Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
109 recipes
Poltava Solozhenyk
A delicate Poltava solozhenyk made of thin egg-yolk crepes layered with caramelized apples and cherry preserve, topped with a crisp baked meringue crown.
Apple Solozhenyk
A traditional Poltava dessert of fluffy egg crepes layered with cinnamon-caramelized apples and topped with delicate meringue that turns golden brown in the oven.
Salted Watermelon
Crisp, tangy-salty watermelon wedges fermented in a jar with cold brine, made the old-fashioned Ukrainian way.
Meatballs with Rice in Tomato Sauce
Tender meatballs with partially cooked rice are simmered in a rich tomato sauce with onion and carrot.
Tovchonka
Tovchonka is an old-fashioned Ukrainian side dish made from potatoes, beans and poppy seeds, thoroughly mashed together into a hearty, fragrant purée and topped with fried onion.
Braised Beans
Hearty braised beans in a thick tomato sauce with sautéed onion and carrot, garlic and smoked paprika — a simple, comforting dish from a classic Ukrainian recipe that works equally well as a side dish or a standalone dinner.
Uzvar
Uzvar is a traditional Ukrainian drink made from dried apples, pears, prunes and raisins, sweetened with honey, that is always prepared for Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Uzvar with Fresh Fruits and Berries
A light summer uzvar made with apples, pears, cherries and blackcurrants, sweetened with honey and mint — a refreshing drink that keeps the bright flavor of seasonal fruit.
Fruit Babka
A delicate, wonderfully light babka with apples or cherries that rises purely from whipped egg whites — no baking soda or baking powder needed.
Kholodets (Meat Aspic)
A rich Ukrainian kholodets made from pork trotters and chicken — a meat aspic set in its own natural jelly, traditionally served chilled with grated horseradish as part of the festive table.
Shpundra
Shpundra is an old Poltava dish: chunks of pork belly and beets are slowly braised in sweet-and-sour beet kvass until tender and rich in flavor.
Shulyky with Poppy Seeds
A traditional Poltava-style dessert for the Feast of the Holy Honey Saviour — crisp unleavened flatbread broken into pieces and generously drizzled with a fragrant honey-poppy seed syrup.
Berry Kissel
A thick berry kissel made with strawberries, raspberries and cherries — a refreshing, jelly-like dessert that sets to a delicate consistency thanks to potato starch and a few hours of chilling in the fridge.
Egg Rissoles
A forgotten mid-20th-century Ukrainian appetizer — chopped hard-boiled eggs with sautéed onion, sour cream and breadcrumbs, fried to a golden crust in place of the usual meat cutlets.
Hutsul-style Fried Eggs
A hearty Hutsul breakfast of eggs fried on golden pork fat cracklings with onion and melted salty brynza cheese — quick, filling, and Carpathian-style rich.
Fried Eggs with Tomatoes and Onion
Quick fried eggs with juicy tomatoes and golden sautéed onion — a simple, hearty breakfast ready in 15 minutes.
Baked Eggs in Sour Cream
Eggs baked in individual ramekins with sour cream, herbs and cheese — a quick, hearty breakfast in 20 minutes.
Barley Porridge with Chicken Gravy
A hearty homemade barley porridge with a fluffy texture, tender chicken breast, and a thick vegetable gravy.
Barley Porridge with Butter and Onion
Tender, fluffy barley porridge with butter and golden sautéed onion — a simple Ukrainian dish with homely flavor.