Peppercorn is a fruit from a flowering vine, Piperaceae. Peppercorns are dried and used as a spice and seasoning. Black pepper is cooked and dried unripe fruit, whereas green pepper is dried unripe fruit and white pepper is ripe fruit seeds. Pepper is the most popular and widely used spice in the world.
This vegetable borscht with pumpkin is perfect for fall! It’s pumpkin season so this borscht recipe is exactly what everyone needs in October. Start with peeling beetroots, carrots and onion. Shred beets and carrots nicely, chop your onion into small cubes. Heat the skillet on a stove, add 2 tablespoons Read more…
First, bring water in a pot to a boil, remove from heat and cover the pot with a lid. Heat butter in another pot, add cubed beetroots along with chopped beetroot greens, onions, carrots, celerty and parsley root, parsnip, baby potatoes, green onions, nettles, orache, tender elder leaves, soaked dandelion Read more…
Wash brisket under running water and place in a pot. Cover with cold water and quickly bring to a boil. Remove any foam that might appear on the surface, turn the heat down to low and let the broth simmer for 2-3 hours. Add salt 30 minutes before the broth 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…
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…
Finely chop fresh green cabbage and shred a carrot. Transfer into a big bowl, add bayleaf and peppercorns, mix well. Mix water, sugar and salt until dissolved. Take a glass jar or deep clay pot and pack the cabbage mix in hard, add water with salt and sugar. Cover with Read more…
This is a very traditional Ukrainian borscht recipe for Christmas. It’s a lenten recipe because Ukrainian forefathers were fasting before Christmas, however, using beans and mushrooms in this recipe makes it very heartful and flavorful. Merry Orthodox Christmas! Soak the beans in cold water for 5-8 hours. Then boil the Read more…
A classic red borscht recipe with pork. Very traditional Ukrainian borscht, since pork is widley used in Ukrainian cuisine. Place pork bones into a deep pot, cover with cold water and slowly bring to a boil. Remove all the foam that starts to appear and cook on low for 2 Read more…
This is one of the oldest versions of borscht, the one Ukrainian forefathers used to cook a few centuries ago. If you like authentic recipes, you definitely need to try this one, starting with making your own beetroot brew. Bring beetroot brew to a boil, place little shallots into the Read more…