How to Make Old-Fashioned Russian Pickled Cabbage

There’s something magical about cooking traditions that cross generations. In our family, one of the funniest and fondest memories is when little Neil helped Grandpa mix up a big batch of Russian pickled cabbage—sauerkraut, the old-world way.

Thin-Sliced Potatoes with Mushrooms

This skillet of thin-sliced potatoes with mushrooms is a warm, golden-brown connection to the past. We love it alongside hearty main courses, tucked into breakfast plates, or even eaten by itself with a dollop of sour cream. The smell of potatoes sizzling in oil, mushrooms soaking up the savory juices, and fresh dill stirred in…