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Saturday, November 3rd, 2007Russian Easter Bread (Kulich)
It is traditional to make the design XB meaning “Christ is risen” on top of each of these little towering loaves.
2 packages active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) 3/4 cup lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup [...]
Spinach And Yogurt salad
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007Spinach and Yogurt Salad
You can make a meal of this by serving it with wedges of pita bread.
2 bunches spinach, well rinsed and stemmed or 1 package pre-washed baby spinach 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3/4 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 teaspoon sugar [...]
Russian Beet soup
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007Russian Beet Soup (Borscht )
6 cups water 1/2 cup dried navy beans 1 pound beef boneless chuck, tip or round, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 smoked pork hock 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 medium beets, cooked 2 medium onions, sliced [...]
Russian Black bread
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007Russian Black Bread
4 cups rye flour 2 cups whole bran cereal 2 envelopes dry yeast 2 tablespoons caraway seeds, crushed 2 teaspoons instant coffee 2 teaspoons salt 2 1/2 to 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 2 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1/4 cup [...]