A Polish Girl In An American Kitchen
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 …
If you’re wondering what the heck is a fish curry doing in Aggie’s POLISH kitchen, you got me there. All I can say for myself is that 1) California cuisine is very diverse, 2) I love this recipe and 3) it took me a long …