A Polish Girl In An American Kitchen
I was introduced to this relish at Thanksgiving with my husband’s family. I don’t think I know of another dish that packs this much yum, with so little work. The most important part of this relish is that you have to use fresh, not frozen, cranberries, …
I live for this chutney! It is the reason why I buy and freeze a ridiculous amount of fresh cranberries when they are in season. This chutney keeps for about 2 weeks in the fridge, and freezes great. I use it with just about any …
This stuffed pepper recipe is fantastic, and good for you. The original is from The Chopped Cookbook, and I must say it needs no deviation. The clincher in this recipe is definitely the peanut butter. Delicious! INGREDIENTS makes 8 servings 1/2 cup brown rice 1/2 …
I love love love this savory pumpkin soup! The original is by Heston Blumenthal, but I got it by way of a friends blog mojadelicja.pl. I stray a bit from the recipe, just to make life easier. You can use any kind of pumpkin here, …
This recipe is so easy, I almost didn’t post it. But my husband thought it was so delicious I had to give you guys the recipe. The original recipe is from womansday.com and I have not changed anything about it (yet). The difficult and time …
This is my own twist on a Polish classic — baked rice with apples — that my mom used to make just before the bitter Polish cold set in for the winter. It’s usually made with white rice, apples, and a sprinkle of cinnamon and …
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, and this is one of the less common ones. Rolmopsy are a German style herring that’s …
While I do believe that the best way to make a prime steak is just good old salt and pepper seasoning, with a nice rich sear, sometimes I go for the cheaper cuts / grades to save a few bucks. These steaks tend to be …
This rustic favorite is a staple for any busy Polish home cook. It’s got the holy trinity of home cooking: easy, quick, delicious. The trade off is of course a big ol’ dose of calories. But as long as you’re ok with that, this dish is …
I don’t make this dish too often because I generally forget that I have to soak the beans overnight, but if you are better at planning, this recipe is a cake. The bean type used here is called “Jas” in Polish, and you can buy …