What did you think of the Opening Ceremony? With the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics officially under way, we are in full Russian food mode. We are not experts in Russian food, but we have trying to learn more about the country’s different regional and local specialties. We’ve done a little research in preparation for a Russian dinner party in honor of the Sochi Olympics, to get a little beyond Borscht (Beet soup) and vodka (though of course, those are great, too). Here are some recipes to get your Russian dinner party started. Do you have any favorites you would recommend?
Russian dinner by Vincen-t
Appetizers and Sides:
- Blini – Thin crepe-like pancakes
- Baklazhannaia Ikra – Sweet/smoky eggplant spread
- Golubtsy – Stuffed cabbage rolls
- Pirozhki – Stuffed yeast bread rolls
- Vinagret – Vinegary beet and potato salad
- An assortment of pickled veggies, caviar and farmers cheese, Tvorog
Mains:
- Zhulien – Mushroom casserole
- Pelmeni – Dumplings stuffed with meat
- Solianka – Beef/Sausage stew
- Beef Stroganoff – Beef and mushroom stew
- Lamb Shasklik – Lamb Kebabs
Dessert:
- Apple Sharlotka – Sweet apple cake
- Ptichye moloko – Sponge cake layered with cream filling
- Ponchiki – Russian doughnut holes
- Rogalik (aka Rugalach) – Cinnamon and walnut cookies
- Medovik – Layered honey cake
Eating The World 