A Polish Girl In An American Kitchen
Kale chips are the best thing to come out of the entire alternative-chips craze. They are soooo good! And super easy to make. The most fun thing about making kale chips is that you can always continue trying different seasoning combinations! Have fun with it. …
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 …
This kale salad is the queen of all kale salads as far as I’m concerned. Thanks Alton Brown! I got this recipe from his EveryDayCook book, and I have to say it has turned me around on kale, which is not really my favorite. As …
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 …
Herring is a traditional dish served in Poland at every party, holiday, and often eaten for breakfast as well as supper. There are many ways to prepare the herring, and this is one of the less common ones. Rolmopsy are a German style herring that’s …
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 …
This is one of my fist original recipes, and I love it! It’s a mix between a Polish dish called Leczo, and the French Ratatouille. The Polish version is very saucy and mushy, so I’ve added some zucchini and eggplant to give some varied textures, …
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 …