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Starches
Starches go beyond potatoes and rice in the Eastern European kitchen. Discover everything from bulgur wheat to buckwheat groats. And while noodles and dumplings are technically considered starches, they're so important to Eastern European cuisine, they've been reserved for a place of honor in their own separate section.
Traditional Lithuanian Potato Pudding Recipe - Kugelis or Bul…
This traditional recipe for Lithuanian potato pudding or kugelis produces a dense dish that is excellent as a side or main course.
Potato Casserole with Eggs and Sour Cream Recipe
This recipe for potatoes baked with eggs and sour cream is common throughout Eastern Europe.
Serbian Lenten Sauerkraut and Beans Recipe - Posni Kupus i Grah
This recipe for Serbian Lenten sauerkraut and beans or posni kupus i grah is a meatless porridge that can be served as a main course or side dish.
Serbian Sauerkraut and Beans Recipe - Kupus i Grah
This recipe for Serbian sauerkraut and beans or kupus i grah is a thick porridge that can be served as a main course or side dish.
Romanian Cornmeal Porridge Recipe - Mamaliga
This Romanian cornmeal porridge or mamliga recipe is similar to Italian polenta.
QUICK TIP: How to Keep Potatoes From Turning Dark
Use this tip to keep your grated potatoes from turning dark.
Potato Pie Recipe - Polish Baba Kartoflana or Kartoflak
This Polish potato pie recipe - baba kartoflana or kartoflak - is similar to Lithuanian kugelis and uses grated potatoes, bacon and eggs.
Potato Cutlets Recipe - Polish Kotlety Ziemniaczane na Sos Pieczarkowy
Polish potato cutlets or kotlety ziemniaczane na sos pieczarkowy make a great meatless meal.
Savory Mushroom Bread Pudding Recipe
Savory mushroom bread pudding explodes with the rich flavors of the forest and is the perfect accompaniment to beef or game dishes.
Polish Raisin-Almond Stuffing Recipe
Polish raisin-almond stuffing recipe is slightly sweet and goes well with roast turkey or goose.
Lithuanian Kugelis Recipe - Savory Potato Pudding
This Lithuanian kugelis recipe is wonderful as a side dish or as a vegetarian main course.
Russian/Ukrainian Pampushki Recipe
Russian/Ukrainian pampushki recipe is fried potato balls stuffed with cheese.
Serbian Potato Salad
Serbians and Croatians prefer potato salad made with oil and vinegar instead of sour cream or a mayonnaise base.
Mashed Potatoes with Onion and Dill
Mashed potatoes with caramelized onions and chopped dill were a standby during Lent, often accompanied by a cold glass of buttermilk.
Boiled Potatoes with Onion and Dill
Potatoes, onion and dill are three favorites of Poles and other Eastern Europeans. They blend together well in this side dish.
Polish Potato Pancakes
Crispy, thin potato pancakes are a perfect meal for meatless days and a great accompaniment for roast pork or braised short ribs.
Hungarian Warm Potato Salad Recipe - Meleg Krumplisaláta
This recipe for Hungarian warm potato salad or meleg krumplisaláta is made with hard-cooked eggs and sour cream.
Romanian Vegetable Rice Pilaf Recipe - Pilaf de Orez cu Legume
This recipe for Romanian vegetable rice pilaf, or pilaf de orez cu legume, can be made with the vegetables you like best.
Chef Karol Okrasa's Warm Lentil Salad Recipe
This recipe for warm lentil salad is from chef Karol Okrasa of Platter Restaurant in Warsaw, Poland.
Polish Warm Lentil Salad
Chef Karol Okrasa's warm lentil salad recipe goes well with braised rabbit leg.
Polish Potato Dumplings Recipe from Gwizdaly Village - Pyzuchy Gwizduchy
Mashed potatoes are used to make this Polish dumpling.
Polish Potato Pancakes Recipe from Gwizdaly Village - Placki Ziemniaczane
Finely grated potatoes are used to make these pancakes which can be a main course or starchy side dish.
Hungarian Rice Cake Recipe - Rizskoch
Creamed rice is used in this Hungarian rice cake or rizskoch recipe.
Polish Rice Pancakes Recipe - Placuszki z Ryzu
Cooked rice is used in this recipe for Polish pancakes or placuszki z ryzu.
Lithuanian Potato Sausage Recipe - Vedarai - Recipe for Lithuanian Potato...
Lithuanians love potatoes and they find their way into everything, including this potato sausage or vedarai recipe.
Foolproof Risotto Recipe - Recipe for Foolproof Risotto
This foolproof risotto recipe is made with onions and saffron for a golden color.
Fresh Pea and New Potato Salad Recipe - Recipe for Fresh Pea and New Potato...
This fresh pea and new potato salad uses spring's bounty.
Hungarian Ham-Stuffed Baked Potatoes Recipe - Sonkás-Töltött Burgonyával
Baked potatoes are stuffed with a ham-sour cream mixture in this recipe for Hungarian ham-stuffed baked potatoes or sonkas toltott burgonyaval.
Ukrainian Caraway Dumplings Recipe - Kmyn Halushky
Ukrainian drop dumplings or halushky are just made for sopping up rich gravies.
Polish Potato Soup Recipe - Zupa Ziemniaczana
This Polish soup recipe is made with potatoes, carrots and onions.
Polish Millet Soup Recipe - Krupnik z Kaszy Jaglanej
This recipe for Polish soup or krupnik z kaszy jaglanej is a peasant gruel made with millet.
Bacon-Apple-Chestnut Bread Dressing Recipe
This egg-free bacon-apple-chestnut bread dressing recipe is delicious with poultry or pork.