Onions belong to the Allium family of plants, which also includes chives, garlic, and leeks. These vegetables have characteristic pungent flavors and are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
All the goodies packed in one borscht! Beans, golden-fried onions and carrots, potatoes, spinach… Add beetroot infusion and meatballs and you have a masterpiece for borscht. First, wash the beans under running water and place them in a bowl. Cover with water and let them soak for 5-8 hours. Boil Read more…
As authentic as it gets! This borscht recipe has been known for centuries, as Ukrainians are known for making their own fermented cabbage (a.k.a. sauerkraut) for winter. This is a perfect opportunity to make the same borscht that our forefathers were making for centuries. Wash beef bones under running water Read more…
Simple and easy to make, this borscht is a go-to recipe if you crave some homemade comfort food. Serve it with sour cream and rye bread and it can’t be more authentic. Wash brisket under running water and place in a pot. Cover with cold water and quickly bring to Read more…
Classic Ukrainian beetroot borscht with beans. Bone-based broth, aromatic root vegetables and cabbage – this is a recipe for success and a great way to hit it off with Ukrainian cuisine. Wash beef bones under running water and place in a pot. Cover with cold water and quickly bring to Read more…
Cooking borscht in a pressure cooker is fast and so easy! As the result, you will get a great and flavorful dish in a matter of minutes. Wash beef bones under running water and place in a pot. Cover with cold water and quickly bring to a boil. Remove any Read more…
Thick, hearty and very flavorful – this borscht recipe is one of the favorites in Ukrainian culture. Full of vitamins and nutrients, with bone-based broth this borscht will too be one of your favorites. Wash beef bones under running water and place in a pot. Cover with cold water and Read more…
Easy and light summer borscht. Baby beetroots have sweeter flavor and taste and the use of beet greens makes this borscht recipe stand out. Wash beef bones under running water and place them into a deep pot. Cover with cold water and slowly bring to a boil. As soon as Read more…
Roughly chop lean beef. Grind the meat in food processor. Do it another time, this time along with bacon. Cut the onion into small cubes and cook on a skillet with a bit of butter until onion turns translucent. Soak a piece of white bread in milk. Then wring it Read more…
Peel whole potatoes and place into salted boiling water. Add peeled yellow onion, 1 bay leaf and boil for 10-15 minutes. When potatoes are done, pour the water and take onion and bay leaves out. Dry potatoes a little. To do so, simply leave them in the pot with no Read more…
Cut white bread or baguette into slices ½ inch thick. Toast them on one side in the pan with butter. Chop onion nicely and fry on the skillet with butter until onion turns translucent. Add chopped mushrooms and cook on medium low heat for 5-7 minutes. Then add salt and Read more…