getting bold with borscht One of my favorite things to whip up over the winter was just a pot of hearty, flavorful borscht. It’s pretty easy to make–just boil some beets with other veggies and some herbs–and I would just keep jars of it in the fridge whenever I was in the mood for it. …
you’ve got the beet In case you didn’t already know, beets are kind of a big deal in Ukrainian cooking. But it isn’t just borscht and boiled beets for a side—there are many different ways to put these carmine veggies to use, including this shredded beet salad (or ‘cwikla’ in Ukrainian). We would typically enjoy …
This Ukrainian borscht recipe is something that’s very near and dear to my heart. While there are many different ways to make borscht, this version most closely resembles the one my grandmother, or Bunia, as we affectionately call her, would make when I was growing up. I have fond memories of playing at her condo …
One thing I absolutely love about this season are all the beautiful, colorful fall vegetables that fill the farmer’s market tables. I get so excited when I see freshly dug beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, turnips, etc. and can’t wait to cook up some delicious and cozy recipes. This crispy galette, brimming with root vegetables and …
I love eating beets. Being Ukrainian, I don’t really think I have a choice in the matter, but up until recently, I was terrified of cooking with beets. The hard, burly vegetables that stain your hands red were kind of intimidating to me, and unfortunately that fear kept me from cooking with them for a …
I have a little secret to share…for a long time now I’m been hella scared of cooking with beets. Which is a tragedy, because I’m Ukrainian, so beet juice basically runs through my veins. And I love Ukrainian beet soup (borscht) and roasted beet salad. There’s just something intimidating to me about the burly root …