Flavorful Russian Recipes

Russia has long winters and a cold climate. Their foods often contain starches, to generate warmth, and they pickle some ingredients. Do you want to know what you'll be using to create authentic Russian dishes? As you'll learn in this cookbook, Russian cooks use barley, wheat, rye and buckwheat as the major grains for their recipes. They enjoy serving dense, dark breads. Root vegetables are often used in Russian dishes, from onions and potatoes to beet root. They also make skilled use of cabbage, sour cream and mushrooms. While the Russian cuisine is unique, it was still influenced by other countries. From the Italian immigrants who brought pastries and pasta to the nation, to French flavors favored by Russia, they incorporated some other countries' foods into their own. Some of the most classic of Russian dishes I'll be showing you include dumplings, blini, beet root soup, chicken Kiev and beef stroganoff. When you're thinking of learning new dishes to make, Russia is likely not the first country that comes to mind. But the vast country has many traditional dishes that you and your family will enjoy. The variety of the flavors in Russia's cuisine are influenced by their connection to the Middle East, Europe and Asia. So, what are you waiting for? Turn the page and let's get cooking...