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Oct 12, 2008
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The Question:

What are the origins of beef stroganoff?

The Answer:

Beef Stroganoff was the prize-winning recipe created for a cooking competition held in the 1890s in St. Petersburg, Russia. The chef who devised the recipe worked for the Stroganoffs, one of Russia's most aristocratic families.

Here is a link to recipes for beef stroganoff.

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