May 01, 1996 Just What the Doctor Ordered By Yelena Utenkova Everyone has heard of borshch, but few people know it was named after a weed...
April 01, 1996 The King of Easter Cuisine By Yelena Utenkova Kulich is more than just a tradition at Eastertime, it is the king of the feast. Here is a recipe and some discussion of the dish's history.
March 01, 1996 Hold the Maple Syrup: These are Bliny By Yelena Utenkova They may not seem that remarkable on the surface, but bliny, when cooked right, are light and heavenly. Here's how to cook the up right, plus a bit of the folklore about what makes them so important to Russians.
February 01, 1996 An Ear of Dough: The dish that tamed Siberia By Yelena Utenkova Russian pelmeni have a storied history and are most often associated with Siberia. Here's our recipe.
January 01, 1996 A Salad By Any Other Name By Yelena Utenkova Empires and goverments may rise and fall, but Stolichny salad persists.
December 01, 1995 Mushroom Soup By Yelena Utenkova A primer on Russia's "forest meat," and a recipe for sauted mushrooms you'll love.
July 01, 1995 Shchi soup: a not so invisible hand in history The cultural history of this staple of Russian cuisine, plus a recipe.
