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"A standard Russian peasant dish handed down from my great-grandfather. Nothing fancy, but I haven't met anybody yet who doesn't like it. Great on chilly days. (Note: my family used to add a dab or two of butter to their plates, but that's optional.)"

Ingredients: kielbasa, potatoes...

"This excellent recipe took me many experimental tries before I came up with a delicious tasting filling. The preparation and cooking time may be somewhat lengthy but is worth the effort."

Ingredients: dried dill weed, italian seasoning mix...

"This is a meatless (not vegetarian) Borscht, and even my husband, who MUST have meat with every meal, loves this! Sometimes we make it in summer and serve it cold. It's very tasty! It came from a cookbook many years ago, but I can't remember which one. And I've changed it over the years and I do my own thing, there is no need to measure..."

Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, onions...

"Sounds like a yummy vodka cocktail."

Ingredients: ginger ale, lime juice, vodka...

"This is great as a "warm up" drink around the campfire or on a cold winter evening."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves, white sugar...

"This RUSSIAN/DOUKHOBOUR BORSCHT originated with my Russian Grandmother who was a vegetarian. Traditionally, the Russian/Doukhobours used about 1 pound of butter and at least 3 cups of whipping cream. I finally was able to make numerous adjustments to the ingredients and then reduce the amount of butter and whipping cream so that the Borscht tastes..."

Ingredients: red beets, fresh ground black pepper...

"This is an easy sauce using cherry preserves, that is great served alone, or over latkes, chicken, etc. Adapted from Bon Appetit(Dec. 2001) A Russian recipe."

Ingredients: cherry preserves, unsweetened apple juice...

"From the Best of Ukrainian Cuisine, by Bahdan Zahny. Posted for ZWT4."

Ingredients: fresh basil, mayonnaise...

"Yet another recipe for Beef Stroganoff yet the onion soup mix adds American ingenuity to this Russian classic. Recipe source "Yankee's Main Dish Church Supper Cookbook". I just love these little community cookbooks, don't you?"

Ingredients: mushrooms, onion soup mix...

"This is on nearly every Russian restaurant menu. The mushrooms make this dish, so choose flavorful ones like shitake or chantrelles. Mix them with button or portobello mushrooms if you like."

Ingredients: emmenthaler cheese, mushrooms...

"This is not to be confused with White or Black Russians. This uses gin, vodka and creme de cocoa to make a nice alternative. Found on epicurious.com and posted for ZWT 4."

Ingredients: Creme de Cacao, gin, ice cubes...

"From Chef Roza Gorenuk, Russian Palace Restaurant, Chicago, Illinois, for About.com
This beet borscht soup recipe with carrots, cabbage, and potatoes has authentic Russian roots. This version comes from the famous Russian Palace Restaurant in Chicago.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes"

Ingredients: fresh dill, green bell peppers...

"Stroganoff with the calories cut way back! Great taste! From Cooking Light."

Ingredients: cornstarch, flank steaks...

"Delicious flat bread, similar to foccacia. For a 1-1/2 pound capacity bread machine. Posted for Zaar World Tour II."

Ingredients: honey, milk, olive oil...