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Herring Shuba Salad (Селёдка под шубой)

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Pieces of pickled herring are covered with a thick layered coat of vegetables topped with mayo. Try this easy-to-make Russian classic. No party should start without it!
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Chebureki (Чебуреки)

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Chebureki are large deep-fried half-moon-shaped turnovers or pot stickers filled with minced mint and spices. They also resemble empanadas although the taste is quite different.
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Stuffed Buns with Chicken (Пирожки с курятиной)

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Sweet dough buns with minced chicken, eggs and veggie filling called "pirozhki" in Russian. Serve with soup or by themselves. Not to be confused with pierogies that are essentially potato and cheese dumplings and chicken parm rolls from your local pizza joint!
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Pasta Russian Navy Style (Макароны по-флотски)

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Spaghetti mixed with ground beef and sautéed onion. A popular simple dish that used to be served in institutions in the USSR.
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Cake Eleonora (Кекс Элеонора)

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Can you make a cake using sour cream? Yes, you can! And it's not your grandma's poundcake simply because it may look like one. Quick to make and delicious!
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Okroshka (Окрошка)

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Okroshka is a traditional cold soup typically served in the warm months. This soup is based on kvass (a traditional Russian beverage) with added vegetables and sometimes meat such as bologna.
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Smetannik Sour Cream Cake (Торт Сметанник)

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Smetannik is a dessert you absolutely have to make at home and not buy a commercial version. And that’s despite the multitude of cakes sold under this name in many Russian stores. Those cakes may taste fantastic although in our experience, none of the commercially available “Smetanniks” we’ve tried tasted even close to the recipe we offer here.
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Kvass (Квас)

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Kvass is an ancient Russian drink known and loved for well over a thousand years. Because it's naturally fermented, this beverage offers potential health benefits.
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Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms (Кабачок спагетти с грибами)

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Can you enjoy a pasta dish without getting the carb load of real pasta? This spaghetti squash with sauteed mushrooms, onions and spices will make everyone at the dinner table happy: omnivores and vegetarians alike.
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Roast Turkey (Жареная индейка)

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How do you make your Thanksgiving turkey super tender and juicy? Buy it super fresh from a farm or brine it! Follow our secret recipe to make your turkey mouthwatering, juicy and tender and impress your Thanksgiving dinner guests!
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