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This classic cookbook offers so much more than a collection of recipes-it captures the spirit of the Russian people and their cuisine. From zavtrak (breakfast) to uzhin (dinner), Russians love to eat heartily. Originally published in 1947, The Best of Russian Cooking is a treasured classic that combines authentic Russian recipes with culinary tips and invaluable cultural insights. This expanded edition features a concise list of menu terms, sections on Russian table traditions and mealtimes, and a guide to special cooking utensils. A survey of the tastiest Russian cuisine, this book includes 300 recipes for popular dishes such as beef stroganoff and borscht, as well as many lesser-known dishes which are daily fare in Russia-kotleti (meatballs), piroshki (dumplings with meat or vegetables) and tvorojniki (cottage cheese cakes).
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I received this cookbook I was delighted to find many recipes I used to eat at home but never bothered to learn how to make them when I had the chance. My husband was a bit weary of Russian food, but he loves the pirog's and the kurnik chicken pie. When I started looking through the recipes I noticed that all of them are very much from scratch - no tins or pre cooked frozen ingredients involved, then I looked at the front of the book and realised the original edition is from the 60's so that would explain. Well even though I can buy pelmeny in the freezer in the supermarket, one Saturday afternoon I spent the afternoon making pelmeny from scratch ... a lot of work about 4 hours (not something to do every week) but it sure was fun and interesting and also made me realise how much effort my fater made into cooking for us :)
The reason for 4 stars ... there are no photos in the book to go along with dishes, unfortunately as I like photos in cookbooks, after all we eat with our eyes and our tastebuds.
The reason for 4 stars ... there are no photos in the book to go along with dishes, unfortunately as I like photos in cookbooks, after all we eat with our eyes and our tastebuds.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
A charming little cookbook.
4 Dec 2006
Format:Paperback
You may have difficulty getting to the recipes, because Alexandra Kropotkin's narrative is so engaging, you'll want to read it through for all of her insight into pre-Soviet Russian life and manners, especially the life and manners of the upper class. It seems as though Ms. Kropotkin had a not-insignificant position at one point (in fact, the man who wrote the forward calls her "Princess"), and she had to flee to England when the revolution came, and she learned to make traditional Russian meals using the ingredients found wherever she happened to be.
If you focus on the narrative, however, you will miss the fabulous food. The food is all very rich, and none of it is made with pre-prepared over-processed food, but good solid ingredients like milk and eggs and flour, and of course, sour cream and dill and turnips. Though some of the recipes are time-consuming (the 'yellow consomme' used to make cabbage soup simmers for three hours, for example), they are all accessible to cooks with even a little bit of experience. Princess Kropotkin talks you through the recipes like a good friend or a mother might, leading you every step of the way.
If you focus on the narrative, however, you will miss the fabulous food. The food is all very rich, and none of it is made with pre-prepared over-processed food, but good solid ingredients like milk and eggs and flour, and of course, sour cream and dill and turnips. Though some of the recipes are time-consuming (the 'yellow consomme' used to make cabbage soup simmers for three hours, for example), they are all accessible to cooks with even a little bit of experience. Princess Kropotkin talks you through the recipes like a good friend or a mother might, leading you every step of the way.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
gave it away
3 April 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
not very practical at all. I ended up giving it to a friend who I dont think got much use out of it either...
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
the best of russian cooking
30 Jun 2009
Format:Paperback
It was in depth and very easy to follow recipes. It also provided recipes in an historical perspective.
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