These Authentic Polish Pierogi with Potatoes and Cheese (Pierogi Ruskie) are the real deal. Traditional Polish dish at its best! Try this recipe and never buy pierogi again. They are amazing. This post was originally published on December 24, 2014 (On Christmas Eve!) and since then has been updated to provide additional information. You can…
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Cheesy Pasta Bake (Individual Ramekins)
This Cheesy Pasta Bake is made Alfredo Style, with a heavy cream and two kinds of amazing Mahon-Menorca cheeses. I made these in the individual ramekins for a perfect portioned side dish. I arranged the rigatoni pasta in the standing position for the ultimate “wow” factor. Serve this on your Holiday table alongside an awesome meat dish…
Creamy Mushroom Sauce Recipe with Wild & Fresh Mushrooms
Creamy mushroom sauce made with both wild, dried porcini mushrooms and your choice of fresh mushrooms, all of which in wine and cream base. This makes for an irresistible sauce that can be added to any pasta dish, chicken, steak, or eaten on its own with a slice of fresh bread. Creamy Mushroom Sauce is…
Instant Pot Bean Soup with Spinach and Pesto
This Instant Pot Bean Soup with Spinach and Pesto packs a ton of nutrients, from beans, spinach, and other veggies. But it’s not short on flavor, with the incorporation of Parmesan rind, lemon juice, and basil pesto, for a nice European twist. Making it in the Instant Pot (or other pressure cookers) will allow you…
Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
If you’re looking for some cool ideas to reuse your Thanksgiving Day leftovers then I’ve got a hand-selected collection of 20 Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes. Amongst which, you’ll find pizza, pasta, risotto and ricotta pancakes for European twists + a few recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world. Because…why not? 1. Ultimate Leftover Turkey Sandwich that…
Pasta Alla Vodka with Spicy Sausage
Pasta Alla Vodka with Spicy Sausage is my newest addiction. The luscious, creamy sauce paired with the spiciness from the sausage, makes for an irresistible dish. When I served it in my house, all I heard “Ummm…this is so good.” I’m serious, this pasta has earned its way into heavy rotation in our house from the…
European Style Potato Pancakes Recipe
These European Style Potato Pancakes are a very popular dish throughout Europe. In Poland, they are known as ‘Placki Ziemniaczane,’ in Germany as ‘Kartoffelpuffer,’ in the Czech Republic as ‘Bramboracky,’ and of course, every Jewish deli refers to them as ‘Potato Latkes.’ This Potato Pancake recipe is super easy. The old fashion way of making…
