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Russian Food 101

3. Beef Stroganoff

Beef stroganoff is a traditional Russian dish in which strips of beef are sauteed with mushrooms to form a rich sauce. It is served over egg noodles with a dallop of smetana or sour cream.

2. Apple Sharlotka

A Russian way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Apple Sharlotka is a Russian dessert made with green apples that is part cake, part pie, and completely delicious!

1. Blini

A blini is a thin pancake made from buckwheat flour with a taste and texture is similar to a crepe. Blinis make the perfect dessert or dinner depending on whether you top them with sweet or savoury fixings. Classic blini toppings include sour cream, applesauce and strawberries.

Left: Apple Sharlotka

Below: Beef Stroganoff

Bottom left and right: Blinis