A Polish Girl In An American Kitchen
I absolutely love this cornbread. It’s not only easy to make, but appropriate for all occasions. It strikes that perfect balance between sweet and savory, making it perfect for both. The original recipe is out of “The Pumpkin Cookbook”, and although there is pumpkin in …
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 …
It’s pumpkin season again! I don’t know what that means for you, but I go crazy trying all kinds of pumpkin anything. This pumpkin bread was one of said new pumpkin adventures. I’m not usually one for gluten-free or dairy-free cooking so I was very …
I had to intercept my grandma while she was making cheesecake (or sernik in Polish) to get the measurements for the ingredients in this cake. She laughed but I finally had a recipe! If you haven’t had it, Polish cheesecake is quite different than the American …
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 …
This is by far my favorite bundt cake, and definitely a main go-to for having with coffee or breakfast. The original recipe is from “Kuchnia Polska” and demands the use of almonds. I think they are optional, but they definitely elevate the cake if you …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …