Olia Hercules

Olia Hercules was born in Ukraine and now lives and works in the UK as a chef and food writer. Olia is the author of three cookbooks; Mamushka: Recipes from Ukraine & Beyond, Kaukasis The Cookbook, and her latest, Summer Kitchens: Recipes and Reminiscences from Every Corner of Ukraine, which is out now (£26, Bloomsbury).

Borsch in bowls with herbs

Borsch

A star rating of 4 out of 5.1 rating
  • 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Easy
  • Gluten-free
Pierogi

Pierogi

A star rating of 3.4 out of 5.5 ratings
  • 1 hr 15 mins
  • A challenge
  • Vegetarian