Russian recipes from the 17th century offer the modern vegetarian palate a wide range of tastes. ... The use of peas in Russian cuisine is mentioned in documents dating back to the 12th century.

The abundance of vegetarian dishes in Russian cuisine is linked to Christian Orthodox fasting, which requires people to abstain from animal products. During the 40-day Lenten season preceding ...

Russian Vegetarian Cooking Shines During Lent. ... The pancakes are the signature food item for the season of Lent, a time before Easter when many Russians give up eating meat.

Every week on the Good Food Blog we celebrate Meatless Monday by sharing a vegetarian recipe from our archives. Sharon Hudgins is the author of The Other Side of Russia: A Slice of Life in Siberia and ...

Vibrant and tangy, this Russian vinaigrette salad combines the sweetness of beets, the heartiness of potatoes, and the zing ...

For an elegant five-star experience, book a table at Nikolai's Roof, one of Atlanta's most impressive restaurants. Opened in 1976, Nikolai's is on the 30th floor of downtown Atlanta's newly ...

Russian food in America is a very mixed bag. The cuisine encompasses Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Armenian, Polish, Georgian food, and more, and that’s because all of those countries were considered ...

Slow food and farm-to-table are hardly home-grown Russian concepts, of course. But the combination of sanctions and a falling ruble have pushed Moscow's once-marginal locavore chefs and ...

Last night, at Russian newcomer Mari Vanna, ... The version at Mari Vanna were sweet and carroty, truly vegetarian comfort food, especially with a dollop of sour cream on top.