The recipes have been passed down throughout the centuries. Like: KASHA, DERUNAY, KAPUSTNIK, HALUPKI, BORSCHT, PASKA, KOLACHI, VARENIKI, HRUTKA, RAGUE, CABACHKE, ROMOVA BABKA. You'll absolutely enjoy these old world recipes. Try something different! Tired of cheeseburgers? Well, here ya go!! I think my wife did a bang-up job putting this book together. I have these recipes most of the time because my wife is Ukrainian and I am well pleased. She has other books of recipes of Russian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian and, of course this one. Quick and easy meals also. Easy to understand directions. Written in English. As of 1 January, the sales have hit over 100!! Thanks. This would make a nice gift for that cook in your family!