Syrniki

Russian in origin, syrniki is a dish of fried cheese cakes that can be served sweet-sprinkled with confectioners sugar and sour cream -- or savory, topped with sour cream and herbs such as dill. Syrniki are made with a mixture of Pot Cheese or Farmer's Cheese, flour and beaten eggs, which is formed into cakes before being sautéed on both sides until brown.