Russian / Ukrainian Food

[Daknack]

Giving some things consideration, I was wondering if some people might be willing to share some recipes on how to make various foods.  There are things I have tried, and things I have not, and I would like to get a variety and a feel for certain things.

[Albert]

Try Google (ask Bruno for help if you don't know how.)  There are several websites (in English) dedicated to recipes for Russian foods.

[catzenmouse]

I think I've got some links on my PC at home. If my Swiss cheese memory clicks in I'll post them here this evening.

Ken

[Jet]

Here are a couple of links to get you started:

http://russian-crafts.com/russian-cuisine.html

http://www.russianfoods.com/recipes/view/default.asp

 

[Bruno]

Giving some things consideration, I was wondering if some people might be willing to share some recipes on how to make various foods.  There are things I have tried, and things I have not, and I would like to get a variety and a feel for certain things.

go to http://www.millionmenu.info/eng/recipes/select/ and in the last field of the search form ( Национальная кухня ), select the country... for Russia, you have 660 recipes... the full site have around 7000 recipes in English language and more of 15000 in russian language...

[catzenmouse]

I think I've got some links on my PC at home. If my Swiss cheese memory clicks in I'll post them here this evening.

Ken

I'm glad others covered my @ss here. Everything we have is in Russian language.

Thanks Jet & Bruno!

Ken

[S23]

You should check out the Ukrainian and Russian cooking videos on DVD at:

http://www.cookingonDVD.com

 

[PeeWee]

Other then pelmeni I do not like Russian food. What I plan to do is have whatever lady ends up with me is to stick her in the kitchen with my mom for a few weeks. My mom has always been a gormet. When I was a kid I would eat her food most of the time but I like it well enough. So that is my plan. Cooking lessions from mom and no Russian food allowed in the house.

Peewee

[catzenmouse]

Other then pelmeni I do not like Russian food. What I plan to do is have whatever lady ends up with me is to stick her in the kitchen with my mom for a few weeks. My mom has always been a gormet. When I was a kid I would eat her food most of the time but I like it well enough. So that is my plan. Cooking lessions from mom and no Russian food allowed in the house.

Peewee

If the woman likes to cook and likes her food then this could lead to a big problem. Better stick to the ones who don't like to cook....

Ken

[BC]

Yepper..

My wife and mom trade recipies all the time.. It's not a one way deal.

[mischief]

Honestly, Russian/ Ukrainian food is not something to be crazy about… agree though that pelmeni is good stuff!  One of the reason is that there were limited choice of cheese and spices there until recently… what I like about Russian ladies who cook is willingness to try / cook something new from other countries and doing it from scratch.

To me the best cuisine is French … and Italian.  After living in France and eating so well I couldn't eat anything in American restaurants… luckily, we live in Italian neighborhood now and have plenty Italian restaurants with the most delicious food!

Daknack, if you want I can share some simple recipes of tasty dishes from French and Italian cuisine…

[catzenmouse]

Daknack, if you want I can share some simple recipes of tasty dishes from French and Italian cuisine…

I know I'd be interested mischief. I love to cook and try new things.

Ken

[Daknack]

Honestly, Russian/ Ukrainian food is not something to be crazy about… agree though that pelmeni is good stuff!  One of the reason is that there were limited choice of cheese and spices there until recently… what I like about Russian ladies who cook is willingness to try / cook something new from other countries and doing it from scratch.

To me the best cuisine is French … and Italian.  After living in France and eating so well I couldn't eat anything in American restaurants… luckily, we live in Italian neighborhood now and have plenty Italian restaurants with the most delicious food!

Daknack, if you want I can share some simple recipes of tasty dishes from French and Italian cuisine…

I would be interested in some Italian recipes.  I personally find french food to be nasty (especially escragot) althought I grant they have nice sauces.  My favorate types of food is mostly chinese however.  I can trade a few chinese recipes.  If someone could post a good borsch recipe Id be greatful, as I dont think those sites are overly helpful (either I cant find the ingrediants, or they dont have measurements, cooking time or some other needed aspect).  We should have a new section open up the the board:  Food and the people that love it.

[BC]

mischief,

imho, especially when it comes to soups, RU is right up there at the top along with french.

When roasting poultry or other meats in the oven mayo works really well to seal in juices and add a little spice to the crust.

Tongue dishes are similar to french versions.  Rabbit I prefer french style.  Lamb dishes Turkish. Fish Italian (except for saltfish)

Pasta of course strictly italian style.

The little RU salad type appetizers meats/veggies with mayo and shredded cheese on top are also quite good.

Cheese.. definitely french.  Spices.. Greek and Turkish.

McD's anyone?

[Bruno]

McD's anyone?

When when speaking American cooking, everybody think Mc Donald... for me, Mc Donald don't represent the American hamburger... When i was in Texa, i have eat real hamburger... where the meat don't taste paper and have a reasonable size... where vegetable are fresh and not something cut in piece some days ago...

My best moment was a barbecue after a rodeo show... full cow grill over a wood fire... potatoes put in fire and eat with garlic butter...

And about fastfood, i have find very good the chicken grill...

Mc Donald is not American but a international business, the industry processing food...

And i remember the best of all, eatinf in a grill Tavern in Galverston, steak of swordfish... a wonder !!!

Forget Mc Donald and try traditional American cooking... They have some very good recepte

[mischief]

sorry for the delay... had a little trouble to log in... here is the first recipe of Italian Asiago & Tomato Bruschetta – very tasty and very easy to make!

1 shallot, minced
1 large tomato, cored and finely diced
1 roasted red pepper, drained and finely diced (I normally fry it on vegetable oil for several minutes, never ever fry anything on olive oil!)
1 tsp. capers (you can find them in the aisle next to olives)
2 tsp. olive oil
8 slices Italian bread, toasted (I don’t toast – don’t like too dry bread)
½ cup shredded Asiago cheese ( Italian cheese, if it is a cheese store they can have 2-3 sorts of Asiago… I prefer Asiago Stella)
Combine shallot, tomato, red pepper, capers and olive oil in a bowl.  Divide among tops of bread slices.  Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over each slice. If you love cheese put more…
Place on baking sheet. Place in preheated broiler, 4 inches from heat ( I just put it in the oven 350 F). Broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts.  Remember, Asiago does not melt smoothly, don’t expect it to melt – it will clump.
Wrap the cheese left in foil pricked with air holes, I’m sure you will love bruschettas and will make it some other time.

with regards to Borsch, when I cook I don't use measurements for the most part unless i have it in a book or it's something new... next time when I make borsch i'll measure & time and give you it's recipe...

[viking]

Mischief

Make sure you bring  a bowl of this stuff to the beach. And plenty of water!! Sounds wonderful.