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Eastern European cuisine

Eastern European cuisine is the food that people in countries like Poland, Russia, Ukraine, and other nearby places eat. It has a lot of foods that are made from potatoes, cabbage, and meat (like pork and beef).

One really popular food in Eastern Europe is called pierogi. Pierogi are like little dumplings that are usually stuffed with things like potatoes, cheese, or meat. They are usually boiled and then served with toppings like sour cream or butter.

Another popular Eastern European food is borscht, which is a soup made of beets, potatoes, and cabbage. It can also have meat in it, like beef or sausage, and is often served with a dollop of sour cream on top.

Other common foods in Eastern Europe include kielbasa (a kind of sausage), golabki (cabbage rolls stuffed with meat and rice), and blini (a type of thin pancake).

Eastern European cuisine is often hearty and filling, which means it's good for keeping you full and satisfied. The food traditions come from a long time ago and have been passed down from generation to generation, which is why they are still popular today.