From the recipe by our favorite: Life of Boris

I have a recipe for piroshki that calls for dried mushrooms, but I’m wondering if this is the best way to use these babies?

My boyfriend and I worked together to make this delicious dish! We used 2 YouTube channels for the recipe: AllasYummyCooking and LifeOfBoris.

The filling is minced pork and onions, with sour cream and butter to top

I’ve been using buckwheat as a 1-to-1 substitute for rice recently, and I like it. I am vaguely aware that buckwheat is used in some cuisines of Russia and Eastern Europe.

What are some uses typical uses for buckwheat to try at home?

Welcome to our 2nd  Cooking Challenge. I first want to thank u/Logical-Poet-9456 and u/BenAwesomeness3 for baking and sharing their Medovik creations in last month challenge. Medovik was one of the most time-consuming things I have ever baked, but it was absolutely delicious. Now let's start voting on our next challenge!

Comment your suggestions below!

From borscht to shchi, and blini to pelmeni, and everything in-between. What would you like to cook this month? Main dishes, snacks, desserts, drinks, etc. Just suggest something below, and the comment with the most upvotes in 3 days will be the dish we cook.

When?

November 24th to November 30th. Share your creations on that week.

Do you have to participate?

No. Period. Post whatever you want, whenever you want. I just ask you all to please upvote the dishes our community members share.

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Many years ago, I was friends with a Russian immigrant family from St Petersburg, the mother of which was a great cook. When I'd visit, she always made a multilayered cake she called "Caprice". It was so long ago, I can hardly describe it, but I believe it had ground nuts and a lot of buttercream. It was probably the most delicious cake I've ever had. Rich and not overly sweet. Is anyone familiar with this? I'd love to try to recreate it.

My dad had this book when I was a kid. After he passed away, I made sure to take it with me.

There's people like Cooking Tree which I'm going to attempt, and then there's people like Life of Boris...

Joking aside, I have spent the past two weeks upgrading some of my baking supplies to make the Medovik a bit easier. My only question is what sort is honey would be best? Light or dark?

I got this a while back and have read through it a bit but I’m not sure where to start! Has anyone cooked anything from here?

I think you can never go wrong with a pirozhki

My parents bought me hot smoked mackerel and I was wondering what the best way to eat it was? I was reading for cold smoked to let it come to room temperature and slice. Should hot be done the same way or should I heat it in the oven a bit?

The legend behind Medovik is interesting (and amusing), but I've always wondered if it's true. Does anyone know if this story is based on historical facts?

The cake was created in the 19th century in the Russian Empire by a young chef who sought to impress the Empress. Empress Elizabeth Alexeievna could not stand honey, and any dish made with it drove her mad. One day, however, a young new confectioner in the Imperial kitchen did not know the empress's dislike, and he baked a new cake with honey and thick sour cream. Surprisingly, and unaware of the honey content, Empress Elizabeth immediately fell in love with it.

HELLO GUYS IM LOOKING FOR VERY GOOD QUALITY OF RUSSIAN CHOCOLATE BRAND THAT IS GOOD FOR MELTING AND ALSO IS RICH IN FLAVOR NOT THE CHEAP SUGARY ONES. I AM IN LOS ANGELES SO ILL TRY TO FIND THE BRAND OUT HERE. (I was wondering if milka chocolate bar would even be a good choice but not sure )

Good morning! Today kicks off the first ever r/RussianFood Cooking Challenge! As mentioned last week, on the beginning of each month, a Megathread will be created to vote on ONE dish to cook. On the last week of each month, we all share our own version of that dish.

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Comment your suggestions below!

From borscht to shchi, and blini to pelmeni, and everything in-between. What would you like to cook this month? Main dishes, snacks, desserts, drinks, etc. Just suggest something below, and the comment with the most upvotes in 3 days will be the dish we cook.

When?

October 27th to November 2nd. Share your creations on that week.

Do you have to participate?

No. Period. Post whatever you want, whenever you want. I just ask you all to please upvote the dishes our community members share.

^(P.S. I apologize for any typos.. It is early in the morning, and I haven't had coffee yet.)

Good morning ☕️ I finished updating the community (feel free to look around), and I want to discuss a possible idea for each month.

The Idea

I propose creating a pinned Megathread on the beginning of each month to vote on ONE dish to cook. On the last week of each month, we share our version of that dish. Blini, borscht, pirozhki, syrniki, drinks, etc.

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Questions, Comments, Concerns

Would you like to see something like this? Would you participate? Perhaps you have a better idea?

Девочки на помощь

здравствуйте! девочки подскажите пожалуйста какие коржи самые вкусные на торт медовик , бисквитные мягкие или твердые (ну смысле корж выпекается твердости печенье)?

Hi everyone! As my title says, i run a small cafe, and my city frequently has Russian visitors. I want to have some nice cafe friendly food, sweets, or drinks that many Russians love and adore. For now, i study Russian language and absolutely love learning about the culture and food. I already have Блиниы on my menu ofcourse!

So my main question is:

What food or drinks do you love and miss most when you are not at home in Russia? I want customers and my friends to feel warm and cozy when they visit my cafe 🥰 give me your best!