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Eastern European Recipes

Eastern European recipes are nearly as varied as those of Western Europe, but the area's predominantly Slavic background ties the region together, at least somewhat.

A bowl of Polish bigos stew
Photo by Holly A. Heyser

What follows is a collection Eastern European recipes featuring fish, game, edible wild plants and mushrooms. Many are from Poland, although lots of other countries are represented.

Mushrooms are a huge deal in this part of the world, so you'll see recipes like my Polish fermented mushrooms, as well as mushroom pierogi, which are popular all over the region.

I have a few classics, too, like Ukrainian borscht and Hungarian pörkölt, which is like a thick gulyás (goulash).

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A bowl of Ukranian borscht.

Ukrainian Borscht

By Hank Shaw on December 7, 2020, Updated June 6, 2022 - 18 Comments

A classic, beet-based Ukrainian borscht recipe using venison. It’s rich in flavor, but not sweet at all.

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A bowl of Polish bigos stew

Polish Bigos Stew

By Hank Shaw on November 30, 2020, Updated June 6, 2022 - 14 Comments

A classic Polish hunter’s stew using whatever meats you have handy, from wild game to chicken and pork.

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A plate of venison pierogi with gravy.

Venison Pierogis

By Hank Shaw on October 21, 2019, Updated June 6, 2022 - 9 Comments

How to make meat-filled pierogis the Polish way. Not an empanada and not a potsticker, it’s Eastern Europe’s gift to dumplings.

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Venison pot roast made in a crock pot, served on a platter.

Polish Venison Pot Roast

By Hank Shaw on November 20, 2017, Updated July 27, 2022 - 36 Comments

Old school venison pot roast, Eastern European style. Great with venison neck or shoulder.

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Pelmeni dumplings.

Pelmeni and the Eating of Bears

By Hank Shaw on May 11, 2017, Updated June 6, 2022 - 36 Comments

It’s spring bear season in many parts of the world. I can think of no better recipe for bear than these pelmeni. No bear? Use any meat.

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mushroom pierogi recipe

Wild Mushroom Pierogi

By Hank Shaw on April 21, 2014, Updated June 6, 2022 - 21 Comments

Who doesn’t love pierogi? I mean really. Little pockets of goodness, boiled briefly then fried and served with caramelized onions, sour cream and dill? Heaven on a plate. I made these with wild mushrooms, but any mushroom will do.

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smoked sturgeon recipe

Smoked Sturgeon

By Hank Shaw on March 27, 2014, Updated June 6, 2022 - 30 Comments

It’s sturgeon time here in the West, and whether you catch your own or buy farm-raised fish, smoked sturgeon is one of the great smoked fish of the world. Here’s how I make it.

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Polska kielbasa on a plate with fried eggs.

Homemade Polish Kielbasa

By Hank Shaw on March 10, 2013, Updated June 6, 2022 - 117 Comments

Few sausages are as iconic as Polish kielbasa. There are as many variations as there are cooks — even an official government-approved recipe, which I used as my inspiration. This one is pure smoky awesomeness.

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Hi, my name is Hank Shaw; I’m a James Beard Award-winning author and chef. I started this site back in 2007 to help you get the most out of all things wild: fish, game, edible wild plants and mushrooms. I also write cookbooks, have a website dedicated to the intersection of food and nature, and do a podcast, too. If it’s wild, you’ll find it here. Hope you enjoy the site!

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