Back to school: childhood recipes Muscovites makeAhead of Teachers’ Day in Russia, the Food.ru media platform lists the school dishes most searched by Moscow users and shares easy recipes, from the canteen’s mini pizza to sausage gravy, reviving flavors many associate with carefree school breaks.
Doctor explains pistachios’ benefits and risksUltrasound diagnostics physician and Invitro (INVITRO) medical expert Olesya Stupak outlines pistachios’ benefits and drawbacks, explaining how roasting and salt change their impact and why pairing them with beer can increase health risks.
How to Make Fluffy KotletyA famed 1952 Soviet cookbook outlines simple rules that yield fluffy, browned kotlety (minced meat patties). These time‑tested tips explain the right bread, fat and onion, and why you should skip eggs.
Try these tender chicken liver frittersA simple, time-saving recipe for soft, aromatic chicken liver fritters that cook quickly and are easy enough for any weekday meal.
Pickled cabbage in 24 hoursA reporter from Murmansk shares an easy pickled cabbage recipe that needs no sterilization and is ready in 24 hours. The snack turns out crisp and moderately tangy, suitable for everyday meals or a festive table.
Apple charlotte with lemon zestA 51.ru journalist from Murmansk shares a quick, foolproof apple charlotte recipe brightened with lemon zest, which adds fresh aroma and a pleasant tang. The simple batter surrounds apples for a tender, airy crumb.
Nizhnevartovsk resident grows purple potatoResidents of Yugra are harvesting potato crops. A Nizhnevartovsk (Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia) gardener has grown a dark-purple variety and explained how it tastes and how best to cook and use it.
Komi-Permyak woman shares recipe for surMarking the centenary of the Komi-Permyak Okrug (Komi-Permyatsky okrug), a resident of Mizhueva (Perm Krai) explains how she prepares sur, a ritual rye drink resembling kvass or beer, using a Russian stove and a time‑consuming method.
Samara grower cultivates 100 grape varietiesVeteran factory worker Yuriy Kazakov near Samara has tended a backyard vineyard for three decades, raising about 100 varieties while explaining planting, pruning, winter protection, disease control, and turning the harvest into wine and preserves.
Pickle Slippery Jacks: Four Proven RecipesFour simple methods for pickling slippery jack mushrooms at home, from classic to spicy, with onion, garlic, and mustard variations for a quick winter appetizer.
Store Zucchini for Winter: Agronomist’s TipsExperienced agronomist Tatyana Kuznetsova from Altai Krai (Siberia, Russia) explains how to select, pack, and place zucchini so they keep for up to five months at home, avoiding moisture, ethylene exposure, and temperature swings.
Make Rhubarb Jam in 30 MinutesMurmansk home cook Oksana Nikiforova shares a simple, bright‑tasting rhubarb jam you can make in about half an hour, with clear steps and a short ingredient list suitable even for first‑time jam makers.
Eight easy lingonberry recipesLingonberries suit sauces and baking, and they also work in salads, desserts, and even soup. Here are eight quick, approachable dishes with the berry’s distinctive tart bitterness.
Volgograd ‘country lad’ shares ukha recipePopular Volgograd blogger Nikolai Zlydnev shows how he cooks rich ukha (Russian fish soup) on the Volga, saying the aroma will draw neighbors over. Follow his simple steps and try it for lunch today.
Six sea buckthorn recipes for winterSea buckthorn is rarely eaten by the handful, but it shines in preserves and drinks. Here are six simple ways to enjoy it all winter — even the leftover pulp can be used.
Potatoes, queen of the season: must-try dishesVilka Lozhka devotes the season to potatoes, unveiling four fresh-harvest sides that suit hearty lunches or quick snacks, as locals say the simple, home-style flavors and crisp textures make busy days easier and evoke family memories.
Five top lingonberry preserves for winterSeptember brings a bounty of lingonberries, and we offer five reliable ways to preserve them for the cold months. These recipes go beyond jam, yielding flavorful, vitamin-rich staples for your pantry.
Salt fresh-caught trout: simple recipeAngler Denis Orlov from Murmansk shares a quick method for dry-salting river trout caught in the region’s lakes and rivers; grayling and brown sea trout (kumzha) work well with the same proportions and timing.
