8 Ukrainian Food Recipes
Learn about Ukrainian cuisine and find recipes you can make at home!

Even for those new to Ukrainian cuisine, you may already have some food associations. Perhaps you're familiar with borscht, the country's national dish. Or perhaps you've enjoyed chicken Kiev (or chicken Kyiv), a dish named for the country's capital city. But, what flavors and traditions embody Ukrainian cooking? And where do those traditions come from? There's much to explore in this country's rich culinary traditions.
Ukrainian food is full of earthy, rich flavors and comforting ingredients. Hearty stews, dumplings, and meat dishes are among many favorite foods. You'll also find elegance and artistry, as showcased in intricately decorated baked goods such as korovai (Ukrainian wedding bread).
And, actually, the intricate baked goods and everyday comfort foods of Ukraine have more in common than you might think. Both spring from the history and geography of Europe's second-largest country.
Ukraine is an agricultural center in Europe, famous for growing wheat and hearty vegetables that thrive in in the country's rich soil. Borscht, Ukraine's national dish, is a hearty beet stew that showcases the earthy flavors of these vegetables. Potatoes and cabbage are also often found in borscht recipes and are staples in Ukrainian cuisine. And, of course, bread and baked goods made from the country's wheat crops are also essential. Korovai is only one of many impressive baked goods that are enjoyed in Ukraine.
Learn more by exploring a list of popular Ukrainian food recipes that you can try at home.
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Shortcut Ukrainian Borscht
Borscht is the national dish of Ukraine, but you can enjoy a quick and delicious version even on a busy weeknight. As a bonus, this vegetable soup is also healthy and can be made vegetarian.
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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
This hearty and delicious comfort food will warm you up from the inside out. Cabbage is another vegetable that grows well in Ukraine, and in this recipe it's transformed into a dish that every generation loves.
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Paska Bread
Paska bread is a traditional Easter bread in Ukraine. This rich bread is similar to brioche, and although it takes time and patience to prepare, the end result is absolutely worth it.
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Ukrainian Daughter's Slow Cooker Casserole
If you're looking for a comforting weeknight meal that's full of flavors from traditional Ukrainian cuisine, then your search stops here! This cozy meal is made with favorites like kielbasa, cottage cheese, and cabbage.
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Easy Baked Chicken Kyiv
Although the origins of this dish are disputed, chicken Kyiv's name and popularity in and around Ukraine earn it a spot in this collection. Try this easy version for a weeknight meal everyone will love.
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Ukrainian Green Borsch
Try another variation on borscht with this vibrant herbal soup! Serve this soup with meat or vegetarian, and you can also choose to serve it hot or cold.
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Varenyky
No list of Ukrainian recipes would be complete without varenyky! This delicious dumpling is similar to pierogi and can have both sweet and savory fillings. Try this sweet varenyky recipe filled with farmer's cheese. For something more savory, try the pierogi recipe shown here.
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Pampushky (Ukrainian Donuts)
Ukraine is known as the "breadbasket of Europe," and so more baked goods on this list should come as no surprise! Pampushky are Ukrainian donuts, and they can be sweet or savory. This version is sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar for a sweet treat. For a savory version, which may remind you of garlic bread, check out this recipe here.
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