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. This post may contain…
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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…
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Gruyere & Bacon
These Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Gruyere and Bacon are divine. First, they’re roasted to perfection with bacon bits, then smothered in a creamy béchamel sauce with Gruyere cheese (Mornay sauce), and finally broiled until bubbly and golden brown. As is the case with this Balsamic Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon I can assure you that…
Best Green Salad Recipe
I know it’s hard to get super enthusiastic about salad. But this is The Best Green Salad Recipe I’ve ever tried. It’s made from only 5 simple ingredients and comes together in no time. It’s a perfect side dish for any meal. It’s an easy option for parties, Thanksgiving and Christmas. This simple green salad is extremely…
Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters with Feta)
There are so many zucchini fritters recipes out there but I am totally obsessed with Greek Zucchini Fritters with Feta, called ‘Kolokithokeftedes’. They’re a perfect pairing of fresh, summer zucchinis, feta cheese and tons of fresh herbs, like dill and mint. Simply put, they taste like summer in Greece. If you doubt me, then make…
Lemon Basil Pesto Sauce
If you have an abundance of basil now growing in your garden and are wonder what to do with all of it, then I’d suggest making this AMAZING Lemon Basil Pesto. It pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta, chicken or fish. And if you have leftovers, freeze it and have it at your fingertips whenever…
Greek Spinach Rice With Feta (Spanakorizo)
This Greek Spinach Rice also known as ‘Spanakorizo,’ is perhaps one of the most popular, healthy, traditional and authentic of Greek dishes. It has a soft and creamy texture with an abundance of nutrients from the cooked spinach, fresh herbs, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. It can be served as a main dish…
Whole Roasted Cauliflower Mediterranean Style
This Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Mediterranean spices and feta, then drizzled with lemon juice and sprinkled with parsley, is incredibly flavorful and very easy to prepare. If you want to impress your guests, try this recipe. This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. Why make Whole Roasted Cauliflower? You…
Potato Cutlets with Asparagus and Eggs
This recipe for Potato Cutlets with Asparagus and Eggs is a keeper. In fact, the ease of preparation, coupled with the deliciousness of the dish, might catapult this one into heavy rotation. Preparation just requires a few steps that and, again, the taste is amazing. Potatoes with asparagus – fried to perfection – and served…
Polish Cucumber Salad – Mizeria
With summer around the corner, so comes the need for nice, refreshing dishes. This Polish Cucumber Salad (Mizeria) should find its way to your summer dishes repertoire, it’s been in mine ever since I was born. Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad) – Refreshing Summer Side Dish Well actually I might have gotten carried away a little…
