Tag: dinner

Cranberry Chicken

Cranberry Chicken

This cranberry chicken is not only a staple dish in my house, it’s also one of my show-off dishes for dinner parties — it’s that good! And for those of you watching your figure, this chicken’s flavor to calorie ratio is awesome. I like to 

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Peanuts and Wheat Berries

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Peanuts and Wheat Berries

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 

My Favorite Pumpkin Soup

My Favorite Pumpkin Soup

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, 

Chicken and Sweet Potato Pot Pie

Chicken and Sweet Potato Pot Pie

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 

Perfect Steak Every Time (Marinade)

Perfect Steak Every Time (Marinade)

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 

Kasza z Boczkiem (Buckwheat and Bacon Pilaf)

Kasza z Boczkiem (Buckwheat and Bacon Pilaf)

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 

Fasola Po Mysliwsku (Hunter’s Beans)

Fasola Po Mysliwsku (Hunter’s Beans)

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 

Broccoli and Bleu Cheese Quiche

Broccoli and Bleu Cheese Quiche

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 

Krupnik (Polish Beef Barley Soup)

Krupnik (Polish Beef Barley Soup)

Krupnik was one of my favorite soups growing up. It’s rich scent of mushrooms combined with the beef and barley make it a very satisfying and hearty meal. The original recipe from “Kuchnia Polska” instructs you to cook the vegetables whole, then remove and dice 

BBQ Pulled Pork

BBQ Pulled Pork

I absolutely love pulled pork, and tend to make it for summer parties, where hanging out and grilling in the backyard is a must. This recipe takes quite a bit of time but it is well worth it. It’s best to actually smoke the meat on