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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Spring Green Asparagus Soup
If you love asparagus but have never tried asparagus soup, then you’re in for a real treat. This velvety, smooth and flavorful soup will steal your heart. As you’re probably aware, Spring always brings an abundance of fresh green vegetables; amongst which I consider asparagus to be king. And when it rolls around, I always…
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…
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…
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…
Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup
This Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup is a very simple cabbage soup recipe that requires zero nurturing…. just drop it in a slow cooker and give it time. The list of ingredients is short, and the preparation takes no more than 15 minutes. The rest is done by your crock pot. Even though it’s extremely easy to make,…
Polish Mushroom Soup with Yukon Gold Idaho® Potatoes
This Polish Mushroom Soup is made with Yukon Gold Idaho® Potatoes and three types of mushrooms: White Button, Baby Bella and dry Porcini. It can be served chunky with a splash of cream; partially blended, for a creamy consistency with some pieces of vegetables; or blended to cream of mushroom type of soup. It’s a…
Brussels Sprouts Soup Recipe (European Style)
Brussels Sprouts Soup is an amazing dish that can be served from the end of summer throughout the cold winter months. It’s very easy to make and tastes delicious. It can be served chunky or creamy, depending on your preferences, and accompanied with a piece of crusty bread. If you’re looking for more Brussels Sprouts…
Antipasto Pasta Salad with Apple Cider Maple Vinaigrette
Antipasto Pasta Salad is like a combination of antipasto (think about…cured meats, cubed cheese, marinated vegetables, etc) and pasta. It’s a stand-alone meal and can be enjoyed at lunches or potlucks, or it can be served up as an appetizer or side dish for dinner. It contains super easy ingredients and is very customizable. If…
Horiatiki Salad (Greek Salad or Village Salad)
Horiatiki Salad also known as Greek Salad or Village Salad combines the freshest ingredients like seasonal tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta. I served it with a mildly piquant Greek Peperoncini for an extra boost in flavor. Greek Salad is among the most popular but you may also want…
