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Russian Recipes

Russian cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested Russian recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.

Russian Borscht served and ready to eat Russian

Russian Borscht

A deep ruby beetroot soup with beef, cabbage, potato and dill — Eastern Europe's most iconic…

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 🍽 6 servings 📊 Medium
Russian Blini served and ready to eat Russian

Russian Blini

Small Russian buckwheat pancakes traditionally served with soured cream and salmon roe — elegant and easy.

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Medium
Russian Blini served and ready to eat Russian

Russian Blini

Thin yeasted Russian pancakes traditionally served with smoked salmon, soured cream and caviar — elegant and…

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 🍽 20 servings 📊 Medium
Russian Beef Stroganoff served and ready to eat Russian

Russian Beef Stroganoff

Tender strips of beef in a creamy mushroom and mustard sauce — Russia's most famous dish.

⏱ 35 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Russian Olivier Salad served and ready to eat Russian

Russian Olivier Salad

A creamy potato salad with peas, pickles, eggs and mayo — Russia's essential New Year dish.

⏱ 45 min 🍽 6 servings 📊 Easy
Russian Pelmeni Soup served and ready to eat Russian

Russian Pelmeni Soup

Tiny meat dumplings served in a clear broth with butter and dill — Russia's most comforting…

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Medium

About Russian cooking

Do I need special ingredients?

Most of our Russian recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.

Are these recipes authentic?

They are inspired by Russian flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.