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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 

Carrot and Apple “Surowka” (Salad or Slaw)

Carrot and Apple “Surowka” (Salad or Slaw)

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 

Whole Wheat Bread with Herbs

Whole Wheat Bread with Herbs

This rustic peasant-style whole wheat loaf may not be for everyone. It’s quite dense with lots of fiber. But you can’t beat the herbed aroma or how fast it is to make. If you can’t stand to wait for bread to rise (but don’t mind 

Leczo-touille

Leczo-touille

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, 

Coconut Cream Corn Soup

Coconut Cream Corn Soup

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”, 

Truffle Popcorn

Truffle Popcorn

This easy recipe is what turned me from an adamant microwave popcorn person, to a DIY approach. The trick is to wait until a few kernels crack, so you know when the oil is hot enough, then placing your kernels on the heat. No burned pieces