1. Wash the beets, potatoes, and carrots. 2. Boil the beets separately until tender (they take longer, about 1 hour). Let cool, peel, and dice into small cubes. 3. Boil the potatoes (about 20 minutes) and carrots (about 15 minutes) together until just tender. Cool, peel, and dice. 4. Dice the pickles into small cubes. 5. Peel and finely chop the onion. 6. Lightly squeeze excess liquid from the sauerkraut if it’s very juicy. 7. In a large bowl, gently mix the diced beets, potatoes, carrots, pickles, sauerkraut, and onion. 8. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and white vinegar. 9. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently so the beets color everything evenly. 10. Add salt and pepper to taste. 11. Let the vinaigrette rest in the refrigerator for at least 20–30 minutes so the flavors meld. SERVING IDEAS: - Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh dill for a clean, elegant look. - Add a small side of rye bread or dark sourdough. - Add a few thin rings of red onion on top for brightness. - Vinaigrette tastes even better after resting for a few hours.

   BROTH 1. Peel onion. Carrots, parsnip and turnip: wash and peel. Celery stalks: wash and сut in half. 2. Place the chicken parts in a large stockpot. Pour in cold water to cover the chicken parts and bring to a boil. Once the water boils, drain the water and rinse the chicken parts with cold water. Add the onion, carrots, celery halfs , turnip, parsnip, bay leaf, thyme, and parsley (if using). 3.Pour in enough cold water to cover the ingredients by 1-2 inches (about 8-10 cups). Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Skim off any foam that rises to the top in the first 15-20 minutes. Simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours. 4. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the pot. Strain the broth into a clean pot. Discard the vegetables and herbs. 5. Once the chicken cools enough to handle, shred the meat off the bones and return meat to the broth. SOUP 6. Carrots: peel, wash and slice. 7. Add carrots and thyme to homemade chicken broth, and bring to a boil. 8. Stir in the noodles, sweet peas, and corn. Cook the noodles according to package instructions (about 6-8 minutes). 9. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. 10. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped scallions or any herbs you like.