Picking a random spot in the Atlas - we came up with Ukraine Night!
With Chicken Kiev, Perogies and Mlyntsi

Perogies!

We halved the recipe.

Dough:
Mix 4 cups flour with 2 tsp. salt. Add 2 eggs and 1 1/3 cup of cool water. Knead lightly and cover with a kitchen towel. Place aside.

Potato and Cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped mild onion
2 cups of cold mashed potatoes
1 to 1 1/8 cup of cottage cheese
2 tbs. butter
salt and pepper to taste
Cook the finely chopped onion along with the butter until it is opaque and tender. Remove from heat and add the potatoes and cheese. Season to taste with pepper and salt. Fill the varenyky.

To Form the Varenyky:
1. Roll the dough thin. Cut rounds with a cookie cutter or the open side of a water glass.
2. Holding the round in your hand, place a spoonful of the filling in the center and fold in half.
3. Press the edges to seal.
4. Lay on a dry kitchen towel and cover.

Cooking the Varenyky:
1. Boil a large pot of water and drop them in a few at a time.
2. Boil rapidly for about 4 minutes. (they should have risen to the top).
3. Place them into a collander and rinse with hot water and drain
5. Place onto a plate and coat with either melted butter, sauteed onions with bacon, or a dollop of sour cream on the side.
5. Invite 4 of your best friends and ENJOY!!!!!



Original Recipe from: http://www.brama.com/yonkersukrainianfest/recipe_varenyky.html

OUR Rating: Groceries expense very reasonable
Fairly Easy to make
5 out of 5

Would we make again? Most Definately