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…
Ethnic Recipes
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…
Stuffed Eggs with Ham & Cheese
Stuffed Eggs with Ham & Cheese, sprinkled with a dash of Spanish Smoked Paprika, are super meaty, cheesy, and satisfying. The subtle heat from the smoked paprika marries everything together to create a perfect egg bite. These are a MUST for your Easter table. They’ll definitely be on mine. Easter is a really big thing…
Eggs Mayonnaise (Polish Traditional Appetizer)
Eggs Mayonnaise (‘Jajka w Majonezie’) is a traditional Polish appetizer. You can find it in every home around the holidays, especially Easter. It’s super simple to make, requires only a few ingredients, and it tastes absolutely delicious! Eggs Mayonnaise – a Delicious Appetizer Popular in Polish Cuisine If you’re a reader of my blog, then…
Cream of Mushroom Soup Polish style (aka Zupa Krem z Pieczarek)
This Polish Cream of Mushroom Soup is super easy to make and delivers on flavor. Traditionally this soup would be served with little pastry balls called ‘Groszek Ptysiowy,’ but they’re hard to find outside of Poland. So, instead, I suggest using bread croutons, which can be done in no time and also taste amazing. If…
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…
Borscht (Barszcz Czerwony) – Authentic Polish Recipe
Borscht – authentic Polish soup, is also known as Barszcz Czerwony. It’s a classic dish that is traditionally served on Christmas Eve. It’s made from beets and it has a clean, almost see-through consistency; it can be served in mugs to drink, or in bowls with Polish mushroom “uszka” pierogi, or Sauerkraut and Mushroom Pierogi. Borscht…
Mushroom Pierogi “Uszka” for Borscht
In Poland Mushroom Pierogi called “Uszka” are traditionally served in Borscht on Christmas Eve. They’re made from both dry and fresh mushrooms, and a simple pierogi dough of flour, water, milk, and butter. They’re beautiful and easier to make than you’d think. This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy HERE. Mushroom…
Botwinka – Polish Young Beets Soup
Botwinka is a very famous Polish soup made from young beets, usually served during summer months when young beets are in season. If you’re just here for the Botwinka recipe, then please click on the “Jump to Recipe” button above. For those of you interested in the backstory here…let me start by saying that this…
