Classic Russian Cuisine [Hardcover]

Alla Sacharow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 1993

Alla Sacharow's passion for Russian cooking springs from her devotion to her native land. For this unique collection she has assmebled 450 recipes, chosen from among thousands, and creates a culinary tour of her homeland. More than 130 full-color photos illustrate the recipes and the art of presentation, and reflect both the Russian countryside and Russian culture.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Sacharow, Russian-born, assembles recipes from all over the former Soviet Union, attending to the Russian and the regional without lightening traditionally rich and hearty stuff. The result is a lot to choose from, some of it very attractive, and some probably worth avoiding. There are wonderful-sounding Russian salads and pickled vegetables, for instance; but doesn't the heart stop at the thought of "Stuffed Beef Stomach," "Deep-Fried Calf's Brain" and "Larded Liver"? (An entire chapter, entitled "Innards," seems ill-considered for current American taste.) A section, however, on pancakes and crepes is toothesome, with vegetarian, sweet and meaty options. Fruit desserts (carrot souffle, sour cherry pudding) also appeal. Sacharow does not confine herself to foods, but takes on nonalcoholic kvass, various honey drinks, and others. The reach of the book is impressive, as is her zeal in presenting authentic (and sometimes seemingly odd) fare. For instance, consider her cautionary note on nettles, an occasional ingredient: "Mostly unavailable in American stores. (Can be picked in open fields.)" Photos not seen by PW.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Hardcover: 278 pages
• Publisher: Arcade Publishing (November 30, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559701749
• ISBN-13: 978-1559701747
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,845,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #69 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > European > Russian

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5.0 out of 5 stars Eat until you drop...!, June 22, 2000

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"docdonald" (Tampa-FL & Kyiv-Ukraine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classic Russian Cuisine (Hardcover)

The collection of excellent and delicious recipes from the heart fo the Rus is very well presented. I have owned this book for a few years now, and literally worn it out! It covers not only the food preparation but ethnicity and socio-cultural views of the people who prepare and eat this food as part of their cultural environment. A well written book and a easy guide to use.

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Russian Cuisine, December 4, 2011

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This review is from: Classic Russian Cuisine (Hardcover)

Marvelous collection of Russian recipes, with wonderful photos. Section for Easter foods contains many variations of the classic preparation for Pasha and Kulich.