#Ukrainian Cuisine

Family Borscht with Meat and White Beans: A Step-by-Step Recipe Passed Down Through Generations

Culture 10/31/2026, 16:29

Styler editor Yuliia Liushneva shared a family recipe for borscht with meat and white beans, passed down through generations in her family. A key feature is that beets and carrots are added to the broth without frying.

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Homemade Cabbage Pierogi: Tender Dough and Juicy Filling Recipe from Styler Editor

Culture 10/27/2026, 14:28

Styler editor Anastasia Ostapova shares how to make homemade cabbage pierogi: braised filling with onions and carrots, thin dough with a 30-minute rest, and a neat pinch. The recipe yields 45–55 pierogi in 1.5–2 hours.

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"Romans Discover Ukrainian Cuisine for the First Time": How a Ukrainian Restaurateur Conquered Italy with TikTok and Borscht

Culture 10/20/2026, 10:52

Ukrainian restaurateur Mykola Oleksiv, who has lived in Italy for over 20 years, opened a second "Anastasia" restaurant in Rome. In half a year, 40% of the guests are Italians, and humorous kitchen videos have garnered millions of TikTok views.

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How to Make Carpathian Banosh with Brynza: Classic Recipe and Ham Variation

Culture 10/15/2026, 18:21

Traditional Carpathian banosh made of corn grits, sour cream, and cream can be prepared using the classic crackling recipe or an alternative ham version.

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Fermented Cabbage with Beets: Tetiana Litvinova's Recipe and Carrot Variation

Health 10/14/2026, 14:13

The popular recipe for crunchy fermented cabbage with beets by Tetiana Litvinova is supplemented with a carrot variation. Detailed analysis of technology and fermentation nuances.

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Pork with Prunes and Stale Bread: A Hearty Dinner Recipe from a 1984 Cookbook

Culture 10/07/2026, 18:22

A 1984 cookbook offers a recipe for hearty pork with prunes and a sauce made from fried stale bread, created by S. Shalimov and A. Shadura.

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Instead of Coffee and Antidepressants: Ancient Autumn Dishes That Saved Ukrainians from the Blues

Culture 09/28/2026, 11:36

Traditional Ukrainian dishes like shpundra, gartna kasha, and dushenina served for centuries as a natural energy source and salvation from autumn blues.

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Homemade Garlic Pampushki for Borscht: A Step-by-Step Recipe for Fluffy Buns and the Contradiction in Cooking Time

Culture 09/25/2026, 09:48

Styler (RBC-Ukraine) shares a recipe for fluffy homemade garlic pampushki to serve with borscht: yeast dough, shaping, and a garlic sauce. We break down the steps and the discrepancy in cooking time.

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"Sweet Chili" for Winter: A Step-by-Step Recipe for 2.2 Liters of a Bright Pepper and Garlic Sauce

Culture 09/24/2026, 18:32

A Ukrainian food blog shared a step-by-step recipe for a homemade "sweet chili" sauce made from bell and hot peppers with garlic. From readily available ingredients, about 2.2 liters of a universal dressing for meat and potatoes for winter is obtained.

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Kefir Cherry Croissants: A Quick Home-Baking Recipe That Won't Take Half a Day in the Kitchen

Culture 09/05/2026, 10:07

Styler (RBC-Ukraine) shared a recipe for kefir croissants with a cherry filling: a simple dough made from five ingredients, shaped from triangles, and baked at 180 degrees for 20–25 minutes. A tip from cook Klopotenko — thicken juicy cherries with starch.

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"Borscht Must Remain Borscht": Chef Andriy Matsiuta on the Main Mistake of Modern Ukrainian Gastronomy

Culture 09/04/2026, 10:23

Chef Andriy Matsiuta stated that the world should be introduced to Ukrainian gastronomy through the classics — borscht, salo, and garlic — rather than through radical experiments. In his words, "borscht must remain borscht," and innovation should be created in new dishes.

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Not borscht, not salo: chef Andriy Masiuta named salt a Ukrainian product with world-class potential

Culture 09/04/2026, 00:44

Chef Andriy Masiuta named salt one of the most underrated Ukrainian products with potential for world-class haute cuisine and announced his own “Bread-Salt” project.

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Stewed cabbage no longer bitter: Ukrainian chefs reveal the secrets of the perfect dish

Culture 08/28/2026, 12:36

Ukrainian chefs reveal the secrets of stewed cabbage: how to avoid bitterness, excess acidity, and a watery texture. We've gathered proven tips from Yevhen Klopotenko and other experts.

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Kobzar's Favorite Borscht: Taras Shevchenko's Forgotten Recipe with Dried Crucian Carp

Culture 08/25/2026, 18:12

Styler has reminded readers of Taras Shevchenko's favorite dish — borscht with dried crucian carp, traditional to the Cherkasy region. We publish a step-by-step recipe for a fast-day yet nutritious soup with a smoked-fish aroma.

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Half a Kilo of Pork for the Whole Family: A Forgotten Recipe for Zhytomyr-Style Stew from a 1984 Book

Culture 08/24/2026, 17:57

Recipe for Zhytomyr-style stew from a 1984 book: for 500 g of pork — a kilogram of potatoes, dried mushrooms and mushroom broth. We break down the dish's history, step-by-step preparation, and storage rules for the finished stew.

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10 Ukrainian Dishes for Independence Day: From UNESCO Borscht to Cherry Vareniki

Culture 08/24/2026, 14:27

For Ukraine's Independence Day, the editorial team has compiled ten dishes of the national cuisine — from borscht, inscribed on the UNESCO list, to cherry vareniki, Carpathian banosh, and Galician syrnik.

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Summer in a Jar: How to Preserve Aromatic Cabbage and Pepper Salad for Winter — Step-by-Step Recipe

Culture 08/19/2026, 20:27

Food blogger Emilia Yevtushenko shared a recipe for the vegetable salad "Summer in a Jar" made of cabbage, peppers, and carrots. The salad is simple to prepare, requires sterilization, and is ideal for the winter table.

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Forgotten Flavors of Ukraine: Five Traditional Dishes Worth Bringing Back to the Table

Culture 08/17/2026, 16:48

🇺🇦 Forgotten Flavors of Ukraine: Five Traditional Dishes Worth Bringing Back to the Table 🍲 Krucheniki, kulish, kapusnyak, kletsky, and shulyky — dishes that will surprise with their taste and simplicity. Find out how they can become part of your menu! #UkrainianCuisine #TraditionalDishes #Gastronomy

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