Recipes

Pumpkin Oat Scones

Pumpkin Oat Scones

Another pumpkin scone! These scones are also from “The Pumpkin Cookbook” and they need no adjustment. They are a bit more hearty, and will make you want to sit with a cup of coffee and read the newspaper while eating them. If there was ever 

Lemon Zucchini Salad

Lemon Zucchini Salad

This salad is definitely my current food crush. It really simple and absolutely delicious. The lemon flavor really pops and is the main thrust of this salad. So this is one of those recipes where you absolutely have to use fresh squeezed lemon juice. The 

Lemon Pumpkin Cranberry Scones

Lemon Pumpkin Cranberry Scones

If you know me, you know I love everything pumpkin. L.O.V.E. These scones are from “The Pumpkin Cookbook”. I have had to alter a few things though. For some reason the specified baking time is very much too short. I’ve also found out you can 

Apple Semolina Cake

Apple Semolina Cake

I got the main idea for this cake from a super cute cookbook I got while on vacation in London – “Tea Fit For A Queen”. That’s why all of the measurements are in weight, which is common in Europe. It’s not that easy to 

Truffle Fish en Papillote

Truffle Fish en Papillote

This Aggie original is one of my favorite quick dinners. It’s not only quick and easy but also lean and health. And super tasty to boot!You can use any white fish for this including tilapia, basa, mahi mahi, swai etc. I tend to serve the 

Afghani Sweet Pumpkin (Kadu)

Afghani Sweet Pumpkin (Kadu)

I absolutely adore pumpkin. I can’t wait to put it into everything. This dish is amazing because it’s actually built mainly around the pumpkin. The pumpkin is the star, not just an addition to the meal. I also like this particular dish because it’s quick 

Chlodnik (Cold Summer Beet Soup)

Chlodnik (Cold Summer Beet Soup)

Chlodnik is a traditional Polish summer soup. At this time of year the young beets are starting to be harvested. The delicate texture of the beets and stems, as well as the quality of the young beet leaves makes this a summer favorite that can’t 

Gulasz

Gulasz

Gulasz is probably my favorite down home meal. It’s extremely common and every home cook has a variation. This is mine. All pork, and a little added zing from some mustard seeds and juniper berries. Otherwise it’s about as traditional as it gets.   INGREDIENTS makes 

Herbed Lemonade

Herbed Lemonade

Got this idea from a farm box subscription and it’s absolutely awesome. Best lemonade I’ve ever had and that is seconded by my friends. Not sure why this isn’t a more popular thing yet, but you must try it! Tip: you can also do it 

Zurek

Zurek

Zurek recipes are hard. It’s usually done by “feel” and the ingredients are difficult to come by in the US. First thing’s first, you have to find some sour rye paste, or zur. If you can’t get that, Polish stores often stock either powdered zurek