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Potato Pancakes With Meat Filling –Картофельные Блины с Мясом / Драники
Potato Pancakes made with finely grated raw potatoes and onions are such a treat. They are golden and crisp on the outside and so tender they just melt in your mouth. They can be made with just...
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New Potatoes and Peas
Creamy new potatoes with tender and sweet peas are the perfect side dish for just about anything. Sautéed onion, fresh dill and scallions give an additional boost of flavor and make this dish taste...
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Marinated Mushrooms
Marinated mushrooms are such a great appetizer and can be served with just about any menu. With the addition of onion, carrots, bell peppers and garlic, these mushrooms are so flavorful. Zesty and...
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Homemade Hash Browns
Crisp and golden grated potatoes are one of the most indulgent breakfasts or quick dinner options. Homemade hash browns are so easy, inexpensive and freeze perfectly too. We love hash browns for...
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Bacon, Onion and Chive Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes get a serious flavor upgrade with the additions of crunchy bacon, caramelized onions and fresh minced chives. These are the ultimate mashed potato side dish that will go...
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Sour Cream Spring Garden Salad
This refreshing and crunchy salad is made with the first garden vegetables – tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, lettuce and fresh herbs dressed with sour cream. In our family, we serve variations of this...
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Russian Carrot Salad – Koreiskaya Morkovka
This carrot salad is very popular in the Russian cuisine. The crunchy grated carrots are dressed with oil from caramelized onions and seasoned with coriander and garlic. This carrot salad is most...
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Belarusian Potato Babka –Белорусская Картофельная Бабка
This hearty Belarusian potato babka is made from grated potatoes, flavored with bacon bits or salt pork and sautéed onions. It’s usually baked into a type of casserole until it’s golden on top and...
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How To Cook Long Grain White Rice
This simple method for cooking long grain white rice that is fluffy and tender works perfectly every time. Rice is a foundational recipe – not only do we serve rice as a simple side dish for so many...
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
One of my favorite summer salads is this Strawberry Spinach salad with avocados, toasted almonds and a sweet and tart balsamic dressing. All the components go so well together. In this strawberry...
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Homemade Guacamole
Homemade guacamole can’t be beat – it is WAY better than storebought. In this recipe, avocados take the center stage, as they rightly should, with lime juice, jalapeño or poblano pepper for a bit of...
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Adjika – Tomato Pepper Salsa
Adjika is a popular European side dish that is similar to a tomato pepper salsa. The tomatoes and peppers are cooked with carrots, apples and garlic to make a delicious combination that is savory, a...
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Instant Pot For Beginners
The Instant Pot is an appliance that is incredibly popular and has so many useful functions. This post is for Instant Pot Beginners, explaining how it works and its many features. You’ll also find...
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Pelmeni
Pelmeni are famous Russian meat filled dumplings. This recipe has a really unique dough that is so easy to make and is a dream to work with. Serve them boiled until they are tender or pan fry until...
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Garlic Green Beans
Garlic green beans are a wonderful side dish that are so easy to make and pair really well with many entrees. The tender beans retain their vibrant color and are sauteed in a skillet with garlic for...
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Homemade Pasta Dough In the Food Processor
Homemade pasta dough is really simple to make in the food processor. The dough comes together in minutes and is so easy to work with. Fresh pasta is unbeatable and now you can make it at home anytime....
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Garlic Dill Cucumbers
Garlic Dill Cucumbers are perfect to enjoy all summer long. The cucumbers are crisp, flavored with lots of fresh dill and garlic. Serve these as a side with any grilled meat or seafood, any sandwich,...
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Orzo With Roasted Vegetables
Orzo with roasted vegetables is a side dish that is so easy to prepare, packed with flavor and beautiful too. It’s great to meal prep and enjoy for several meals since it reheats well. Orzo with...
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Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Make homemade macaroni and cheese in your Instant Pot. This kid favorite comfort food is really easy to put together and is so delicious. Creamy, cheesy and comforting, Instant Pot macaroni and cheese...
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Salt Potatoes
Syracuse Salt Potatoes are new or small potatoes cooked in salty water and then served with butter and fresh herbs. They’re delightfully salty on the outside and really creamy on the inside. They are...
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