Old Russian Feast

Enjoy a taste of the old country

If you enjoy trying global cuisines, let me share my delicious Old Russian Feast Menu! The recipes are easy to make and include traditional favorites like Ukrainian-style borscht and tasty buckwheat bread. Enjoy delicate puff-pastry Napoleons and yummy infused vodka shots.

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Starter - American

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Stuffed Mushrooms

For a scrumptious appetizer, consider my simple recipe for stuffed mushrooms! Stuff plump baby bella mushrooms with sauted garlic, mushroom stems, cheese and savory spices, then bake them golden brown in the oven. They make an attractive dish and are a tasty one-bite treat.

RecipeSavants - Classic Ukrainian Borscht

Main Dish - Eastern European

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Classic Ukrainian Borscht

This healthy classic Ukrainian borscht recipe is filled with beets, beans, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage. It has a depth of flavor that gets even better as it simmers. Borscht is traditionally topped with sour cream and served with plenty of hearty, buckwheat or peasant style black bread.

Side Dish - European

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Buckwheat Bread

Do you want a hearty, nutrient-dense bread for dinner that is quick & easy to make? My simple buckwheat bread recipe is worth a try! Make it with flavorful buckwheat flour, a few pantry ingredients, and sprigs of fresh rosemary. It is ready in about an hour and is a perfect bread for dipping.

Side Dish - Eastern European

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Olivier Salad

When I visited Moscow a few years back, locals introduced me to this classic Russian salad. It resembles American potato salad, except it contains peas, carrots & ham. Since many regional versions of Olivier salad exist, feel free to add other tasty ingredients, like briny capers.

Dessert - European

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Easy Napoleons

Napoleons have been perennial favorites in upscale bakeries for years. My easy version uses store-bought puff pastry layered with creamy vanilla pudding and a delicate icing. Garnish with a touch of chocolate or fresh fruit, the possibilities are really nearly endless.

RecipeSavants - Currant & Orange Flavored Vodka

Cocktail Pairing - American,European

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Currant & Orange Flavored Vodka

Why pay premium dollar for fruit-infused vodka when you can save money and make it at home? Use my simple recipe that infuses tangy red currants and orange peel for a drink with a lovely red hue and refreshing fruit flavor. Drink your fruit vodka straight or use it for some of your favorite cocktails!