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 …