Russian Cookbook

4 large baking potatoes
200 gr fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
100 gr butter
1 egg
2 teaspoons dill
1 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons cheese, grated
1/2 cup buttered bread crumbs

Bake potatoes at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, when pierced through with a folk. Slice lengthwise, scoop out and mash the pulp.

Lightly sate the mushrooms and onion in butter, then combine with the mashed potato centers, the egg, parsley and cream. Blend well, then return to the potato shells.

Generously top with the sour cream and garnish with the grated cheese and bread crumbs.

150 gr. fresh mushrooms, in 3-5 mm slices
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 tablespoons sour cream double cream
1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped

In enamel, glass or stainless-steel saucepan, bring the water and lemon juice to a boil. Add the sliced mushrooms and cover the pan. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from the heat and drain the mushrooms.

Combine the sour cream, grated onion, salt, pepper and dill.

Add the mushrooms and toss lightly in the dressing until they are well coated.