April, 2023 | Ukrainian recipes

Traditional Easter dishes in different regions of Ukraine

Posted on April 12, 2023September 23, 2024 by admin

Ukrainians have traditionally cooked many different dishes for the Easter celebration. While Easter bread and eggs play an essential ceremonial function, there are other recipes to include in your festive menu. Festive meat and dairy dishes Generally speaking, Easter dishes fall into two groups — meat and dairy. Dairy dishes may vary from region to […]

Ancient Ukrainian rituals related to Easter eggs

Posted on April 10, 2023September 23, 2024 by admin

The Easter egg is an essential attribute of the celebration of Orthodox Easter in Ukraine. Many Ukrainians use the dyeing technique: this is an easy and relatively quick way to decorate eggs for a holiday. These eggs are called krashanky (the name derives from the Ukrainian word for “krasyty” (to paint). Some talented craftsmen create […]