Sweet and sour sauce originates from China, but currently, its various versions can also be found in other cuisines, including American and Thai. The Chinese version of this sauce is based on sugar, vinegar, often soy sauce and spices such as ginger. In the enriched version, typical of Western countries, this sauce includes tomato paste…
Green salad is a combination of vegetables, fruits, nuts and cheese, with green colours. The basis of this light salad is iceberg lettuce, which is arranged with fruits such as apple and pear, gorgonzola cheese, and chopped pistachio nuts. This tasty salad can be served both for lunch and dinner. It is equally good as…
Jackfruit is a fruit I discovered some time ago; since then, it has become a permanent part of my diet. So far I have only eaten it in a pickled form because that is how it is most often available in most supermarkets. The pickled version has a definite advantage, which is being very affordable….
If you like the combination of cheese, fruits and salad, these tortilla-based rolls will surely appeal to you. They are made in 10 minutes and require only 5 ingredients to prepare. There is no need to cook anything, the ingredients used in the rolls are either dried or raw or simply do not require cooking….
Basque cheesecake comes from Spain, specifically from the Basque Country, hence the name of this pastry. This cheesecake has a characteristic “burnt” surface with a delicate caramel flavour, as well as a creamy consistency and generally fantastic taste. In addition, this particular cheesecake is not overly sweet, and its additional advantage is that it can…
Mexican salad with kidney beans, peppers, pineapple, corn and cheese is a great idea for a tasty salad with vegetables and dairy products, and all it takes to make it is 15 minutes. This simple salad is great for any special occasion: it is ideal for name days, and birthdays and can be served every…
Pad Thai is a dish originating from Thailand and is loved all over the world. It is a pan-fried wok of rice noodles, prawns, tofu or chicken, scrambled eggs, peanuts and mung bean sprouts. The whole thing is seasoned with a pad thai sauce, which consists of soy sauce, tamarind paste, fish sauce and sugar….
Stollen is a sweet German bread, traditionally served during Christmas. It is incredibly aromatic, and moist, it practically melts in your mouth. This sweet bread cannot be complete without a large amount of candied fruit, raisins, almonds and marzipan. Sweet cakes and breads with raisins are an essential element of Christmas in many countries. What…
Gingerbread cookies are cookies without which I cannot imagine Christmas. Every year, right before the holidays, I bake gingerbread cookies with icing or gingerbread cookies with chocolate. These cookies can also be baked during the year, but the holidays provide additional motivation for baking them. Gingerbread cookies smell of spices and are made from a…
The Lumberjack salad is inspired by one of McDonald’s most popular burgers in Poland, the Lumberjack burger. The chain releases a special edition of this burger every year before Christmas. In addition to the classic beef version, its offer includes other options, such as a version with chicken. The Lumberjack salad is based on the…
Pork tenderloin is a long, thin piece of delicate meat that is incredibly juicy when properly prepared. It can be fried, stewed or baked, and when done right, it melts in your mouth and delights with its taste. The simpler it is prepared, the tastier it is – at least in my opinion. This is…
The best shortcrust-yeast croissants with marmalade are sweet pastry goods, which I encourage you to prepare. The basis of these simple croissants is yeast dough with soda, powdered sugar, egg, margarine and sour cream. After quickly mixing the ingredients, kneading the dough and keeping it in the fridge, you can start forming the croissants. You…