A Polish Girl In An American Kitchen
Zapiekanki are the quintessential Polish street food, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them at home. It’s kind of like a pizza, so kids and adults alike tend to love it. Just like pizza the toppings are completely up to you. I’m partial to …
This is one of the easiest salads you can make. It’s a great light and tangy side to any dinner, especially chicken or pork with mashed potatoes. If you’re not big on dairy, there is a variation without the sour cream, but I myself am …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, and this is one of the less common ones. Rolmopsy are a German style herring that’s …
This rustic favorite is a staple for any busy Polish home cook. It’s got the holy trinity of home cooking: easy, quick, delicious. The trade off is of course a big ol’ dose of calories. But as long as you’re ok with that, this dish is …
