Lillian's Best Recipes

Recipes from our favorite hard knock heartthrob:

Lillian Kaushtupper was a fictional character from the TV series "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt". Although she was never shown cooking or sharing recipes, we can imagine some dishes that she might have enjoyed based on her character traits and background. Here are a few recipe ideas inspired by Lillian Kaushtupper:

1. Borscht Soup: Lillian was born and raised in the former Soviet Union, so she might have enjoyed traditional Russian and Ukrainian cuisine. Borscht soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for colder months. To make it, you'll need beets, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, vegetable broth, and sour cream. Chop the vegetables, sauté them in a pot, add the broth and seasonings, and let it simmer until everything is cooked through. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and some crusty bread.

2. Matzo Ball Soup: As a Jewish woman, Lillian might have also appreciated classic Jewish comfort foods. Matzo ball soup is a staple dish during Passover, but it's delicious any time of the year. To make it, you'll need matzo meal, eggs, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, and dill. Mix the matzo meal with eggs, form into balls, and cook them in boiling water until they float to the top. In a separate pot, simmer the vegetables and broth until everything is tender. Add the cooked matzo balls and dill, and enjoy!

3. Pierogi: Pierogi are a popular Eastern European dish that Lillian might have enjoyed. To make them, you'll need potatoes, cheese, onions, flour, eggs, and butter. Mash the potatoes and cheese together, sauté the onions until they're golden brown, and mix the two together. Make the dough by mixing flour, eggs, and water, and roll it out into thin sheets. Cut the dough into circles, add a spoonful of filling to each one, and pinch the edges closed. Boil the pierogi until they float to the surface, and serve them with melted butter and more sautéed onions.

4. Bagels with Lox and Cream Cheese: New York-style bagels were a staple food for Lillian, and she might have enjoyed them with lox and cream cheese. To make this classic breakfast sandwich, you'll need a bagel, lox (smoked salmon), cream cheese, tomato, red onion, and capers. Toast the bagel, spread cream cheese on both halves, and top with slices of lox, tomato, and onion. Sprinkle some capers on top for a tangy finish.

5. Blintzes: Blintzes are a sweet and savory dish that Lillian might have enjoyed for dessert or breakfast. To make them, you'll need flour, eggs, milk, butter, sugar, salt, cottage cheese, and fruit preserves. Mix the flour, eggs, milk, butter, sugar, and salt to make the crepe batter. Cook the crepes in a frying pan, and then fill them with a mixture of cottage cheese and preserves. Fold them up and cook them in butter until they're golden brown. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or whipped cream on top.