Byelorussian Cuisine, by V.A. Bolotnikova, L.M. Vapelnik, I.P. Korzun, L.D. Markova, and D.K. Shapiro; design by Y.M. Tiurin; Uradžaj Publishers, Mensk, 1979 (translated from the 1977 book in Russian). [15 cm by 20 cm, 6" by 8", 120 pages]; Call Number: TX 723.3 B41 1979. Republished in 1994 (with the translators, A.Weise, V.Cichanovič), but I do not know of changes, if any, to the 1979 first English version: ISBN 985-04-0065-X
- In English. Doesn't appear to have the traditional foods that are part of religious celebrations (my main interest in looking for such a book), thus another Soviet version of Belarus. Major sections include
- Food and Diet
- Traditional Byelorussian Food
- Modern Byelorussian Food
- Home Preservation of Fruits and Berries
- Much of this book, from a reprinted (updated?), 1994 version, is now on the WWW on the Biełaruskaja Palička Web site:
Europe: http://knihi.com/kuchnia/cuisine.html
Belarusian Cuisine, compiled by Irina V. Chernetzkaya; Vesnik Publishers, Mensk, 1993 (and Yantarnii Skaz, Kalingrad). ISBN 5-7448-0008-5. [approx. 8 cm by 8 cm, 3" by 3", 142 pages]. Print run: 15,000 copies.
- Dual language: Russian and poorly translated English. No illustrations, though graphic decorations.
- A tiny book, but more than just a souvenir.
Belarusian Cuisine, compiled by Ivan P. Korzun; Uradzhau Publishers, Mensk, 1992. ISBN 5-7860-0649-2. [approx. 8 cm by 10.5 cm, 3" by 4", 180 pages]. Print run: 10,000 copies.
- In Belarusian. Quite a lot of information for its size, and well presented. No illustrations, though graphic decorations.
- A larger format than the previous entry, but still a tiny book. In Mensk, only found in used and antiquarian bookstores.
Griibii y Tradiitziinau Belaruskau Kukhni, compiled by I. Ya. Yashkin; Belarusian Encyclopedia Publishers, Mensk, 1995. ISBN 985-11-0032-3. [approx. 12.5 cm by 20 cm, 5" by 8", 128 pages]. Print run: 10,000 copies.
- Title in English: Mushrooms in Traditional Belarusian Cooking.
- In Belarusian (Taraskevitza). One recipe has a historical note. Attribution is provided for the recipes to regions of Belarus.
- Poor quality paper; soft cover; no illustrations; no table of contents nor index; no color, other than cover.
Pra garokh i buraki, bul'bu, zhita, agurki. . ., second edition; compiled by Marozaow, Zmitzer Zmitravich; Uradzhau Publishers, Mensk, 1998. ISBN 985-04-0236-9. [approx. 12.5 cm by 20 cm, 5" by 8", 96 pages]. Print run: 10,000 copies.
- Title in English: About peas and beets, potatoes, rye, cucumbers. . . .
- In Belarusian (Taraskevitza). Not a recipe book, but included here for its discussion of Belarusian vegetables in traditional and folkloric terms, as well as some (limited) nutritional information.
- Poor quality paper; soft cover; line drawings for illustrations (caricatures of vegetables); has table of contents but no index; no color, other than cover.
Старадаўняя беларуская кухня , compiled by Зайкоўскі, Эдвард М.; Тыччка, Галіна К.; Ураджай Publishers, Мінск, 1995. ISBN 5-7860-0742-1. [approx. 12.5 cm by 20 cm, 5" by 8", 288 pages]. Print run: 2,000 copies.
- Title in English: Old (i.e., Ancient) Belarusian Cuisine.
- In Belarusian (Taraskevitza). Not only a recipe book but introduction includes history of Belarusian cuisine. Recipes are in an informal style; not specific measurements nor instructions, etc.
- Poor quality paper; soft cover; very limited illustrations (occasional "block print" style); has table of contents, glossary, and index (by ingredients and by type of food); no color, other than cover.