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TASTEFUL AND COLORFUL SOUL FOOD • URBAN FLAVORS

ALL RECIPES

RUSTIC RYE SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH STARTER CULTURE

This rustic rye sourdough bread is mixed by feel rather than strict formula, using sourdough starter, warm water, salt, rye flour, and enough wheat flour to create a soft, thick dough that rises slowly before baking into a hearty loaf.

130 MIN8 SERVMEDIUM

EAST EUROPEANSOUPEASY

QUICK SAUSAGE BORSCHT WITH MICROGREENS

This quick borscht-inspired soup uses beets, cabbage, lentils, tomatoes, sauerkraut, and sausages for a simple, hearty meal with bright color and rich flavor.

45 MIN6 SERVEASY

LOW CARBEASY

HOMEMADE SOUR CREAM

This easy homemade sour cream uses just half-and-half and a pinch of Flora Danica culture. Let it sit at room temperature until thick, then chill and use anywhere you would use sour cream.

5 MIN16 SERVEASY

MAIN COURSEEASYLOW CARB

SPICY CREAMY BEEF & CABBAGE BAKE

This comforting cabbage bake layers bite-size cabbage and bell pepper under a spicy, creamy tomato-ground beef sauce, then finishes with cheese and fresh dill for an easy low-carb dinner.

75 MIN6 SERVEASY

SAUCE/BASEEASYLOW CARB

SPICY CREAMY TOMATO STEW BASE

This rich one-pan stew base starts with onion, oil, and warm spices, then simmers gently with chicken or meat, diced tomatoes, and heavy cream for a deeply comforting result that can be expanded into many different stews.

40 MIN4 SERVEASY

SAUCE/BASEEASYLOW CARB

CREAMY & SPICY UNIVERSAL STEW BASE

This simple and fast one-pan stew starts with onion, oil, and spices, then finishes low and slow with meat or chicken and a little heavy cream for a rich, comforting result.

40 MIN4 SERVEASY

SOUPEASY

CREAM CHEESE SOUP WITH MASHROOMS

A simple and very fast cast-iron pot cheese soup made with onion, carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, fine pasta, and two bricks of original Philadelphia cream cheese for a silky, satisfying finish.

40 MIN6 SERVEASY

EASYSOUP

UNIVERSAL VEGETABLE SOUP BASE

This simple soup base starts with onion, carrots, oil, and optional spices, then builds into a hearty vegetable soup or stew with potatoes, vegetables, and red lentils.

35 MIN6 SERVEASY

EAST EUROPEANSOUP

A SPICY AND SAVORY BORSCHT TO DIE FOR

A tasty, filling, vegetable-rich borscht you never tried before, made the simple way in one pot with minimal cleanup.

80 MIN6 SERVMEDIUM