A generous pot of beet, cabbage and potato soup, finished with garlic and dill. This version starts with ready-made stock so you can make it on a weeknight; rye bread and a spoonful of sour cream turn it into dinner.
Mushroom caps filled with parsley and garlic butter, with a crisp breadcrumb top. The archive paired and deep-fried the mushrooms; this open, oven-baked version is easier to serve and lets you see when the filling is bubbling.
Potatoes, tangy sauerkraut, browned onions and bacon make a hearty mash to serve with sausage. Cooking the potatoes separately makes their texture easier to control.