Russian thanksgiving recipes

This collection of traditional Russian Christmas food is what's served during the Russian Orthodox holiday season.

This traditional Russian Potato Vareniki Recipe makes half-moon shaped Russian dumplings filled with mashed potato and caramelised onion that are eaten with sour cream and fresh dill. My baboushka would make a big batch of these along with meat-filled pelmeni for family feasts. Boiled the first time they’re cooked, they’re fantastic fried the next day.

Here's my mom's recipe for traditional Romanian Cabbage Rolls (Sarmale) which I've been making for decades.

This Beef Pirog recipe is made with potatoes, red peppers, carrots and green onions. One of the many Pirog recipes your family can enjoy for dinner. (Пирог)

If you celebrate Russian Christmas, check out this collection of Russian Christmas recipes. There are traditional desserts, main dishes, soups and more.

There are so many reasons to love Shchi - traditional Russian Cabbage Soup. It's hearty and filling thanks to the tender chunks of beef and the combo of sauerkraut and fresh cabbage.

The best mushroom side dish you will even have! Thinly sliced mushrooms and shallots sauteed and then baked in cream sauce and cheese.

Walnut Shaped Cookies w/ Dulce de Leche Filling (Oreshki) - traditional holiday cookies that both adults and kids absolutely love! Try them for yourself!

A traditional and authentic recipe for käsespätzle, a German dish of cheesy spaetzle dumplings smothered in cheese and caramelized onions.

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