Russian Food and Regional Cuisine

... a lovely book. Amazon review, 2012.

This 2nd edition has been updated to reflect the extensive political changes since the Soviet era, but the recipes remain unchanged.

RUSSIAN FOOD is delicious, wholesome and easily prepared from generally available ingredients.

Many recipes are suitable for vegetarians or could be easily adapted.

JEAN REDWOOD's cookery book contains over 340 recipes in easy-to-use presentation, measured in grams and ounces.

The book is enjoyable to read as well as to cook from. Russian literature provides much 'food for thought'. There is a complete 'food story' by Chekhov in the author's own translation.

The geographical and historical background to cookery in different areas of the Russian Federation and surrounding countries is fully explained in all its splendid diversity.

RUSSIAN FOOD is based on Jean Redwood's extensive first-hand knowledge of Russia and the Russian language.

Contents
Personal Preface and Introduction.

'Domestic mealtimes' - cultural influences, illustrated by Russian literature.
'The Siren' (Anton Chekhov) - a food related short story, translated by the author.

RECIPES - a very extensive selection: over 340 in all !

1. 34 Zakuski (hors d'oeuvres)
   56 Soups
   66 Fish, Meat & Poultry recipes
   45 Vegetable & Salad recipes
   47 Grain, Pasta, Pastry, Pies & Pancakes
   26 Puddings & Biscuits
   30 Bread & Cake recipes
   

Recipes suitable for young children or easily digestible are also covered.

COUNTRIES where they are, what they grow, what they eat, complete with maps
As well as Russia, recipes come from: -

1. Armenia
   Azerbaijan
   Baltic States
   Belarus
   Georgia
   Kazakhstan
   Moldova
   Tajikistan
   Tatarstan Republic (area of distinctive cuisine within Russian Federation)
   Turkmenistan
   Ukraine
   Uzbekistan
   

Note: Photographs accompanying description (where displayed), show a selection of attractive and easily prepared dishes cooked from the book's recipes, but are not part of book.