It’s summer here! Tomatoes, peppers, and zucchinis are back in season! This tomato and peppers stew (Hungarian Lecho or Lescho) dish uses the freshest summer ingredients like ripe tomatoes, green and banana peppers, and luscious zucchinis. When it simmers, the house smells incredible. The steps to make this Hungarian Lecho or Lescho (Tomato and Peppers…
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Instant Pot® Beef Stroganoff
This easy Beef Stroganoff is super quick to make (thanks to Instant Pot® pressure cooker) and will satisfy everyone’s craving for a hearty meal. Tender beef strips with mushrooms and a creamy sauce is what comfort food is all about. Beef Stroganoff is one of those dishes that my mom thought me how to make….
Pasta with Mussels in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Pasta with Mussels in a Spicy Tomato Sauce is a real treat. It comes together pretty quickly, it’s super elegant and tastes absolutely amazing. It’s a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner or date night in, with a glass of wine. There’s something special about pasta and seafood. Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti is also to die…
Polish Meat Pierogi
Meat Pierogi is an absolute staple in Polish cuisine. For the filling, you can use up meat from a broth, or you can use up your leftover turkey, or you could just cook some pork, chicken, or beef for the filling of this pierogi (I’ll show you how). If you want to just see the…
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast – Easy Crockpot Recipe
This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is an amazing alternative to roasting a whole bird. It’s perfectly moist, simple and delicious. With this recipe, you can have your favorite Thanksgiving meal any day of the week. And the best part about it is that most of the heavy lifting is done by the slow cooker. It…
Chicken Kiev (Classic Eastern European Recipe)
What is Chicken Kiev? Chicken Kiev is a super delicious dish made from the tenderized chicken breast; stuffed with compound butter, made with garlic and parsley; and then rolled and breaded (with a flour egg mixture and seasoned breadcrumbs). Once ready, it’s either fried (it can be deep-fried), baked, or seared on a pan and…
Olive Oil Chicken Thighs Mediterranean Style
These Olive Oil Chicken Thighs are rubbed with a Mediterranean spice mixture, then marinated in a mixture of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and lemon, then seared to golden perfection on both sides, and finally finished by baking in the oven and then drizzled with more olive oil, lemon, and fresh garlic. If you’ve ever wondered…
Pörkölt – Hungarian Beef and Onion Stew
If you long for cozy dinners when the weather is raw and frigid, then do yourself a favor and make Pörkölt. It’s an incredible Hungarian stew made with tons of onions, small cubed beef, and the best Hungarian paprika. It simmers for a long time to achieve its amazing thick consistency and super marriage of…
Nokedli (Hungarian Egg Noodles)
Nokedli are Hungarian noodles which are very similar to German Spätzle. Best part is that they come together in absolutely no time and taste divine. Serve them drizzled with butter, or as a side dish to any saucy dishes. For Hungarians, Nokedli is always served with traditional dishes like Chicken Paprikash, Goulash or Pörkölt. I…
City Chicken (Polish American Traditional Dish)
City Chicken (aka, Fake Chicken) is a traditional Polish-American dish that is beloved by many. The most curious thing about this dish is that it doesn’t actually contain any chicken. Rather, your featured protein here is actually pork and/or veal. So, why is it be called a “City Chicken” in the first place? Read on…
