Zapiekanki with zucchini and bacon is an original version of a classic dish, beloved by many, often referred to as Polish fast food. A traditional zapiekanka is a baguette with mushrooms, onion and cheese, usually enriched with ham, fresh vegetables or additions from a jar, and the obligatory sauce – ketchup or mayonnaise. In the…
Zucchini is one of my favourite seasonal vegetables. Although I opt for it all year round, it reigns supreme in my kitchen in the summer. This versatile vegetable works great in many recipes – from soups, salads and slaws to flour dishes, when fried, baked or stewed. Zucchini tastes delicious both raw and coated. I…
Strawberry and cookie cream ice cream cake is a delicious cold dessert, perfect for hot days. It is a no-bake cake, the bottom of which is made of blended Lotus biscuits combined with melted butter. These cookies with a caramelised flavour are an aromatic and crunchy base for this summer dessert. The top layer of…
If I had to choose between classic buns with cheese and buns with fruit, it would not be easy to decide. That’s why the best solution is a combination of both flavours: buns with quark cheese and strawberries. It’s a perfect yeast pastry that combines the delicacy of cheese filling and the sweetness of fresh…
Young cabbage baked with caraway and chilli is an exceptionally simple and quick dish, perfect for a light dinner or lunch. This baked cabbage works great both as a stand-alone vegetarian dish and as an addition to meat, fish or groats. I serve the cabbage with an aromatic yoghurt sauce with garlic and lemon, which…
Rhubarb goes great with many fruits, including strawberries, raspberries and apples. These popular combinations of rhubarb and other fruits work great in both homemade fruit cakes and compotes. Moist, delicate and soft, this raspberry and rhubarb yoghurt cake is a unique sweet pastry in which you will find the perfect combination of rhubarb and raspberries….
Risotto with green asparagus is a classic Italian dish that I often order in restaurants, but I also like to prepare it at home. Among my favourite versions is risotto with tomatoes and feta, and right after it, risotto with mushrooms. Risotto requires patience because the entire cooking process is based on gradually adding broth…
Compote is a traditional fruit drink that can be prepared in many ways. It can contain fresh fruit, dried fruit, and frozen fruit. Dried fruit compote, which includes smoked plums, dried apples, and pears, is particularly popular during the holiday season. It also contains aromatic spices such as cloves and cinnamon. In turn, in the…
White asparagus is a vegetable with a delicate, mild flavour and a subtle nutty note. It works great as an ingredient in various dishes: soups, salads, tarts, casseroles, and also boiled in water or grilled. It goes perfectly with cheese, cold cuts, eggs, Hollandaise sauce, walnuts, as well as other vegetables. White asparagus and prosciutto…
Zucchini scarpaccia is a classic vegetarian dish from Italian cuisine. Zucchini is not the only ingredient of this dish; you can often find onion in this vegetable delicacy, and of course, you can’t miss parmesan cheese and aromatic spices. The unique flavour of this Italian snack is given by Italian herbs, which can be added…
Simple rhubarb and strawberry cake is a delicious pastry with seasonal fruits that you must prepare during the rhubarb and strawberry season. This homemade cake has a velvety, creamy and delicate consistency, is buttery and melts in your mouth. Everyone can easily bake it, and it is a cake that always works. Strawberry and rhubarb…
The recipe for potatoes with dill and onion fried in butter is a straightforward vegetarian dish that, despite its simplicity, tastes delicious. Potatoes served this way are a great addition to meat and fish dishes. I also like to serve them with cottage cheese grated with cream. Often, when I cook a double portion of…