One of the cakes that the Polish try not to miss during Easter baking is mazurka cake. Generally speaking, this cake is a shortcrust pastry combined with fruits and sweet cream. It is often made with cherries and various candied fruits. When it comes to the cream, usually kajmak, chocolate and nut creams are the…
For the last three weeks I have been at home non-stop. I went out maybe three times to the store, which is at the corner from my flat. I try to minimize getting out of the house to the minimum. The only time I really go out is to do grocery shopping. In such a…
A fluffy, light banana bread that almost melts in the mouth, with the addition of milk powder. I made it today and its smell is still spreading throughout the house. Sometimes I buy bananas thinking that I will use them quickly. However, I can’t always use all of them right away. They often lie in…
Jerusalem artichoke is a plant whose various parts have many applications. Its flowers are suitable for decoration and its bulbs are edible. The bulbs can be boiled, baked or served raw. Its taste is quite sweet and slightly nutty. Below you can find the recipe of a very simple dish made from Jerusalem artichokes. I…
Egg salad is a sensational way of combining potatoes with green beans and eggs. This salad can be served as an addition to dinner dishes but also by itself. For this salad, I used quail eggs, which due to their small size present themselves very nicely. I drizzled the salad with a cream based dressing….
Coconut and poppy seeds layered cake with a creamy custard cream and cherries – this is my suggestion for an effective gluten-free cake that will delight every sweets-lover with its taste and looks. “Miss poppy” is a cake you can easily bake without any occasion, make sure to give it a try. You can find…
Canned vegetables are a great alternative to raw and frozen ones. They are easy to store and do not require cooking. You open the can and it’s ready. Of course, not all canned vegetables can be used in the same way. Canned vegetables are generally suitable for salads, creams, pies, hot dinner dishes. Personally, I…
Pickled cucumber soup is a traditional soup made in Poland. I often had it as a child and without a doubt it is still one of the soups I enjoy the most. Having many non-Polish friends who do not know this soup, I know that the idea of it seems strange to them. They usually…
Here is a no-bake cake, which you can literally make in 10 minutes. It takes a few hours for the cake to set but preparing is done within a few minutes. The base of the cake is egg liqueur combined with whipped cream and mascarpone. I associate egg liqueur with Easter, probably mainly because it…
This is my not-so-recent discovery – polenta chips, which are as tasty or maybe even tastier than those made from potatoes. All you need to make these chips are literally a few ingredients among which the most sophisticated one is probably Parmesan cheese. On top of it you need polenta, butter, water and a bit…
At first glance, meringue roulade may seem difficult to make. I remember having these fears myself baking it for the first time. I was worried that I would not be able to fold it and that it would crack. Fortunately, that did not happen 🙂 Unlike standard meringue used e.g. for Pavlova, which needs to…
Crispy vegetable fritters made from white cabbage and sweet potatoes – they are a great idea when looking for cheap and uncomplicated lunch or dinner. These fritters are fried on oil but you can also bake them in the oven instead. Find me on Instagram: mecooksblog and Facebook: MeCooksblog Ingredients for cabbage and sweet potato fritters. 400 g…