Tag: lunch

The Best Kale Salad (by Alton Brown)

The Best Kale Salad (by Alton Brown)

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 

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 

Baked Brown Rice With Apples and Pumpkin

Baked Brown Rice With Apples and Pumpkin

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 

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 

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 

Sardine Crostini with Spinach Pesto and Currant Raisins

Sardine Crostini with Spinach Pesto and Currant Raisins

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 

Watermelon Cherry Cold Soup

Watermelon Cherry Cold Soup

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 

Pasta Salad with Mushrooms

Pasta Salad with Mushrooms

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