Combining the sauerkraut with the pork is the key. The sourness balances out the fat, enhancing the taste of the dish. Many Ukrainian cooks make a version of kapusnyak with fresh cabbage. To try that, ...

For Tetiana Yaroshenko, co-founder of Ukrainian Flavors, food has always been more than nourishment — it’s a bridge to home and a source of comfort. It’s ...

Authentic dishes disappeared from Ukrainian dinner tables, going underground, in the early 20th century when the Soviet Union absorbed "the breadbasket of Europe." "The USSR wasn't just another ...

Yevhen Klopotenko, 37, Ukrainian chef and restaurateur, poses for a portrait in his restaurant 100 rokiv tomu vpered in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Aug. 14. (Oksana Parafeniuk for NPR) KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s ...

For many Americans, there's no set menu for New Year's besides champagne as the ball drops, maybe black-eyed peas on New Year's Day. But if your family comes from what was the Soviet Union, you're ...

He left the Ternopil region more than 15 years ago, but has preserved and elevated Ukrainian culture through cuisine, atmosphere, and community. Mykola Oleksiv is the owner of the restaurant ...

Adding fermented vegetables to the first course of a meal is common in Ukrainian cuisine, and one of the most popular pickled-vegetable dishes is sauerkraut soup. It might sound a little odd, but ...