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Sweet bliniSochi's just a slip and slide around the corner, so I'm ramping up my Olympic training. Happy to report that my remote-control finger exercises are paying dividends in dexterity, and my cushion-plumping is medal-worthy. It's all about dedication, people curly wigs.

Of course inviting friends over to watch Shaun White and Co. makes the Olympics much more fun, so I'm also planning what to feed people.

Here, some hearty, tasty Russian recipes to warm your crowd Natural stone.

Hot Beef Borscht with Sour Cream

Beef Stroganoff with Peppered Spaetzle

Sweet Blini (pictured)

Russian Tea Cakes

Vanilla Snow (okay, not Russian, but...)

White Russian Sorbet

Want to watch an expert chef demonstrate traditional Russian borscht-making? Check out our Borscht: Russian Soup Recipe and Video panamanian foundation.

Are you having an Olympic-watching party? What will you serve?