Potato Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1.1 lb (500 g) uncooked potatoes
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 egg (optional)
• Vegetable oil
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Peel the potatoes and grate them (use them right away to avoid darkening).
2. Put the potatoes in a large bowl and add the yeast previously dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water.
3. Add salt, flour, egg (optional).
4. Mix well and put the batter in a warm place to rise.
5. Use a large tablespoon to put the batter on a very hot skillet in vegetable oil. Cook on both sides several minutes until golden-brown.
6. Serve hot with sour cream or butter. ENJOY!!!

Crêpes with Apple Filling ("Nalistniki")

Also called "Nalesniki".
Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 2-3 tablespoons sugar
• 1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 liter (1/2 quart) milk
• 1.5-2 cups all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil
• 1 table spoon butter

Filling:

• 4-5 apples
• Sugar to taste

Directions:

1. Whisk the eggs well with sugar; add salt, vanilla, and milk.
2. Gradually add flour, melted butter and mix well. The batter must be thin.
3. Heat the skillet, brush it with oil, and pour the batter with a ladle. (Pour a thin layer of batter onto the skillet).
4. When the bottom of the crepe is golden-brown, carefully flip it.
5. Put 2-3 teaspoons of apple filling and 1-2 teaspoons sugar on each crêpe (crepe) (close to the edge); roll it, tuck in the ends, and finish rolling.
6. Fry just one side (where the edge is after the final roll, so the frying will seal it) on low heat until golden-brown. ENJOY!

Filling:

1. Peel and core the apples, take out the seeds.
2. Grate the apples coarsely.

Crepes ("Blini", "Blinchiki") with Meat Filling

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 2-3 tablespoons sugar
• 1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 liter (1/2 quart) milk
• 1.5-2 cups all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter

Filling:

• 1 lb cooked lean ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 medium onion
• Dill (optional)
• Vegetable oil
• Salt, pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Whisk the eggs well with sugar; add salt, vanilla, and milk.
2. Gradually add flour, melted butter, and mix well. The batter must be thin.
3. Heat a nonstick skillet, brush it with oil, and pour the batter with a ladle. (Pour a thin layer of batter onto the skillet).
4. When the bottom of the crepe is golden-brown, carefully flip it.
5. Put 2-3 teaspoons of filling on each crêpe (close to the edge); roll it, tuck in the ends, and finish rolling (like a burrito). Fry on both sides until golden-brown. ENJOY!!

Filling:

1. Cut the meat very finely or grate it.
2. Chop the onion very finely and sauté in a skillet in hot oil until golden-brown.
3. Add the meat to the onion and sauté an additional 3-4 minutes.
4. Boil, peel, and chop the eggs.
5. Mix everything in a large bowl; add salt, pepper, chopped dill, and 2 tablespoons melted butter.

Crêpes (Crepes) with Cottage Cheese Filling

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 2-3 tablespoons sugar
• 1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 liter (1/2 quart) milk
• 1.5-2 cups all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil
• 1 table spoon butter

Filling:

• 1 lb cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/3-1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• Pure vanilla extract
• Salt

Directions:

1. Whisk the eggs well with sugar; add salt, vanilla, and milk.
2. Gradually add flour, melted butter and mix well. The batter must be thin.
3. Heat the skillet, brush it with oil, and pour the batter with a ladle. (Pour a thin layer of batter onto the skillet).
4. When the bottom of the crepe is golden-brown, carefully flip it.
5. Put 2-3 teaspoons of filling on each crêpe (crepe) (close to the edge); roll it, tuck in the ends, and finish rolling. Fry on both sides until golden-brown.

Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, sugar, a small pinch of salt, melted butter, and a few drops of vanilla.

Pancakes ("Oladyi")

This delicious dessert is very popular in Russia, especially during Pancake week (Shrovetide, "Maslenitsa"). It is the last week of winter and is the celebration of the coming of spring.

Ingredients:

• 1.1 lb all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk or water
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3-4 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 package active dry yeast

Directions:

1. Dissolve the yeast in warm milk, add flour and mix.
2. Put the batter in warm place and let rise (cover it).
3. Then add eggs, salt, sugar, and 1 tablespoon butter or vegetable oil.
4. Mix the batter, let it rise a second time (covered, in a warm place).
5. Without stirring, take the batter with a large spoon (previously moistened in water), pour the batter on a hot, greased skillet, and fry on both sides until golden brown.
6. Serve pancakes with honey, sweetened condensed milk, jam, or sour cream. ENJOY!

Crêpes

Crepes ("Blini", "Blinchiki")
Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 2-3 tablespoons sugar
• 1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 liter (quart) milk
• 1.5-2 cups all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil
• Butter

Directions:

1. Whisk the eggs well with sugar; add salt, vanilla, and milk.
2. Gradually add flour, melted butter and mix well. The batter must be thin.
3. Heat the skillet, brush it with oil, and pour the batter with a ladle. (Pour a thin layer of batter onto the skillet).
4. When the bottom of the crepe is golden-brown, carefully flip it. Put each crepe on a plate and spread some butter on top of each (~ 1/2 tbsp). Enjoy topped with honey, marmalade, condensed milk, or whipped cream; with tea or coffee.