Pliatsok – Exquisite Ukrainian dessert, the king of Western Ukraine bakery

  Pliatsky are one-of-a-kind bakery traditional for Western Ukraine. They represent something betwixt and between pies and cakes. In Lviv and Ternopil there is a dialectic word interpretation – “pastry that includes crusts, creams, and fillings.” It is no wonder that pliatsky are so loved by Ukrainians. They incorporate the best eating qualities of pies and cakes. The peculiarity of pliatsky lies in the combination of different tastes, which makes them extremely flavorful and breathtakingly tempting. Up to now, there is no holiday without this bakery in many regions of...

Ukrainian cake – pliatsok “Stefanka”

Ukrainian cuisine is famous for its diverse in flavor and taste cakes, and one of them is pliatsok. This cake is the masterpiece of confectionery. In Lviv and Ternopil the world ‘pliatsok’ is explained as pastry, which combines crusts (baked in a rectangular shape), creams, and fillings. If you do wonder to deep into the tradition of cooking this amazing Ukrainian cake, I’ll be glad to guide you through the process of baking. Today we’re going the make pliatsok “Stefanka.” Thanks to its rich look and deep taste, this dessert...

Fish and rice pie

There are certain days when only cozy dishes will do. Full of delightful ingredients, this mackerel pie with rice, onion, dill, and parsley is the ultimate comfort food. There is something homely about the dish. Tender inside, crispy on the top and simply delectable all the way through. In addition, this satisfying weekend meal can surely feed all your family. Ingredients: 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp sugar 1 bulb onion 1 cup of rice 3 cups of flour 3 tbsp vegetable oil 5 tbsp compressed yeast 100...