I suspect that making uszka dumplings in December could become a national sport in Poland, because there is probably no house in which they are not made during this period. Some people start making uszka dumplings at the beginning of the month and freeze them for the appropriate moment, which is usually Christmas Eve. Still…
Japanese poppy seed cake is a very easy to prepare cake that, in addition to poppy seeds, also contains apples. This cake is moist, light and you can eat it endlessly. It is perfect for special occasions such as Christmas, but you can also bake it for a weekend cup of coffee. To prepare Japanese…
Brussels sprouts are vegetables that work great in soups, salads and hot dishes such as casseroles. Depending on the type of the dish, you can use fresh or frozen brussels sprouts. Fresh brussels sprouts are available only for a short period of time during the year, unlike frozen brussels sprouts, which can be purchased all…
Spices are great not only in cakes, drinks and desserts, they are also an original addition to herring. The combination of these two may seem at least strange, but I assure you that it is quite apt, you just have to convince yourself of it. I prepare spiced herrings most often during the holiday season,…
Pies stuffed with mincemeat are one of the must-have elements of an English Christmas. I personally had the opportunity to taste these pies in England several years ago during Christmas and I still remember their taste. These are shortcrust pastry pies filled with a mixture of dried fruit, sugar, butter, alcohol, fruit and spices. Before…
A wafer with coffee cream is an idea for a sweet dessert that can be prepared quickly and efficiently. This wafer is for people who like very sweet desserts, because the coffee cream used to layer the wafer sheets is exceptionally sweet. So if you don’t like overly sweet desserts, this wafer is not for…
Parmigiana (Parmigiana with eggplant or Parmigiana di Melanzane) is an Italian dish in which eggplant slices layered with tomato sauce and cheese are baked in the oven. This dish is most often served warm, although it can also be served cold, but for me it tastes best when served warm. Both dinner and lunch are…
Poppy seed cheesecake is a combination of cheesecake and poppy seed cake. This cake is a perfect solution for those who are undecided, because instead of choosing one, you can prepare both at the same time. Poppy seed cheesecake is an aromatic, very tasty cake worth preparing not only for Christmas but for any occasion….
Red cabbage works phenomenally both in slaws and when prepared warm – fried or stewed. On the blog, you will find several recipes for red cabbage, including a recipe for red cabbage slaw, quick pickled cabbage, red cabbage and turnip salad, red cabbage salad with satay sauce, red cabbage and pepper salad and many other…
I am definitely one of those people who often includes offal-based dishes in their diet. This is influenced by two factors – taste and price. Unlike other types of meat, offal has a unique taste, no matter which piece you choose, it is certain that it will have a unique flavour. The second factor is,…
Pumpkin cream with baked apple is a slightly spicy, aromatic soup made with baked pumpkin, cream and spices. This pumpkin soup has a creamy consistency and a fantastic taste, complemented by the addition of baked apple. I start preparing pumpkin soup by baking the butternut squash, although you can of course use ready-made pumpkin puree,…
No-bake apple cake with whipped cream is a simple biscuit cake that you can prepare without an oven. This apple cake is moist, the apples are soft and juicy and the whole thing tastes delicious. To prepare a no-bake apple cake, I start by peeling, grating and frying the apples. I add jelly powder to…