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Eastern European Recipes

57 recipes — each showing allergens, prep time, and servings. Page 2 of 3.

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Paprikash — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Paprikash

Chicken braised in a silky, fire-red paprika and sour cream sauce that's rich, mildly spicy, and deeply comforting — Hungary's weeknight treasure over egg noodles.

60 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Chicken Kiev — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Chicken Kiev

Golden-crumbed chicken breast wrapped around a molten core of herbed garlic butter that floods the plate when cut — dramatic, rich, and utterly satisfying.

45 min Serves 4
Egg Dairy Wheat
Salo — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Salo

Ukrainian cured pork fatback seasoned with garlic and spices, traditionally sliced thin and served with rye bread.

5 min Serves 5
No listed common allergens
Kholodets — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Kholodets

Slow-simmered pork or veal set in a crystal-clear, savory aspic — a traditional Slavic cold dish served with sharp mustard and horseradish at festive gatherings.

360 min Serves 8
mustard
Cevapi — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Cevapi

Juicy hand-rolled beef and lamb sausages grilled over open flame, served in pillowy flatbread with chopped onion — the beloved Balkan street food of summer.

30 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Kvass — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Kvass

A lightly fermented, mildly tangy beverage made from dark rye bread, popular throughout Eastern Europe in summer.

2880 min Serves 2
Wheat
Beef Stroganoff — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Beef Stroganoff

Tender strips of beef sautéed with onions and mushrooms in a velvety smetana sauce — Russia's elegant, creamy classic spooned over egg noodles or rice.

40 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy mustard +1
Bryndzove Halusky — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Bryndzove Halusky

Slovakia's national dish — soft potato dumplings smothered in tangy bryndza sheep cheese and topped with sizzling bacon bits — humble, hearty, and utterly craveable.

45 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Vinegret — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Vinegret

A vibrant beet-based Russian salad of diced vegetables dressed simply with oil and vinegar.

90 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Mici — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Mici

Romania's beloved skinless grilled sausages — a smoky, garlicky blend of beef, pork, and lamb with a hint of baking soda for a uniquely springy, charred bite.

30 min Serves 5
No listed common allergens
Mamaliga — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Mamaliga

Romania's golden cornmeal porridge, creamy and nutty, served alongside stews, topped with crumbled feta, or fried into crisp cakes — endlessly versatile.

30 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Golabki — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Golabki

Polish cabbage rolls filled with seasoned ground pork and rice, baked in a sweet-tangy tomato sauce until tender — the warm, stick-to-your-ribs heart of Polish home cooking.

120 min Serves 4
Egg Dairy
Shchi — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Shchi

Russia's ancient, soul-warming cabbage soup — simmered with onion, carrot, and meat until mellow and savory, served with rye bread and a spoonful of sour cream.

90 min Serves 4
Dairy
Zrazy — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Zrazy

Thin beef roulades rolled around a savory filling of mushroom, onion, or hard-boiled egg, then braised in a rich pan sauce until fork-tender and deeply flavorful.

90 min Serves 4
Egg Dairy Wheat
Holubtsi — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Holubtsi

Ukrainian stuffed cabbage rolls filled with herbed rice and pork, braised low and slow in a tomato-sour cream sauce until meltingly tender and fragrant.

120 min Serves 4
Egg Dairy
Grechka — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Grechka

Toasted buckwheat porridge, a comforting and nutty staple side dish across Russia and Ukraine.

30 min Serves 4
Dairy
Smetannik — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Smetannik

Layers of soft vanilla sponge sandwiched with billowy sour cream frosting — this beloved Russian cake is light, gently tangy, and impossible to stop at one slice.

90 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Olivier Salad — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Olivier Salad

Russia's iconic celebration salad — diced potatoes, carrots, peas, pickles, and chicken or bologna bound in creamy mayonnaise — a must at every New Year's table.

45 min Serves 4
Egg mustard
Varenyky — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Varenyky

Ukraine's beloved stuffed dumplings — filled with potato, cherry, or cottage cheese — boiled and finished with butter and sour cream for a meal full of warmth.

60 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Banitsa — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Banitsa

Bulgaria's beloved breakfast pastry — crisp, burnished filo layers encasing tangy white cheese and egg, baked until golden and best eaten straight from the oven.

60 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Rassolnik — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Rassolnik

A hearty Russian soup distinguished by the briny tang of pickled cucumbers and pearl barley.

120 min Serves 3
Wheat
Makowiec — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Makowiec

Poland's treasured poppy seed roll — a soft yeast dough swirled with a sweetened poppy seed filling, fragrant with honey and lemon, baked for holidays and Sundays.

150 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Chebureki — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Chebureki

Crispy deep-fried turnovers filled with juicy spiced ground meat, beloved across the Crimean Tatar and post-Soviet world.

60 min Serves 3
Wheat
Kletski — Eastern European recipe Eastern European Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Kletski

Light, rustic Eastern European boiled dough dumplings — simple and comforting, dropped into rich broths or tossed with butter and herbs as a satisfying side.

30 min Serves 4
Egg Dairy Wheat

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