A Polish Girl In An American Kitchen
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 …
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 …
Smalec is an all time favorite for every Pole. It’s always present for celebrations and feasts, eaten at home as a snack, and regularly served with beer at pubs and bars. This recipe is for a home-style smalec, which is more chunkey. Many people leave …
I’ve never been a big fan of coleslaw, but this look-a-like carrot “surowka”, or Polish style side salad, is one of my favorites. You can serve it with just about anything, but I think it goes especially well with fish or in place of a …
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 …
This wonky salad is definitely not expected. It’s got a very eclectic mix of ingredients that somehow all come together to be confusingly delicious. The original recipe is from “Kuchnia Polska” so in theory it’s a Polish dish. You can easily make this vegetarian by …
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, …
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, but the two most common are in cream and in oil. Here I’ll show you how …
I’m continuing my current corn season bonanza with this unexpected “creamed” corn soup. The coconut milk, cumin, and lemon juice give this soup a very unique flavor. And of course, who can resist popcorn as a garnish! The original recipe is from “Rodzinna Kuchnia Lidla”, …
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, …