Combining the sauerkraut with the pork is the key. The sourness balances out the fat, enhancing the taste of the dish. Many ...

The Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine has impacted every aspect of life for Ukrainians, even the date they celebrate Christmas. What hasn’t changed is the tradition of serving 12 dishes on ...

Ukrainian food is the result of centuries of interconnection between cultures, as in all of Eastern Europe. Its fertile land and wheat production has earned it the nickname of “Europe's bread basket,” ...

One legacy of the former Soviet Union is the New Year's feast. Ukrainians are reclaiming Christmas and old recipes.

For many people from former Soviet countries, New Year’s is a big holiday feast time. A Ukrainian restaurant in Washington ...

Whether it's rice pilaf or kebabs, certain dishes span many cuisines. Regional influences may imbue a specific palate into certain foods, but such recipes come in a greater, more interconnected form.

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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s most famous chef, Yevhen Klopotenko, calls himself a "culinary independence fighter." His longtime weapon is borsch, the meaty beet stew that’s synonymous with Ukrainian ...

In a cookbook forged during the war with Russia, a Ukrainian celebrity chef uses cuisine to "continue the story of Ukraine." How one Ukrainian chef is fighting for culinary independence KYIV, Ukraine ...