly more to Russian food then a couple of popular dishes.

I’ve only covered a small handful of Russian recipes on the pages my blog, but if you are interested in learning more about Russian cuisine and culture, and would like to try out other delectable Russian dishes, such as appetizing закуска [za-KOS-ka] (zakuska, appetizer) or heavenly пирожки с мясом [pee-rash-KEE s MYA-sam] (patties filled with meat), you can try the recipes from my favorite Russian cook books below, all of them are available from Amazon.com.

 
Please to the Table: The Russian Cookbook is a comprehensive guide to the traditional Russian cuisine. From Ukrainian Borscht to grilled kebabs all the way from Uzbekistan, this Russian cook book emphasizes the multicultural origin of the current Russian cuisine, and covers a big variety of delicious dishes from the republics of former Soviet Union. Better yet, it uncovers the cultural influence of other countries on the Russian traditional cuisine: France, China, Turkey and many more. The book covers 400 recipes and includes interesting historical facts and anecdotes. If you are interested in finding out more about Russian cuisine and culture, Please to the Table: The Russian Cookbook is a must-have.

 

 
Would you like to cook and learn more about the Russian culture and food at the same time? Try The Food & Cooking of Russia cook book, where you will find all well-known Russian recipes from Stroganof to Sibirskie Pelmeni. The book includes 60 authentic recipes and 300 photographs, it is very visual, easy to follow, and is perfect for beginners!

 

A Taste of Russia: A Cookbook of Russian Hospitality
by Darra Goldstein

A Taste of Russia: A Cookbook of Russian Hospitality is the best selling Russian cook book in English! It offers a great selections of recipes well-known in the countries of the former Soviet Union. The book includes 200 delicious recipes that are easy to follow and is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced cooks.

 

These Russian cook books can also be a wonderful gift to a food lover, or someone who is interested in Russian cuisine, language and culture. In the meantime, I will post more enticing recipes, while teaching you Russian at the same time!

Приятного аппетита! [pree-YAT-na-va a-pye-TEE-ta] have a nice meal!