The food and cooking of Russia

A brief history of Russian food

Russian meals and mealtimes

Planning a Russian meal

A Russian kitchen and its tools

Special ingredients

Cold zakuski and salads

Soups and light stews

Fish

Meat, poultry and game

Vegetables, vegetarian and grain dishes

Mushrooms - Hot zakuski and supper dishes

Feasts and fasts

Bread, biscuits and cakes

Sweet things

Eating out

Beverages

Preserving

Russian shops and markets.