Best Eastern European Recipes

Cold Beet Borscht Soup Recipe

1 hr 20 mins

5 from 1 vote

A refreshing and healthy soup made with beets, vegetables, and sour cream.

Keto Cabbage Rolls Recipe

1 hr 5 mins

5 from 1 vote

Delicious and healthy cabbage rolls made with keto-friendly ingredients.

Frozen Pierogies Recipe

15 mins

5 from 1 vote

In a rush to have something on the table on a busy weeknight? Whip up these breadcrumb-crusted frozen pierogies for an easy-to-cook dinner.

Kolachy Cookies Recipe

42 mins

5 from 1 vote

Kolachy cookies are a cream-cheese-filled Hungarian Christmas treat. This recipe pairs the cheese with sweet pineapples.

Potato Knish Recipe

3 hrs

5 from 1 vote

Potato knish is a Jewish savory treat that's made from a pastry that is then loaded with a filling made from onions and potatoes.

Halupki Recipe

3 hrs 30 mins

5 from 1 vote

A classic Russian side, enjoy a filling bite in this stuffed cabbage or halupki recipe, made with ground beef & pork, rice, and tomato sauce.

Blueberry Blintzes Recipe

1 hr

5 from 1 vote

You can liken these blueberry blintzes to the more familiar crepes. These are Jewish pancakes that are filled with cheeses and topped with berries.

Bulgarian Tarator (Cold Cucumber Soup) Recipe

45 mins

5 from 1 vote

Bulgarian Tarator is a refreshing soup made with cucumbers. The perfect dish for hot weather. This dish is usually served in place of salad or appetizers.

Horseradish Beets (Chrin) Recipe

10 mins

5 from 1 vote

Anybody can make this super simple horseradish beets recipe. Just mix some ground beets with horseradish for the most refreshing side dish.

Instant Pot® Vegan Borscht Recipe

1 hr 20 mins

5 from 1 vote

This recipe for Instant Pot® vegan borscht makes up to 6 liters of tasty beet soup. If you love meal prep, this dish is for you.

Chocolate Cranberry Rugelach Recipe

2 hrs 55 mins

5 from 1 vote

Delight in a sweet Jewish pastry with this chocolate cranberry rugelach made with cream cheese dough packed with cinnamon-spiced filling.

Instant Pot® Basic Cabbage Rolls Recipe

1 hr 15 mins

5 from 1 vote

These cabbage rolls are packed with the flavors from three kinds of meat and tender rice that's simmered in savory tomato sauce, for a filling meal!

Reuben-Pierogie Casserole Recipe

45 mins

5 from 1 vote

Perfect to pair with a creamy soup or salad, this Reuben Pierogie casserole is cheesy and easy to make in less than an hour. Perfect for quick meal prep.

Noodle Kugel Recipe

40 mins

5 from 1 vote

Noodle kugel is a Jewish baked dish made with egg noodles, cinnamon, and raisins. This sweet version adds apples, then tops it with bread crumbs.

Grandma Skeet’s Prune Kolaches Recipe

1 hr 54 mins

5 from 1 vote

Kolaches are sweet Czech pastries that hold a fruit portion in between the puffy dough. These tasty Prune Kolaches are easy and filled with prune goodness!

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

40 mins

5 from 1 vote

Whip up a quick meal with these unstuffed cabbage rolls. Served over rice, this dish is tossed with browned beef and tomatoes with a blend of spices.

Nutella Babka Recipe

3 hrs 30 mins

5 from 1 vote

Babka is a braided bread or cake from the Jewish communities of eastern Europe. This Nutella babka has rich hazelnut layers and cinnamon crumble.

Easy Cabbage Rolls Recipe

1 hr 50 mins

5 from 1 vote

These cabbage rolls is stuffed with tender beef and pork and fluffy white rice, then baked in a savory tomato sauce for a filling dinner meal!

Pan-Fried Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce Recipe

40 mins

5 from 1 vote

For this cabbage roll, we bring you cheese-stuffed ground meat wrapped in cabbage cooked in tomato sauce. It's a surprisingly tasty yet simple meal to try.

Family Borscht Recipe

1 hr 55 mins

5 from 1 vote

This borscht recipe or beet soup is packed with vitamins and looks good too in its deep ruby color. Definitely worth making for the whole family.

Easy Borscht (Beet Soup) Recipe

50 mins

5 from 1 vote

Warm-up with a steaming bowl of the borscht with carrots, potatoes, and cabbage cooked in broth with dill and a dash of lemon juice.

Homemade Kajmak Recipe

40 mins

5 from 1 vote

Make your own sandwich spread at home with this easy-to-make kajmak recipe that only needs 3 simple ingredients and will be ready in less than an hour.

Kapusta With Mushrooms Recipe

1 hr 30 mins

5 from 1 vote

This kapusta recipe is a great side dish for vegetarians made with baked Sauerkraut, mushroom, and spices all cooked together in one delicious dish.

Baked Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe

1 hr 45 mins

5 from 1 vote

Layered with the rice, meat sauce, cabbage, and topped with cheese, this cabbage roll casserole baked to tasty perfection will surely be a favorite!

Crockpot Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe

4 hrs 20 mins

5 from 1 vote

You'll surely keep on wanting to have this delicious crockpot cabbage roll casserole for dinner as it's flavorful and super easy to make.

Perfect Potato Latkes Recipe

2 hrs 20 mins

5 from 1 vote

Potatoes are soaked for hours to make these perfect potato latkes that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

Stuffed Cabbage Soup Recipe

40 mins

5 from 1 vote

This recipe for cabbage soup takes some flavor inspirations from stuffed cabbage. It has ground beef and rice stewed in a tomato-based sauce.

Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe

3 hrs 20 mins

5 from 1 vote

Put a twist on a family-favorite dish by making cabbage roll soup! Slow cook cabbage, beef, and bacon in a flavorful tomato broth to make a filling soup.