Ukrainian Old Fashioned Plum Yeast Varenyky (Perogies) The scent alone transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen, sunlight streaming through lace curtains as she deftly pinched together the edges of each varenyk, her hands dusted white with flour. It wasn’t just about the sweet and tangy plums nestled inside the pillowy dough; it was the … Read more
Ukrainian Varenyky: A Taste of Home The scent of simmering onions and buttery potatoes always brings me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. Babcia’s varenyky were legendary – plump little dumplings, filled with creamy potatoes and sharp cheddar, always served with a dollop of sour cream and crispy bacon bits. She’d spend hours at her wooden … Read more
Ukrainian Pirohi (Varenyky): A Taste of Home The aroma of sautéed onions and creamy mashed potatoes always transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. I can almost see her now, sleeves rolled up, flour dusting her apron as she expertly pinched each pirohi closed, a lifetime of love and tradition folded into every dumpling. These … Read more
Ukrainian Sweet Cabbage Varenyky: A Taste of Home The aroma of simmering cabbage always transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. I remember watching her, a whirlwind of flour and determination, transforming humble ingredients into mountains of varenyky. The sweet, earthy scent of the cabbage mingled with the tangy sour cream she served alongside – … Read more
Ukrainian Blueberry Varenyky with Blueberry Sauce The aroma of boiling dumplings, filled with sweet, juicy blueberries, always transports me back to my grandmother’s cozy kitchen. I remember watching her nimble fingers expertly pinching the dough closed, creating perfect little pockets of summer. The air would be thick with the sweet scent of berries and the … Read more