May 01, 1997 Poor Man's Caviar By Yelena Utenkova When you can't afford beluga, try eggplant caviar. It's a treat that will spice up any party.
April 01, 1997 A dissident's dessert By Yelena Utenkova Paskha Cheesecake is a spring treat was banned in the Stalin era. But now it is back in all of its rich glory.
March 01, 1997 This berry pie fits the bill By Yelena Utenkova Chernika pirogi -- berry pie is a great way to warm up the kitchen in winter. Pies are at the center of Russian celebrations and berry pies are truly beloved.
February 01, 1997 Anti-Hangover Soup By Yelena Utenkova Rassolnik is the most Russian of all national soups. The secret is its stock--rassol-- or pickle juice...
December 01, 1996 The Pig That Comes Home By Yelena Utenkova Suckling pig is a holiday delicacy in Russia. Cooking one is not an easy affair, but we get you off on the right (pig's) foot here.
November 01, 1996 A Potent Mixture By Yelena Utenkova Moscow Solyanka -- a hearty fish and vegetable soup, is the featured recipe in this issue.
October 01, 1996 A plethora of pies By Yelena Utenkova Pirozhki are the heart of any Russian meal. Making the dough and the stuffing is well described in this article.
September 01, 1996 The Salad They Didn't Like in the Kremlin By Yelena Utenkova Kremlyovsky salat -- a delicious salad with salmon, rice, onions and mayo.
August 01, 1996 Getting in a Jam By Yelena Utenkova How to make varenye -- in this case a superb raspberry jam ideal for eating with tea.
June 01, 1996 Eat Your Blues Away By Yelena Utenkova Golubtsy, the fabulous cabbage and meat dish is the focus of this issue's food column.
