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Ukrainian Christmas kutia with raisins, poppy seeds, and nuts

Ukrainian Christmas kutia with raisins, poppy seeds, and nuts

Kutia (kutya) is a traditional Ukrainian dish, a sweet grain pudding that is served on Christmas Eve dinner (also known as Svyata Vecherya). Kutia symbolizes fertility and abundance, and it is believed that good luck will come to every home where it is served. The richer in taste kutia is, the more successful and...

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Roast duck with apples, honey, and soy sauce

Roast duck with apples, honey, and soy sauce

In Ukraine a lot of families cook and serve ducks during New Year and Christmas holidays with a great pleasure. Today we are going to modernize somehow the classic recipe for a duck with apples and add new components and ingredients.

A hint of sweetness goes well with poultry meat, and the...

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