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.
QUICK TIP: How to Keep Potatoes From Turning Dark
Use this tip to keep your grated 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.
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.
Polish potato cutlets or kotlety ziemniaczane na sos pieczarkowy make a great meatless meal.
Kasha with Mandarin Oranges and Raisins Recipe
This kasha recipe with oranges and raisins can be served as a side dish, stuffing, salad or main course with the addition of chicken or salmon.
This kasha recipe with oranges and raisins can be served as a side dish, stuffing, salad or main course with the addition of chicken or salmon.
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.
Savory mushroom bread pudding explodes with the rich flavors of the forest and is the perfect accompaniment to beef or game dishes.
Fat-Free Potato Latkes Recipe
These fat-free potato pancakes or latkes are baked instead of fried.
These fat-free potato pancakes or latkes are baked instead of fried.
Polish Raisin-Almond Stuffing Recipe
Polish raisin-almond stuffing recipe is slightly sweet and goes well with roast turkey or goose.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crispy, thin potato pancakes are a perfect meal for meatless days and a great accompaniment for roast pork or braised short ribs.