I am Ukrainian, grew up on Ukrainian food and absolutely love it! However, it isn't always necessarily the healthiest or quickest food to make. In fact, it can be downright fattening and time sucking. My Baba's borscht took endless hours to make and as a working Mom with 2 busy kids, I simply don't have that time.
In light of this, I have made it my mission to modernize Ukrainian cuisine by making it quicker, easier and healthier. I have also created lighter and allergy friendly Ukrainian recipes.
Ukrainian Food
For this post, I have gathered 12 Amazingly Delicious Modern Twists on Traditional Ukrainian recipes from my fellow food bloggers. This collection of Ukrainian recipes will not only save you time, but calories as well. This round-up includes everything from Ukrainian breakfast to dessert, paleo, low-carb and gluten-free cabbage rolls, perogy grilled cheese and bread maker paska. And best of all, it's completely Baba approved!
The 5 Minute Ukrainian Breakfast Sandwich
Foodmeanderings.com / Via foodmeanderings.com
The Ukrainian version of the Egg McMuffin in 5 minutes- Recipe Here
Easy Baked Chicken Kiev
Wholesomeyum.com / Via wholesomeyum.com
Chicken Kiev - BAKED, LOW CARB, PALEO and GLUTEN FREE- it doesn't get much more modern than this: Recipe Here
30 Minute Borscht
HappyKitchen.rocks / Via happykitchen.rocks
Wholesome and delicious old skool Borscht in 30 minutes: Recipe Here
Low Carb Turkey Cabbage Rolls- Paleo and Keto
80twentynutrition.com / Via 80twentynutrition.com
Not your Baba's cabbage rolls- low carb, paleo and keto: Recipe Here
Ukrainian Daughter's Crockpot Casserole
FoodMeanderings.com / Via foodmeanderings.com
A giant Ukrainian meal cooked in your slow cooker- prepped in 20 minute: Recipe Here
Syrnicki (Cheese Pancakes)
Babaganosh.org / Via babaganosh.org
Cheesy Ukrainian Pancakes in 25 minutes cause cheese just makes everything better: Recipe Here
Potato Cheddar Vareniki with Braised Cabbage and Prosciutto
Sugarlovesspices.com / Via sugarlovespices.com
Old world Ukrainian and Italian flavours collide in this delicious ultra modern dish of perogies, prosciutto and braised cabbage: Recipe Here
Perogie Grilled Cheese
CulinaryCool.com / Via culinary-cool.com
Mmmm... you had me at perogies.... Recipe Here
Cabbage Rolls with Dill and Roasted Red Pepper
Dishnthekitchen.com / Via dishnthekitchen.wordpress.com
Ultra modern cabbage rolls with roasted red pepper. And because there can never be enough cabbage rolls... Recipe Here
Easy Bread Maker Paska
FoodMeanderings.com / Via foodmeanderings.com
Skip the hard labour and make this traditional Ukrainian Easter Bread in your bread maker: Recipe Here
Ukrainian Kotleti (Meatballs)
Valentinascorner.com / Via valentinascorner.com
Quick and easy to prepare, a modern take on this delicious traditional meat dish: Recipe Here
Noodle Cookies - Pecan Meringues
thefinercookie.com / Via thefinercookie.com
These Noodle Meringue Cookies are the perfect finish to an amazing Ukrainian meal: Recipe Here
Ukrainian Recipes
So, if you're looking for modern Ukrainian fare that will save you time, then give these recipes a try!
Make your Ukrainian Bread in the Bread Machine! (affiliate links)
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices
Love this recipe collection! So many good ones to choose from. Thank you for including us, we tried to do our best to honor the Ukranian cuisine :-).
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Nicoletta! You did a great job - I just love your fusion 🙂
Maria
Absolutely love this collection of recipes. I have pinned for future reference. Thanks for putting this together.
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Maria!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Yum! Everything looks delicious, particularly that breakfast sandwich! Hope you have a lovely weekend 🙂
Vanessa
This is an awesome recipe collection! I myself am half Ukrainian but usually leave the traditional dishes to my mom & aunts to cook! Many of these recipes excite me so I look forward to trying them out!
Terri Gilson
Thank you, Vanessa! I hope you give them a try!