“First and foremost, it’s all about the kasha,” Ms. Dushar wrote in an email, translating for the restaurant’s chef-owner, Lola Landa. Around 1880, long before my in-laws came to the ...

Kasha Varnishkes is a traditional Jewish dish that combines the nutty flavor of kasha (roasted buckwheat groats) with bowtie ...

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is a food editor, recipe developer, farmer and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She has with more than 20 years of experience cooking ...

Buckwheat Kasha with Caramelized Mushrooms and Onions, taking about 40 minutes, features buckwheat groats with sweet caramelized onions and savory mushrooms. This hearty, ...

Pour the kasha into the pan you just used for the onions. Cook it over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring to break apart any clumps. You want the kasha to smell fragrant and feel dry. Add the ...

Buckwheat flour is made by grinding or blending buckwheat groats. Unhulled groats make what is known as light buckwheat flour, whereas hulled groats make dark buckwheat flour. “I’m Russian, so we use ...

A handy food to keep in your pantry, buckwheat cooks more quickly than most whole grains. Use a ratio of 1:2 buckwheat to water. Rinse the groats briefly under cold water, add them to boiling ...

In English, “kasha” typically refers to just one grain – buckwheat. In Russian, ... Russian Kasha (Multigrain Hot Cereal Mix) Serves 4. 1 tablespoon butter. 1 cup rye flakes.

Kasha, or roasted buckwheat groats, is a common side dish among Eastern Europeans. Russian bliny are buckwheat pancakes; Ukrainian hrechanyky are rolls made with buckwheat flour.