Pierogi, very similar to dumplings, are a staple of Polish cuisine. Pierogis are little pouches stuffed with savory or sweet flavors My grandmother would make pierogi for our dinners and for dessert. She would stuff them with meat, cabbage, potatoes, apples, cheese, or strawberries. But my favorite ones stuffed with sweet blueberries. Blueberry pierogi remind […]
Recipes
I always think of September as the apple month. During this time apples grow everywhere. And when I was a child, I remember that my grandmother would bring bags and bags of apples home. My favorite is the Cortland apple. It’s perfect for baking and delicious to eat. Cortland apples have a hint of raspberry […]
Racuchy are Polish pancakes, but better. The main difference is that they are made with yeast rather than baking powder and therefore are lighter, airer, and healthier. Use yeast rather than baking powder when making Racuchy, the Polish pancakes Personally, I discovered that whenever I eat baking powder I get acid reflux. Also, most commercial […]
Crepes may sound like a fancy French pastry, but in reality they are very simple to make. They are also very versatile, they can be savory or sweet, depending on the filling. Many people shy away from making crepes because they get intimidated by some of the equipment they see being used at specialty restaurants […]
When I need to make bread fast and don’t want to spend too much time fussing around in the kitchen, I bake these simple dinner rolls. When they are fresh from the oven, they go perfect with butter or goat cheese. I also enjoy cutting up a few slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, and […]
