A Polish Girl In An American Kitchen
I had to intercept my grandma while she was making cheesecake (or sernik in Polish) to get the measurements for the ingredients in this cake. She laughed but I finally had a recipe! If you haven’t had it, Polish cheesecake is quite different than the American …
This lemon barley is somewhere between a side and a salad. It’s served cold which to me harkens more of salad, but it’s primarily barley which would indicate side. Either way it’s a great dish to serve in the summer along side fish or poultry. …
I came across the idea for this recipe from an online video. The video didn’t specify amounts but mentioned cranberry jam and a very specific polish cheese — oscypek — which is a smoked sheep cheese made in the south mountain region. I decided to …
I was introduced to this relish at Thanksgiving with my husband’s family. I don’t think I know of another dish that packs this much yum, with so little work. The most important part of this relish is that you have to use fresh, not frozen, cranberries, …
I live for this chutney! It is the reason why I buy and freeze a ridiculous amount of fresh cranberries when they are in season. This chutney keeps for about 2 weeks in the fridge, and freezes great. I use it with just about any …
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 …
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, …
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 …
The fall season is upon us, and that means squash! I absolutely love all things pumpkin and squash, so as soon as I saw butternut at the market I (squealed and) took it home. One of the easiest ways to prepare squash is just to roast it. …
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 …