Ukrainian Christmas Eve Dinner

  Christmas is a significant holiday for Ukrainians. It is both a state and family holiday, and it is eagerly awaited in every Ukrainian home. This day is an official holiday and an occasion to get together with the whole family. Since it is customary in Ukraine to set out a hearty feast for big holidays, a rich table for guests is a must-have. We have already learned a little more about celebrating Christmas and New Year traditions in Ukrainian families, and now we will learn more about the traditional...

Five delicious recipes for uzvar (dried fruit compote)

  Uzvar is a vitamin drink made of fruits and berries, most often – dried ones. In Ukraine, this drink is one of the 12 most important recipes of a Christmas table. The dried fruit compote should be dark and translucent (not cloudy). Used fruits can also be served – top them with sugar and try – many like such a dessert. Today we’re going to share 5 recipes for this delicious dried fruit drink. Feel free to experiment and enjoy! Traditional uzvar Ingredients: 100 g (3,5 oz) dried apples...

Uzvar (Dried fruit compote) – Popular Ukrainian Christmas drink

  Christmas is coming and I encourage you to cook the traditional Ukrainian drink uzvar that has a very simple yet refined recipe including fruits and berries that grow in almost every Ukrainian garden) In olden times, uzvar symbolized a good life: fruits meant fertility, while honey meant a sweet life. What exactly is uzvar? Uzvar is a yummy fruit-berry drink which has an old, time-proven recipe that is popular, loved, and widespread until today. This drink is most often cooked and served on Christmas Eve. Its main ingredients are...