The New Ukrainian Cookbook

by Annette Ogrodnik Corona, Laurette Kovary (Illustrator)

Overview

Winner of the 2012 Gourmand Cookbook Award for Best Eastern European Cookbook!

Now available in paperback, this popular Hippocrene cookbook introduces readers to the fresh foods, exquisite tastes, hospitality and generous spirit of the Ukrainian table. Scattered amongst the recipes are quotes, poems, historical facts, folklore, and illustrations, making this cookbook not only a culinary adventure but a unique cultural exploration as well. Includes:
• More than 200 easy-to-follow recipes
• An introduction to Ukraine’s history, culture, and cuisine
• Helpful tips and notes with many recipes
• Charming illustrations by renowned Ukrainian-American artist Laurette Kovary

This authentic cookbook invites the home cook to sample, explore and experiment with the freshest ingredients to prepare appetizers such as Pickled Herring, or one of eight regional variations of the quintessential Ukrainian soup, Borshch. You’ll find classics such as Chicken Kyiv or Holiday-Stuffed Roast Goose, or select more contemporary dishes like Grilled Pork Tenderloin served with a delectable plum sauce or Venison Steaks with Cherry-Mustard Butter. From elegant fare such as Whole Salmon in Aspic or Poached Carp Fillets with Yogurt-Scallion Sauce to classic homestyle dishes like stuffed cabbage (Holubsti) and dumplings (Varenyky), there is something for every occasion. Get the inside scoop on how to prepare special holiday breads like Ukrainian Paska or Orange-Iced Babka and detailed instructions on how to make various bread pastries, cakes and tortes.
Readers will certainly fall in love with Ukraine all over again, or perhaps, for the first time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780781814119
Publisher:	Hippocrene Books, Inc.
Publication date:	09/22/2020
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	270
Sales rank:	1,096,300
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Annette Ogrodnik Corona is an award-winning cookbook author, freelance food writer, food blogger, and cooking instructor. She has appeared on several cable cooking shows throughout the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas over the last 10 years. She spends her time these days advocating for local food, farmers and sustainable farming practices and writes a popular blog RefuelingYourFork.com, which focuses on eating seasonally and locally. She lives with her husband, Kevin, and three Jack Russell terriers, in a house with a tiny kitchen in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Visit her at AnnetteOCorona.com

Laurette Kovary is an award-winning Ukrainian American artist who earned her BFA from Pratt Institute in New York City. She is the Founder of the Art House Studio in East Norwich, New York and has been recognized as Woman Artist of the Year for her contributions to community and students.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Ukrainians and Their Food ix

Ukraine at a Glance xi

A Brief Culinary History of Ukraine xiii

A Collection, of Soul Nourishing Recipes xv

A Blend of Tradition and Innovation xvi

Chapter 1 Appetizers 1

Chapter 2 Borshch and Soups 31

Chapter 3 Salads, Pickles and Preserves 57

Chapter 4 Sauces, Vegetables and Grains 79

Chapter 5 Meats and Poultry 113

Chapter 6 Fish and Game 147

Chapter 7 Breads, Buns and Rolls 169

Chapter 3 Dumplings, Noodles, and Griddlecakes 189

Chapter 9 Omelets and Other Egg Dishes 209

Chapter 10 Desserts 217

Chapter 11 Beverages and Libations 245

Chapter 12 Twists on Traditional Foods 257

Holiday Specialties of Easter and Christmas Eve 265

Index 269