Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
36 recipes
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.
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.
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.
Barley Porridge with Chicken Gravy
A hearty homemade barley porridge with a fluffy texture, tender chicken breast, and a thick vegetable gravy.