4 homemade russian Recipes

ketchup, sugar, red wine vinegar or 2 tbsp sherry wine vinegar, salt, grated onions, worcestershire sauce, olive oil

yukon gold or other thin-skinned potatoes (1/2 lb. each), scrubbed, cauliflower florets (4 to 4 1/2 cups), rinsed, carrots (1/4 lb. each), rinsed and peeled, green beans, ends and strings removed, rinsed, gold or red beets (about 3 in. wide), tops trimmed , scrubbed, white wine vinegar, reduced-fat mayonnaise, chopped cornichons or sour pickles, drained capers, chopped fresh dill or 1/4 cup dried dill, dijon mustard, dry mustard, salt, homemade gravlax (see notes ), sliced pumpernickel or rye bread (about 1/2 lb. total), cut into quarters, pepper

lean ground beef, oil (for frying ), pineapple chunks, drained and reserve juice, cider vinegar (can use less ), brown sugar , packed, russian salad dressing (i use kraft), sweet and sour sauce (can be homemade), soy sauce, minced fresh garlic, salt, pepper (optional), sugar , if needed, carrots, sliced, green bell peppers (sliced or coarsley chopped), cornstarch (optional), cold water (optional)