A Polish Girl In An American Kitchen
The fall season is upon us, and that means squash! I absolutely love all things pumpkin and squash, so as soon as I saw butternut at the market I (squealed and) took it home. One of the easiest ways to prepare squash is just to roast it. …
If you like Bleu Cheese you’re gonna love love love this quiche. It’s very easy to make, especially if you buy frozen french pastry, and it’s so delicious that I’ve been know to have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner all in one day. The …
Ever wonder “what the heck am I gonna do with all these canned sardines that my parents bought”? Just me? Either way this appetizer is a delicious snack, even for those who claim not to like sardines. It was even a hit with those that …
I really love cold dessert soups. They’re great as an appetizer, dessert, or even for breakfast. And they tend to be very easy to make. I found this particular soup idea on instagram. The sage is a really interesting touch, especially with the ginger. Fresh …
I got this idea from my favorite brunch place, and then tried it with my own pumpkin bread. Low and behold it came out awesome! I love using the creme anglaise instead of a traditional maple syrup. It goes very well with the already sweet …
This pasta salad looks like it’s nothing new, but the mushroom broth in the dressing adds a new and unexpected punch to this traditional dish. The original recipe from “Kuchnia Polska” soaks and boils dried porcinis to make the mushroom broth, and then adds the mushrooms …
This is my all time favorite thing to bake. I love pumpkin and it’s so easy! Who knew flaxseed could be so good. Not only that, but according to “The New American Plate” it’s full of fiber, phytochemical lignans, and omega-3 fatty acids. The pumpkin …
These muffins are a nice and easy alternative to traditional corn bread. They also pack a good punch if you used roasted green chilies instead of the canned ones. I like to use coarse ground cornmeal, but it makes no difference. These go great as …
This rustic peasant-style whole wheat loaf may not be for everyone. It’s quite dense with lots of fiber. But you can’t beat the herbed aroma or how fast it is to make. If you can’t stand to wait for bread to rise (but don’t mind …
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 …