Russian Cookbook

At Russian Cookbook our purpose is to tell you about Russian cooking, not only recipes but the ideas and ethos of Russian cuisine and all that it encompasses.

An important aspect of what Russian Cookbook is about is dispelling a number of myths and stereotype that surround Russian cooking. Chief amongst these is the image that is associated with Russian cooking and Russian life in general as perpetrated by Hollywood movies. Contrary to this image, the Russian people actually enjoy a rich culinary culture, with food playing an important role in everyday life and celebrations. Just by taking a small glimpse at any of the recipes on Russian Cookbook you will understand for yourself that is the truth. After tasting some of these recipes you will also understand that the image that many people hold of bland Russian food is completely and utterly unbiased.

Many people have heard of Russian recipes, which in itself is a good thing. Unfortunately, for many, their knowledge of Russian cooking does not extend much further beyond these recipes. While being popular Russian dishes, borscht, pirogi and vodka do not go far to encompass the scope of Russian cooking.

Technically Russian cooking on Russian Cookbook refers to recipes and dishes and cooking techniques of the people who historically inhabited old Russian Empire, the USSR and modern day Russia. As such, Russian cooking draws its influences from an uncontested number of sources. In fact, the term Russian cooking refers to the cuisine and influences of over 400 different ethnic groups – ranging from Germans to Koreans, and from the Scandinavians to the Armenians. This naturally leads to the range of flavors, dishes and influences found in Russian cooking, and the recipes on Russian Cookbook are much wider than many people would imagine.

Keeping this in mind, we invite you to explore Russian Cookbook and discover the fine traditions and flavors of Russian cooking.