A Polish Girl In An American Kitchen
I saw some beautiful corn ears at the market, and decided to make this filling yet refreshing salad. It’s great instead of a potato salad for summer picnics and bbq’s. I also like a small portion as breakfast. You can use canned corn or cook …
I was feeling patriotic after the 4th of July and decided to make this stew. My first introduction to American food was around Thanksgiving, so in my mind American equals harvest foods hahaha. Either way this light stew is perfect for the summer, especially since …
This salad is another jem from The New American Plate. I like to serve it anytime we’re grilling. It’s a perfect refreshing side for a hot summer day (so pretty much any day in SoCal). And it’s super versatile, matching anything from california style lunch, …
This is one of the simplest, fastest and most delicious things you can make with an egg. These deviled eggs always disappear like hot cakes at any party and I especially like to serve them around Easter. Because they’re served warm they’re also a brunch favorite. …
Kale chips are the best thing to come out of the entire alternative-chips craze. They are soooo good! And super easy to make. The most fun thing about making kale chips is that you can always continue trying different seasoning combinations! Have fun with it. …
This is one of the first recipes I ever tried from The New American Plate and it’s been a favorite of mine ever since. Polish people eat a lot of beets, and true to my heritage I love them too! This side is a great …
Who doesn’t want to impress with perfectly cooked steak every time? I know I do, and this recipe from The New Best Recipe has helped me do just that. Even down to the perfect round shape. We never go out for steak anymore because it’s always …
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. …
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 …