A Polish Girl In An American Kitchen
Not many people make biscuits now-a-days but they’re actually pretty easy. Extra easy if you have a food processor. I made these for breakfast, but they can easily be served with any meal. I’m a sucker for biscuits and gravy, but during corn season I …
Herring is a traditional dish served in Poland at every party, holiday, and often eaten for breakfast as well as supper. There are many ways to prepare the herring, but the two most common are in cream and in oil. Here I’ll show you how …
This is hands down my favorite cookie. I have no idea why it isn’t more popular than the traditional oatmeal cookie. I like my cookies almost cake-like, but these can also be made to have that traditional crunch. The original recipe is from “The New …
I’m continuing my current corn season bonanza with this unexpected “creamed” corn soup. The coconut milk, cumin, and lemon juice give this soup a very unique flavor. And of course, who can resist popcorn as a garnish! The original recipe is from “Rodzinna Kuchnia Lidla”, …
This easy recipe is what turned me from an adamant microwave popcorn person, to a DIY approach. The trick is to wait until a few kernels crack, so you know when the oil is hot enough, then placing your kernels on the heat. No burned pieces …
Creamed corn is one of my all time favorite sides to serve with steak. This particular recipe is quite rich and goes best as a side to red meat. The thyme gives this dish a fantastic aroma, so if you can I’d go with fresh …
This corn chowder recipe is from well before people cared about counting calories, but for all that it definitely doesn’t skimp on flavor. One of my all time favorite soups, I’ll take it over a clam chowder any time. This soup is great for dinner, …
Creams are a delicious old-school dessert, but not very forgiving to make. This delicious cream is based on blueberries, but can be made with with other berry juices (raspberry, cranberry, cherry etc.). If you’re on a diet, I’d stay away from this dessert. It’s rich, …
This Mediterranean inspired recipe is a great, healthy, one-pot meal. The gamey quality of the lamb is paired great with the dried fruits in the couscous. It’s best with lamb tenderloin, but that can get a bit pricey. I’ve made this meal many times with …
This salad is great for lunch on hot summer days (so pretty much all year round in SoCal), and can be a delicious and light appetizer before dinner. The original recipe is from “The New American Plate” — put together by the American Institute for …