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Immigrant recipes

Warm up with a vegan spin on traditional borscht this winter

“I love [Borscht] because it’s inexpensive, fulfilling, and always reminds me of my family,”  says Liudmila, a Russian immigrant and LEAD graduate from our 2017 spring series at the NYPL Mid-Manhattan branch. “Borscht is a traditional Russian-Ukrainian soup which is made of beets, cabbage, and potatoes.” “Usually it is prepared with meat, but I decided to make this recipe vegetarian,” Liudmila adds. “For those who still crave for some meat you can add it in the end of this recipe...

Immigrant recipes

Make Olivie, a traditional Russian salad served for holidays and celebrations

This simple salad is served at special gatherings and holidays and is a favorite of New Women New Yorkers volunteer, Sveta. “I can’t imagine any major event in my family without this dish,” says Sveta. Olivie Approx. 6 servings Prep time: Approx. 20 mins Cook time: 15 mins Ingredients: 3 small or medium potatoes 3 medium carrots 1 can (14-15 oz) of peas (or 1 cup of frozen peas) 4-8 hard boiled eggs (to taste) 6-8 small dill pickles 1-2...