A Polish Girl In An American Kitchen
I love making this soup right at the beginning of fall, before it gets too cold (or anytime in SoCal since it’s never cold lol). It’s warm but refreshing. And the bright color is fun. I also often serve it for Thanksgiving. If you enjoy …
This vegetarian (even vegan!) chili may seem a bit odd, but it is absolutely worth a try. I was initially intrigued because of the peanuts, and now it’s my go-to chili (even over meat chilies, oh my!). Everyone who’s tried it says they are absolutely …
Like a true Polish person, I just love pork chops. This recipe from the legendary Edna Lewis (“The Edna Lewis Cookbook”) is simple, and delicious. If you haven’t heard of Edna Lewis, look her up; she’s was an absolutely amazing person and cook. Back to …
Zapiekanki are the quintessential Polish street food, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them at home. It’s kind of like a pizza, so kids and adults alike tend to love it. Just like pizza the toppings are completely up to you. I’m partial to …
This really is the best gazpacho. I’m generally not a big fan, but I make 2 batches of this every time. It’s so good I always want more after the first meal. It’s great as a light dinner or lunch on its own, but can …
I was feeling patriotic after the 4th of July and decided to make this stew. My first introduction to American food was around Thanksgiving, so in my mind American equals harvest foods hahaha. Either way this light stew is perfect for the summer, especially since …
This is one of the first recipes I ever tried from The New American Plate and it’s been a favorite of mine ever since. Polish people eat a lot of beets, and true to my heritage I love them too! This side is a great …
Who doesn’t want to impress with perfectly cooked steak every time? I know I do, and this recipe from The New Best Recipe has helped me do just that. Even down to the perfect round shape. We never go out for steak anymore because it’s always …
I came across the idea for this recipe from an online video. The video didn’t specify amounts but mentioned cranberry jam and a very specific polish cheese — oscypek — which is a smoked sheep cheese made in the south mountain region. I decided to …
