Pierogi: Polish Dumplings (VIDEO)

Pierogi: Polish Dumplings (VIDEO)

Pierogi are probably one of the most beloved Polish specialties. Everyone who visits Poland has to try them.In the VIDEO below I show you two of my favorite Pierogi types: filled with cottage cheese, carmelized onion and mashed potatoes and the simplest of all: Pierogi 

Winter Meatball Soup (video)

Winter Meatball Soup (video)

This is a recipe that will make happy all carnivorous people who cannot live without meat. I cannot count how many times I heard from my dad or my boyfriend that the soup I prepared is quite tasty “but where is the meat!?”.A cup of 

Little Apple Cakes with Orange Zest

Little Apple Cakes with Orange Zest

Yet, another variation about the Polish yeast cake. This time I made a couple of little cakes with orange zest and apples. They are fluffy & moist. And topped with a crispy crumble. These cakes are really easy to prepare but they require some patience 

Quick Fruit Pie

Quick Fruit Pie

These last months I was very busy writing my doctoral dissertation and looking for a new laboratory I would like to work in. I didn’t have much time for the experiments in my kitchen. However, during this busy time I brought to perfection a new recipe 

Yeast Roses with Apples

Yeast Roses with Apples

This Cake is soft and fluffy. The recipe is inspired by the classical Cinnamon Rolls. Here I added some apples and formed the rolls into roses. My favorite, creamy lemon icing fits perfect here. [facebooklike] I used a round cake form (22cm of diameter and 

My Grandma’s Plum Pie ♥

My Grandma’s Plum Pie ♥

In its category, it is without any doubt the best pie in the World. I still clearly remember when as a little girl I was watching my grandma doing it. I loved stilling little pieces of the dough and eating it raw. But the most magical part 

Young Beetroot Soup (pl.Botwinka)

Young Beetroot Soup (pl.Botwinka)

Beetroots are not only healthy and delicious but also truly beautiful! It is hard to believe that such a pretty color vegetable grows actually under the ground! In Poland we often eat beetroot soups and purees. In France, the beetroot dishes (especially the warm ones) seems 

Summer Birthday Cake (Strawberry & Apricot)

Summer Birthday Cake (Strawberry & Apricot)

This week, on our Sunday Street Market we found the prettiest little roses ever. Their beautiful color inspired me to get some Strawberries & Apricots and make a Summer Cake that I will be able to decorate with my pretty roses! ✿It turned out to be 

Baked Apples with Banana and Walnuts Filling

Baked Apples with Banana and Walnuts Filling

It is a really simple recipe but the effect is truly amazing! A sweet apple smell will fill your home. Baked apples are warm and soft with a delicious sweet and sour banana & rhubarb filling (no sugar added!). To prepare 7 little (or 5 big) apples: ♥  1 

Toast with Mushrooms, Mozzarella & Thyme

Toast with Mushrooms, Mozzarella & Thyme

Toasts with mushrooms are very popular in Poland. You can easily buy them from street vendors. They are also super simple to prepare at home. Here a special, healthy version. I used the Oyster Mushrooms that are known to lower the cholesterol level and protect