RECIPES
Pierogi Leniwe (Polish Lazy Pierogi)
Two tested recipes for Polish lazy pierogi: tender farmer's cheese dumplings served with buttered breadcrumbs or cinnamon sugar.
Light and Quick Cottage Cheese Salad
A simple, quick and light cottage cheese salad with tomato, cucumber and bell peppers. Perfect for breakfast or a light dinner, and Dukan diet friendly.
Irena's Sponge Cake
Fluffy, wonderfully eggy sponge cake from my magic notebook, with two methods and lessons learned from my not-quite-perfect baby cake.
Chicken Legs with Carrots
Juicy chicken legs browned and simmered with carrots and onion in a light sour cream sauce, just like my mom made them. Quick, cozy comfort food!
Brussels Sprouts in Balsamic Sauce
Brussels sprouts in balsamic sauce are perfect for an autumn or winter table, as a side for any kind of meat or for supper with bread.
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are rich in fiber, magnesium, folate, calcium and iron. Here's why I love them, plus a few of my favorite recipes.
Christmas Menu 2010
My menu for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: traditional family dishes plus a few new ones.
Pieczeń Huzarska (Hussar's Roast)
A delicious, juicy and aromatic roast. Perfect for Sunday dinner and special occasions, like the holidays.
My Favorite Szarlotka (Polish Apple Pie) with Shortcrust Pastry
My favorite szarlotka: a classic Polish apple pie with buttery shortcrust pastry, a cinnamon apple filling and a grated pastry topping. Simple and delicious!
Dukan Diet Pumpkin Cake
A Dukan diet pumpkin cake with oat bran and a creamy farmer's cheese topping. It's still a work in progress, so join me in perfecting it!
Zucchini Soup
Creamy, delicate and very easy zucchini and potato soup, served with croutons or fried bread.
Crumbly Cheese Cookies
These cookies are crumbly and delicate, perfect for a get-together with friends over beer, or simply as a savory snack.