Russian
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Грибной Строганов — Mushroom Stroganoff
Forget everything you know about stroganoff needing sour cream. This version uses a silky cashew base and deeply brow...
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Today's Fast
July 16, 2026
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Hieromartyr Athenogenes, Bishop of Heracleopolis
Hieromartyr Athenogenes, Bishop of Heracleopolis
Troparion: Holy Martyr Hyacinth: Tone IV. In his suffering, O Lord,/ Thy martyr Hyacinth received an imperishable crown from Thee our God;/ for, possessed of Thy might,/ he set at nought the tormentors and cr...
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Monastery-Style Lentil Stew
A straightforward, deeply satisfying lentil stew in the tradition of monastic kitchens. This recipe works on oil days...
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Ιμάμ Μπαϊλντί / Imam Bayildi (Stuffed Eggplant)
The name means "the imam fainted" — supposedly from the sheer quantity of olive oil used, or perhaps from how delicio...
Russian
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Фаршированные Перцы — Stuffed Peppers with Buckwheat and Mushrooms
Bell peppers stuffed with nutty buckwheat and earthy mushrooms, braised in tomato sauce until everything melds togeth...
Russian
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Постные Щи — Fasting Cabbage Soup
A cornerstone of Russian fasting cuisine for centuries, щи (shchi) built on sauerkraut is the most satisfying bowl of...
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