RECIPES
Poppy Seed Breadsticks (Paluchy z Makiem)
Soft, fluffy, lightly sweet poppy seed breadsticks made with honey, just like the ones I loved as a kid in Poland. Easy yeast dough, ready in about 2 hours.
Cod in Tomatoes
Tender, aromatic cod simmered in a tomato sauce with zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes and thyme. One of my favorite ways to cook fish.
Leek and Cheese Bread Spread
A bread spread made with leek and cheese. Simple, quick and tasty.
Pear, Gorgonzola and Walnut Tart
A quick, light puff pastry tart with pears, gorgonzola and walnuts, served with garlicky herbed shrimp. The main course of my dinner menu.
Scallops with Cauliflower Purée and Caper-Raisin Sauce, or Dinner Menu Part II
This appetizer is fantastic and not particularly complicated. The combination of all its elements is simply perfect!
Chef's Salad
A simple chef's salad with ham, cheese, egg and fresh veggies in a garlicky oregano vinaigrette. Great as a side or a light dinner with a baguette.
Fish Cutlets
A great way to vary your fish dinner and a wonderful alternative to store-bought fish sticks, which have little fish in them but are adored by kids.
Leeks with Fish or Fish with Leeks
Simple fish with leeks: white fish fillets pan-fried in butter with thinly sliced leeks and a squeeze of lemon. Easy, tasty and perfect for the Dukan Diet.
A Cooking Break and the Leek Event
A nasty flu means a short break from blogging, but the Leek Event is still on! Send in your leek recipes, and Happy Valentine's Day to all!
Pelmeni
Russian pelmeni with a juicy ground meat filling and homemade egg pasta dough, served with butter-browned onions or sour cream. A tasty ravioli-style twist!
Brussels Sprout Salad with Carrot and Dried Cranberries
A simple Brussels sprout salad with added carrot and cranberries.
Event: Time for Leeks…
I'm starting a leek event and collecting recipes with this healthy winter veggie. Join me and share your favorite leek dish!