Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
12 recipes
Estonian Potato and Ground Meat Casserole
A hearty Estonian potato casserole with browned ground meat, a delicate egg-milk custard, and a golden cheese crust.
Estonian Split Pea Soup
A hearty winter Estonian soup of well-cooked split peas and smoked pork knuckle, warming with rich meaty flavor.
Estonian Cheesecake
A delicate Estonian pie with a crumbly shortcrust base and a creamy curd cheese filling.
Estonian Sauerkraut Soup
A hearty winter Estonian soup made with tangy sauerkraut, pearl barley and tender pork.
Estonian Cabbage Rolls
Tender Estonian cabbage rolls with a meat-and-rice filling, baked under a thick layer of sour cream until golden on top.
Kama with Yogurt
A traditional Estonian dessert made from roasted grain-and-legume kama mix, thick yogurt, honey and fresh berries.
Karask
A warm Estonian barley bread with a tender, slightly moist crumb and a golden crust, best enjoyed straight from the oven.
Estonian-Style Mashed Potatoes with Meat Gravy
Silky mashed potatoes served with a rich creamy gravy of browned ground meat, onion and dill — a simple Estonian home-style classic.
Classic Estonian Open Sandwich with Spiced Sprats
A traditional open-faced Estonian sandwich on dark rye bread with butter, spiced sprats, egg, and green onion.
Marinated Baltic Herring
Golden pan-fried Baltic herring in a sweet-and-sour marinade with carrots and onion — a traditional Estonian cold appetizer.
Mulgipuder
A thick Estonian potato-and-barley mash topped with crispy bacon and sweet fried onions — a simple, hearty dish from Mulgimaa.
Rosolye
A classic Estonian salad of beet, potato and herring with apple, pickled cucumber and a delicate sour cream dressing.