Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
10 recipes
Beet Kvass for Borscht
A naturally sweet-and-sour beet kvass made with rye bread — a traditional Ukrainian starter that gives borscht a deep ruby color and a delicate tang without a single drop of vinegar.
Pierogi with Beans and Mushrooms
Meatless pierogi with a tender bean filling, sautéed mushrooms and onion — a hearty traditional dish for meatless days or a cozy family dinner.
Split Pea Porridge with Onion-Carrot Sauté
A tender, thick porridge made from well-cooked split peas, topped with a golden onion-carrot sauté.
Rye Bread Kvass Starter
A traditional Ukrainian rye bread kvass made with rye croutons, yeast, and raisins — a refreshing sweet-and-sour drink that also works as a sour base for borsch or cold soup.
Fermented Beets
Crisp, tangy-salty beets naturally fermented in a brine with garlic and spices — a handy homemade staple for borsch, vinegret, and appetizers.
Cornmeal Porridge with Mushroom Gravy
Thick, tender cornmeal porridge topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions in a rich homemade gravy.
Pearl Barley with Vegetable Gravy
Soft, fluffy pearl barley topped with a rich tomato gravy, sweet carrots and bell pepper — a simple, hearty dish in the Ukrainian home-cooking style.
Rice with Mushroom Gravy
Fluffy rice with a rich, savory mushroom gravy — a simple homemade dish with the deep flavor of button mushrooms.
Salted Watermelon
Crisp, tangy-salty watermelon wedges fermented in a jar with cold brine, made the old-fashioned Ukrainian way.
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.