Popkoff Debuts Frozen Russian Dumplings

Popkoff has debuted frozen, all-natural Pelmeni (pronounced pel-MEN-ee) and Vareniki (pronounced va-REN-ik-ee), two types of authentic Russian dumplings filled with meat, vegetables or cheese.

Popkoff's uses the highest-quality ingredients to make the best-tasting and cleanest products possible, which includes non-GMO King Arthur Flour; Mary's Free Range Chicken, which is air-chilled and free from antibiotics and steroids; and Meyer Natural Angus Beef, which is free from antibiotics and steroids. Made with 100 percent all-natural ingredients and completely free of preservatives, artificial flavors or colors, soy or fillers, Popkoff's Pelmeni and Vareniki are convenient, healthy options that go from frozen to cooked in only five minutes, say company officials.

The Pelmeni, similar in appearance to Italian tortellini, are available with chicken, farmer's cheese or beef fillings. The Vareniki, comparable to crescent-shaped Italian ravioli, are filled with either potato and onion or cabbage and carrot. Traditionally, pelmeni and vareniki are boiled, sautéed with butter, and topped with dill, sage, rosemary or caramelized onions and a dollop of sour cream. However, they are extremely versatile and can be prepared in endless styles of cuisine from Chinese Chicken Salad to Mexican Sope, officials add. They work well with a variety of herbs and sauces and can easily be added to soups and salads. They can even be fried for a texture and crunch. The Pelmeni and Vareniki can be prepared as a main course entrée, accompaniment or appetizer.

"Not only do we pride ourselves on keeping these traditional recipes of Eastern Europe alive, but we have gone to great lengths to make them with only the best ingredients," says Popkoff's president Alex Meseonznik. "You'll never find a long list of unpronounceable ingredients listed in our products—just common ingredients your grandmother would have used."

Popkoff's Pelmeni and Vareniki are available in 10-ounce packages in retail stores across the country.