400 Employee Recipes Unite in a Heartwarming Community Cookbook Project

A new community cookbook has brought together nearly 400 recipes from employees across the country. The project, organized by a major retailer, highlights both traditional dishes and creative modern twists. Four standout recipes were even turned into professional cooking videos with step-by-step instructions.

Around 350 staff members submitted their favorite recipes, each carrying personal stories and regional flavors. Irina Lubyankina, head of corporate communications and brand development, explained that the goal was to celebrate unique dishes tied to warm memories and diverse cultures.

The retailer worked with Küchenpartner GmbH, their private label test kitchen partner, to produce high-quality videos for the four winning recipes. A chef from Studio Vkusa guided viewers through each step, offering practical tips along the way. One of the selected dishes was Daria Safronova's lingonberry pie, a family recipe passed down for three generations. Its unusual freezing method caught the judges' attention.

To spread the word, the company teamed up with well-known food bloggers. Their promotion encouraged more people to try the recipes during the holiday season. One of the winning dishes will also appear in the retailer's ready-meal range next year.

The cookbook now features a mix of cherished classics and fresh culinary ideas. The retailer's partnership with bloggers and kitchen experts helped bring these recipes to a wider audience. Next year, shoppers will even find one of the winning dishes ready to heat and eat.