These are healthy and not over complicated meat-free dishes for vegetable lovers.
I have always associated cucumber salad with summer – picking fresh cucumbers from the garden and having them for Sunday dinner. I thought that we Poles are specialists when it comes to preparing cucumber salads but I was very surprised to know that it is not the case. It turned out that Hungarians also make…
Potato croquettes is a very simple dish prepared from potatoes. They can be an addition to other dishes as well as a main course. Potato croquettes served as a side dish are generally quite small and made only from potatoes. When, however, served as a main course, they can have all sorts of fillings, both…
Biryani is a dish from Indian cuisine. It is prepared by combining rice with meat and spices. You can find biryani dishes in Indian restaurants – rice is the most common and most popular one. Ever since I tried rice prepared this way, when I order curry, I have biryani rice with it. The rice…
Pepper is a vegetable available for sale throughout the year. The best ones are those from the season, especially if they ripen in the sun. During winter time, the variety of vegetables is a little smaller but you can still get some things in stores. Let’s be honest though, they do not taste the same…
I remember having eating two types of salads from my childhood. Leek salad was one and the other is vegetable salad 🙂 These days, you can find plenty of different salad variations. They can be prepared from almost everything. Sometimes, however, these simple salads taste best. Too many ingredients can make different flavors interfere too…
Potato roses is just right for all potato enthusiasts. If you also love potatoes, this recipe is just for you. Potatoes do not have to be boring at all – puree is not the only form you can serve them in. You can make a dozen or so tasty dishes from potatoes. These can be…
A dip of any kind is the perfect idea for a party. Vegetable dips are great for a large group of guests as they are easy to prepare and to share. But this is only one of the many reasons for it being a party favourite. You should definitely not miss this dish at the…
Authentic potato tortilla reminds me of Spain. It was there I ate tortilla for the first time. In Spain, everyone is eating tortilla. It is a dish you can get as a tapas but it can also be served for breakfast on its own. The first time I ate this dish was also as breakfast….
Carpaccio comes from Italian cuisine. We distinguish several types of it. It can be prepared from beef or veal. It is also ideal when made from fish such as salmon or tuna, as well as from vegetables for example zucchini or beetroot. Fruits may also be used to prepare it. Pineapple or mango are such,…
Pizza dough can be used in many ways. One of the most common ones is as a pizza base but of course, there are other ways as well. There is probably no house where pizza is not prepared or bought from time to time. The same can be said about restaurants or pubs – these…
Stuffed mushrooms with feta cheese. This is the last appetizer I’ve recently made. Best for stuffing are Portobello mushrooms. I bought some in a local shop. Of course, you can use smaller mushrooms, but then you will have more work to do. There is a great variety of filling we can use. The simplest one…
I cannot remember where I first tasted this spread but I do remember that it immediately felt to be for my liking. I’m not a vegetarian, but I often cook vegetarian food. They are light and tasty and, more importantly, vegetarian food is slightly cheaper to make. The pea spread that I have for you today…