
Rich in tradition as well as taste, Russian cuisine tempts the palate with its delicious pies, hearty soups, and flavorful sauces. A Little Russian Cookbook presents a selection of both famous and unusual recipes from the many regions of Russia. Zakuski, or starters, include Borshch, Gribnoi Sup, and crab salad. Main courses feature such classic Russian fare as beef Stroganoff, Blinchatyi Pirog, a meat and pancake pie, and Pelmeni, a Siberian dish similar to ravioli, Blini, or pancakes, and Pashka, a no-cook Easter cake, round out the recipes, each of which is accompanied by a delightful illustration.
From borscht and stuffed cabbage leaves to salmon pie and traditional Easter swets, here is a sampling of Russian favorites both temptingly familiar and refreshingly new. Recipes include Veal a la Romanov, Blinchiatiy Pirog (pancake meat pie), and Siberian Pelmeni (ravoli). Full-color illustrations.