Month: February 2012
Kvass
Kvass is an ancient Russian drink known and loved for well over a thousand years. There are numerous recipes of kvass, and the term if often used broadly to cover all sorts of fermented beverages. Commercially produced kvass has even made its way to the shelves of some of the ... more
Read moreOkroshka
Okroshka is a traditional cold soup typically served in the warm months. While there are many different okroshka recipes, this soup is always based on kvass with added vegetables. Some recipes also call for meat, often bologna cut into cubes. Here we offer a meatless version, perhaps a bit less ... more
Read moreStuffed Turnips
6 medium-sized turnips 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup cooked buckwheat Half a medium-size onion 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1/4 cup grated cheese (mozzarella, provolone, cheddar, or parmesan for extra flavor) 3 tablespoons bread crumbs Salt and pepper to taste Vegetable oil and/or butter Clean and peel the turnips and boil them ... more
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