RECIPES
Grapes in Gorgonzola and Nuts. Dinner Menu – Part I
A wonderful appetizer. Simple and quick to make. Goes perfectly with wine.
Leeks Stuffed with Mushrooms
Vegetarian-style leeks stuffed with dried mushrooms and soaked rolls, braised in broth and served with rice. A Polish recipe from a 1970 cookbook.
Chicken Rolls with Vegetables and Sesame
Chicken rolls stuffed with bell pepper, carrot and scallions, marinated in soy sauce and rice vinegar, coated in sesame and served with sweet ginger.
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.
Kaiser Rolls (Kajzerki)
Crispy outside, soft inside: homemade Kaiser rolls (kajzerki) that beat any store-bought ones. A simple recipe shared by Bajaderka.
Lemon Cake
This cake is intensely lemony, delicate, refreshing and... delicious. Perfect for birthdays and other special occasions.
Wonderful Cream of Leek Soup with Bacon
A thick, aromatic cream of leek soup with smoky bacon, buttery sautéed vegetables and homemade croutons. Easy to make and so satisfying!
Chicken in Milk
Jamie Oliver's chicken in milk with sage, garlic and lemon zest: tender roast chicken with crispy skin and a fantastic sauce.
Almond Faworki
Almond faworki: flat, tender, cookie-like Polish fried pastry ribbons with a delicate almond flavor, perfect for Fat Thursday.
French Onion Soup
This soup tastes incredible, and served with a toasted crouton it looked very elegant. It's perfect for a winter dinner because it warms you up wonderfully.
Beet Cake
A moist, gorgeously beet-colored cake with ginger, from Jamie Oliver's Jamie's Kitchen, served with a dollop of Sherry crème fraîche sauce.