How I become a shrimp lover? It is still a surprising fact for me. I haven’t been raised eating shrimp, and most seafood for that matter; save for the fish from the Baltic Sea. The memory of the the fish from the Baltic Sea takes my right back to the Polish Seashore where you can…
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Perfect Soft Boiled Egg
What is a simple trick to make your soft boiled eggs perfect every time? That is a question which has baffled generations of cooks. Despite the frustration in preparation, thoughts of soft boiled eggs always brings me back to my childhood. These were my absolute favorite type of eggs and were traditionally served on Sundays. Sundays…
Golden Beets Salad with Goat Cheese
Beets are huge in Polish cuisine. You can find them on the menu in almost every house, every week. We are never at a loss for new and unique ways to prepare them. One traditional way to prepare them is cooked, shredded and served with some onion, lemon and vegetable oil. Very simple. Other times Poles serve…
Braised chicken with carrots and leeks
Amazing chicken dish that is very easy to make and is super scrumptious. Combination of garlic, honey and soy sauce makes it really irresistible. Leaks and carrots add another level of slight sweetness. Serve this braised chicken with carrots and leeks over rice and you won’t be able to stop eating. If you love chicken,…
Omelet with mushrooms, onions and mozzarella
An omelet with mushrooms and onions topped with mozzarella cheese: What’s not to like? If you’re a mushroom person (like me), this breakfast is for you. So easy to make too. While the French would tell you that making a perfect, fluffy omelet isn’t as easy as it may seem, I was fortunate enough to…
Roasted cauliflower
This is the post that will start the simple side dishes cycle. In this one the main role will be played by: Cauliflower. Here’s a very simple and delicious side dish with a kick. Don’t get fooled by this white vegetable – it’s packed with vitamins and minerals that make it a super…
Herbed Egg Salad Tartines
Tartines (i.e., open faced sandwiches) are so much fun for entertaining and for little snacks or lunches. My mom used to make them in very mini versions for parties. They looked like little squared crackers with lots of fun toppings, but they were actually pieces of bread cut into bite sized pieces. They were perfect little…
