Adapted from Borsch Vodka and Tears, a fabulous new Polish cook- and vodka book, these 5 ingredient Polish potato pancakes are as good as they get.
Similar to the English blood pudding, Spanish morcilla, French boudin noir and German Blutwurst, only better.
Herring is an acquired taste if you're not used to herring, but f you like fish and salty flavours, you should give it a go.
A satisfying breakfast or dinner meal made with some pantry staples and fresh tomatoes - 5 ingredients but plenty of flavour!
If you're into your pickles, this soup will tickle your fancy - it's bold, and sour and incredibly morish.
All it takes is 1 ingredient, 10 minutes cooking time and a little patience... and that ingredient? Buttermilk!
Our pizza toasties are healthier than you think and don't require hours of waiting or fancy equipment. And because of the generous amount of vegetables our pizza toasties are pretty much self-saucing.
Ah, the famed New York Reuben… what would it be without a generous helping of sauerkraut? Just another layered sourdough sandwich filled with thin slices of corned beef and Swiss cheese, nothing to write home about. It’s probably safe to say then, that with the ingenious addition of pickled cabbage to the sandwich, it is one dish which has singlehandedly helped… [Read more…]
With only 3 basic ingredients, the gnocchi are easy to make and taste delicious with this deep-flavoured meaty Bolognese.
Povidl is not just a sweet spread used on bread or donuts - it works perfectly well with roasted pork or duck as a dipping sauce.
Barley is a tasty, nutritious and a very versatile grain that helps lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar level. Use as you would rice.
This mouthwatering spring salad has to be one of my all-time favourites, because it tastes so refreshing and is very quick to make.
I seriously believe this is one of the most versatile deishes you can find, that I would happily have any time of the day! Especially served with chocolate ice cream.
While the terrine is easy to make - takes only 4 ingredients, it is big on flavour from the smoked salmon and the already herbed goat's cheese.
Covered in dark chocolate and sprinkled with a little extra coconut flakes, the bounty panna cotta looks pretty + the fluffy and light coconut centre tastes sensational!
Almost 5 ingredient fish fingers - so good, you will never want to go back to store bought fish fingers again!
You can't go wrong with the classic combination of beetroot and goat's cheese in this stunning risotto!
As the jelly begins to melt, the flavours of masterstock begin to dance in your mouth. Combined with the sweetness of the fish it is one of my favourite (weird but oh so good) food combinations!
Spiked with a little red wine for deep colour and flavour and with a helping of lemon zest, it is a more festive rendition of the popular dish.
Chanterelles, or Girolle, are a wonderful addition to grilled chicken or steak, but if you're on a budget try them in these flavourful little dumplings. Delicious!
You can mix and match whatever ingredients you like to go along with the roasted buckwheat base.Smoked sausage, beef or veal goulash, chicken in mushroom sauce or tabouleh-style topping are all great.
The allure of crimson in the soup is matched by the intense flavour of beets and, perhaps because of its peasant origins, the recipe lets nothing go to waste. Thickened with a dollop of cream, the soup can be served 2 ways and the following recipe allows for you to try both.
Wonderfully crisp on the outside, fluffy and moist on the inside. They go perfectly well with smoked salmon, crispy bacon or even caviar - a fancy Easter h'ordeuvres.
A delectably moist Easter kugelhopf that's 'spiked' with egg liqueur and dotted with fudge pieces, and so easy to make!
The fritters are nicely thick with a hint of apple pie flavours from the vanilla, cinnamon and green apples which are only slightly cooked in the process, retaining some of the gorgeous tartiness they have when raw.
Having made chicken schnitzel for the kids before, I knew they would love it enough to "gobble up the whole thing, salad included, in no time". It seems even pasta and meatballs are suffering in the stakes these days.
Sauerkraut is an acquired taste, but when stewed it tastes a little like caramelised sweet and sour onion and makes for an interesting dumpling stuffing, especially paired with the wonder aromas and flavours of dried porcini.
Melt in your mouth eclair perfection that's quick and easy to make at home. The whipped cream filling is light and the donut-style icing glossy with a crisp shell on the outside, soft and gooey underneath. Puffs are great for filling with savoury creams and mousses as well!
This no-cook buttermilk and cucumber soup is a perfect dinner on a warm summer's evening as it helps your body rehydrate after a long day and single serve provides around 40% of the recommended daily intake of calcium
Now, I'm not sure of the exact meaning of the word crostoli, but between it and the Polish name chrust you can kind of "see" that the pastry itself is meant to be like little strips or twisted ribbons of delicate and flaky crust. Dusted with a little icing sugar it is great fun to make and an even greater fun to eat! Just try not to drop any crumbs or blow any sugar around...
I think the attribution of the dish to the Greeks, however accurate, comes from the medditteranean feel and simplicity of the flavours: fresh fish combined with a slightly acidic tomato based vegetable topping. Since the dish is normally served cold it is perfect for summer. But when warmed up the flavours become so much more intense and the fish more tender, I'm surprised no one had ever thought of it before!
The recipe I am about to share with you is the best of them all. It is simple. Fragrant. Delicious. Served traditionally on Christmas Eve, dried porcini soup has a gorgeous deep earthy flavour while the meaty chunks of mushrooms provide a good protein base in this otherwise vegan dish.
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