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Home » Regional Recipes

Central/Eastern Europe & Russia

From the dumpling-filled kitchens of Central Europe to the hearty, soul-warming tables of Russia, this collection celebrates the comforting flavors and rich culinary traditions of Central/Eastern Europe and Russia. These recipes honor generations of home cooks, featuring rustic breads, vibrant beet dishes, and delicate pastries.

Flatly of Ukrainian Vareniki/Pierogi surrounded by cream and beer.

Featured Recipe

Ukrainian Potato Pierogi/Vareniki

Tender dumplings stuffed with creamy mashed potatoes and onions, boiled and lightly pan-fried for a golden finish. A comforting, traditional dish often served with sour cream and a taste of home in every bite.

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Austria

  • Kaiserschmarrn (Fluffy Austrian Torn Pancakes)
  • closeup shot of sliced loaf of spiraled povitica bread with walnut cinnamon swirl on a pink plate
    How to Make Povitica Bread with Walnut Cinnamon Swirl

Czech Republic

  • Crusty Chewy Czech Chleba Bread
  • soft baked brie melts onto plate of balsamic sauce. All topped with gorgeous roasted red grapes
    Baked Brie with Balsamic Roasted Grapes and Rosemary
  • Square image of maximalist autumn charcuterie board
    How to Build the Perfect Fall Charcuterie Board
  • three slices of golden czech apple strudel arranged on a plate and surrounded by leaves from an apple tree
    Easy Flaky Homemade Apple Strudel with Puff Pastry

Hungary

  • Hungarian poppy seed bread pudding in a white dish on wooden board
    Mákos Guba: Hungarian Poppy Seed Bread Pudding
  • simple golden hungarian potato soup garnished with parsley and a dollop of sour cream
    Easy 5 Ingredient Hungarian Dairy-Free Potato Soup
  • A slice of Walnut Torte that shows three layers of cake and icing.
    Hungarian Walnut Cake with Mocha and Espresso Icing

Poland

  • Golden brown Polish Pasztet with slices coming down towards camera. Styled with bay leaves and pistachios.
    Polish Pasztet: Pork, Beef, and Chicken Liver Pâté
  • diamond shaped mazurka peanut cookies studded with raisins are cut into diamonds and arranged on a stand
    EASY Peanut Raisin Cookies: Polish Mazurka
  • fluffy Polish sweet omelette on a dish stacked like pancakes with fresh cream, blueberries, and strawberry
    Polish Biszkoptowy: Fluffy Sweet Omelette with Berries

Russia

  • Vegan Shuba
    Vegan Shuba: Layered Nori, Beet, Potato, Carrot Salad

Ukraine

  • Vareniki / Pierogi: Ukrainian Dumplings with Potato Filling
  • Three plates of Ukrainian Eggplant roll-up appetizers
    Ukrainian Roll Ups: Baked Vegan Eggplant Appetizer
  • creamy chunks of red potatoes covered with dill cream sauce on pink plate
    Easy Ukrainian Dill Potatoes in Cream Sauce
  • delicate white dish holds fish cooked in tomato sauce, topped with gently caramelized onons, dill and parsley
    Ukrainian Red Fish in Tomato Sauce

Recipe Lists Including Central/Eastern European & Russian Recipes

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    28 Best Crackers for Charcuterie Boards: Ideas and Recipes
  • Overhead shot of several types of bread for charcuterie boards
    Best Breads for Charcuterie Boards: Your Perfect Guide
  • square crop of cherry bomb made with honey bourbon on deep red background with red and white checked napkin
    Summer Coffee Drinks at Home: 36 Refreshing Recipes
  • Square image of royal icing Christmas cookies
    International Cookie Exchange: 27 Christmas Cookie Recipes Around the World
  • thanksgiving vingnette of golden and orange vegetables and pumpkins against soft gray background
    International Harvest Celebrations Around the World
  • Square image of hands holding a mug of hot chocolate
    Hot Chocolate Recipes from Around the World
  • Square overhead image of tea with milk swirling around in a tea cup
    Cozy Warm Winter Teas from Around the World
  • A square image of a very orange pumpkin on the ground
    Pumpkin Recipes from Around the World
  • Whole turkey with side dishes
    17 International Recipes for a Non-Traditional Thanksgiving
  • thick slices of slow cooked jewish brisket rest in juice on bright blue plate garnished with carrot greenery
    Jewish Brisket Recipe (Slow Cooker and Oven Instructions)
  • bright photo of apricot and prune purim cookies
    Best Hamantaschen: How to Make Perfect Purim Cookies
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    81 Hamantaschen Filling Ideas (With Links to Every Recipe)

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Welcome, Friend!

I’m Becky Hadeed, a mother to 4, curious home cook, lover of extraordinary light, and host of The Storied Recipe Podcast. I consider it a great honor that my guests entrust me with their stories and allow me photograph and share their most treasured family recipes.

More About Me ->

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    Ukrainian Red Fish in Tomato Sauce

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