Have you ever racked your brain as to what to serve as a side dish other than the usual potatoes or rice? Well, look no further. This dish is quite popular in Poland and once you taste it, you’ll know why. It’s quick and easy to prepare, is economical and is very delicious. It’s one […]
A good friend of mine recently went to a potluck luncheon and this is one of the dishes she feasted on. She requested the recipe, which her neighbor graciously shared, so that I could share it with you. According to the notes on the recipe card, this salad can be served warm or cold (I […]
Have you ever pulled some meat out of the freezer for dinner but can’t decide what to serve with it? While that meat is thawing out, cook up a pot of white rice (you’ll need 4 cups for this recipe). I usually under cook my rice by about 2 minutes as it’s going to be […]
Guacamole is one of my very favorite dishes. It can be served with tortilla chips as an appetizer, or as a side dish to go along with your favorite tacos, enchiladas or other Mexican dishes. There are no exact measures of ingredients in this dish as each person has their own preferences. For example, some […]
Picadillo, a dish found in central Mexico, is traditionally served on flour tortillas. This dish reminds me of tacos with potatoes. But, it’s much more versatile, as you can make a dough and use this meat mixture as an Empanada. In addition, if you should have any leftovers, you can make breakfast burritos in the […]
Stollen is a yeast bread sprinkled with rum soaked candied fruit, candied citrus peels, raisins and almonds. It is traditionally eaten on Christmas morning in Germany. The manner in which the loaves are folded over represents the Christ child, swaddled tightly. The generous dusting of powdered sugar represents the newly fallen snow.
When I moved up North a few years ago, I went to a church bake sale. I was expecting to find the standard fare…pound cakes, chocolate chip cookies and such. I knew whatever they had up for grabs must’ve been good because I had to stand outside in the snow for over half an hour […]
The first time I ever had one of these sandwiches was in the cafeteria at work. It was actually a Panini sandwich. I wasn’t sure I was going to like it, but I’m open to new dishes. Much to my surprise it was delicious. I recreated the sandwich and prepare it like a grilled cheese […]
Make a Double Batch of This Polish Staple! There’s something about putting in the effort to make a few dozen Pierogies. All the filling prep aside, the mixing, rolling, stuffing, and cutting make some folks wonder why any sane person would bother with homemade Pierogi. It might be a lot of work, but once you’ve […]
This savory dish is sure to please the entire family. The meat is tender, moist and very flavorful. The gravy is just heavenly.