Foods ht Has Tried

Somewhere between butter and cream cheese, kaymak adds a fatty, creamy richness to everything.

This beloved Russian dessert is the brainchild of Soviet-era housewives with meat grinders.

This traditional dessert commemorates the country's sweet taste of victory over the French emperor in 1812.

Soft young cones make a sweet jam believed to have health benefits in Russia and Georgia.

This gooey, sweet treat was a Soviet staple.

A flaky, warm bun houses braised, shredded meat in this Hebei Province specialty.