10 popular Ukrainian borsch recipes

Some people wonder why the taste of borsch can be so different if you try this dish in different places. The fact is that Ukrainian borsch recipes differ. On the one hand, in each region of the country, borsch is cooked in its way. On the other hand, there are a lot of different varieties of regional recipes. Today we encourage you to discover 10 and 1 more best recipes for traditional Ukrainian borsch. Borsch recipes in different regions It may be surprising, but borscht is not one single dish...

World Embroidery Day – Ukrainian traditions

  Vyshyvanka (the embroidered shirt) is not only a unique element of festive national clothes but also an essential part of the culture of the Ukrainian people. That is why every Ukrainian should know about such an event as Embroidery Day. Vyshyvanka Day (World Embroidery Day) is celebrated on the third Thursday in May. This year, the Day of Embroidery falls on May 19. This is not a religious or state holiday, yet it achieved a somewhat symbolic value. This international holiday is meant to preserve Ukrainian folk traditions through...

Easy recipe for Christmas dumplings with prunes and fresh apples

Looking for some yummy festive recipe for Christmas dinner? What about enjoying delicious Ukrainian varenyky (dumplings) with rich sweet prune and fresh apple filling? These dumplings aren't difficult to cook but so well-loved. They'll become a crowd-pleaser. A wonderful idea to serve them as a dessert on Christmas night.   Ingredients: Dough 250 ml water 300 g flour 3 tbsp sunflower oil Fruit filling 250 g apples 250 g prunes 30 g dairy butter 2 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp cinnamon a pinch of salt For serving Dairy butter Sour cream/Honey...