Russian Christmas Recipes that Make an Entire Meal

If you are looking to celebrate an authentic Russian Christmas this year then you need the best Russian Recipes. These recipes are fast and make a ton of food. Enjoy these great Recipes.

1. Piroshki with Buckwheat and Mushrooms. Dissolve 2.4 t of dried yeast, and a pinch of sugar in warm water. Sprinkle in a teaspoon of flour in a warm place. Pour your ingredients into a bowl and mix in softened butter, 1lb of sifted flour, a pinch of salt, 8 Tbsps of milk and 2 well beaten eggs and knead into a smooth dough. Place in a warm area and allow to rise. After the dough has risen roll as flat as possible. Use an average sized drinking cup and cut the dough into small circles.

Mix 8 ounces cooked Buckwheat groats with 1 crushed and sliced medium onion, ¼ lb of freshly diced mushrooms, and 1 hard boiled egg.

Place your Buckwheat and Mushroom mix into the center of your dough and press the edges together firmly. You can now either fry the Piroshki in a skillet, or bake them in an oven at 350 for 20 mins or until golden brown.

2. Smoked Fish. Smoked fish is a fine Russian food that is perfect for any dinner as a main dish. Simply choose your favorite cut of fish, I prefer either salmon or a good whitefish such as tilapia or catfish. Marinade your fish in a brine of your choosing I prefer a combination of butter or oil with bay leaves, cloves, dill and lemon peel. Place your fish on a low temperature grill (about 180 degrees) and allow to cook for up to 2 hours. Add wood chips to your grill every 30 minutes to ensure a great smoky taste.

3. Pumpkin Oladushki. You need 1 pound of flour, 1 pound of grated pumpkin, 2 eggs, 1 Tbsn of sugar, 1 tspn of salt, ½ tspn of baking powder, and 2 Tbspns of Oil.

In a large bowl mix your grated pumpkin, eggs, salt, flour, baking powder and sugar. Mix until all ingredients make a batter. Spread your Olati onto a cookie sheet, or cut into pancake sized pieces. Bake your Olati on a preheated pan until light golden brown. Serve with a smattering of butter and honey for a great Russian dessert. For a variation you can add your favorite fruit instead of grated pumpkin.

Using these Russian Christmas Recipes are sure to be a hit at your Christmas party.