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Buckwheat Kasha (Гречневая каша), Stovetop Recipe

Buckwheat Kasha (Гречневая каша), Stovetop Recipe

Buckwheat is most commonly associated with the term “kasha” although as mentioned in our article About Kasha, the word kasha has a broader meaning in Russian and applies to several other grains as well. Although […]

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About Kasha

About Kasha

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Posted: June 2, 2012

In the minds of many English speakers the word kasha or “kashi” is associated with buckwheat although the true meaning of the word is much broader. The Russian word “kasha” (каша) refers to a number […]

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Sochniki with Sweet Cheese (Сочники с творогом)

Sochniki with Sweet Cheese (Сочники с творогом)

Sochniki with sweet cheese are large cookies filled with sweetened milk curd. They were a lunch staple for Soviet-era school kids.  Sochniki are easy to make. The ones shown in the illustrations that accompany this […]

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