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Continue reading →: Cucumber Salad with Bell Peppers and Onion for WinterA simple homemade cucumber salad with crunchy bell peppers, onion and carrots in a sweet and tangy vinegar brine. It is perfect for preserving summer vegetables and enjoying them later with dinner. This is one of those recipes I love making when there are plenty of fresh cucumbers around. Once…
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Continue reading →: Family Potato SaladThis is a simple potato salad that has been part of my family for years. It is the way my mum used to make it, and I still make it the same way today. There is no onion and no meat in this version. We always served the salad as…
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Continue reading →: Creamy Chicken & Corn Penne BakeThis creamy chicken and corn penne bake is one of those simple, comforting dinners that the whole family can enjoy. Penne pasta is combined with seasoned ground chicken, sweet corn and red pepper, then covered in a creamy sauce and baked with mozzarella until lightly golden. It is easy to…
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Continue reading →: Light Polish Karpatka with Vanilla CreamPolish Karpatka is a classic Polish dessert made with two layers of choux pastry and a generous layer of vanilla cream between them. The pastry puffs up into its characteristic uneven, mountain-like shape, which is where the name Karpatka comes from. This version is a little lighter than many traditional…
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Continue reading →: Creamy Onion Chicken with ThymeTender, golden pieces of chicken simmered in a creamy onion sauce with thyme and oregano. This is one of those simple, comforting homemade meals that doesn’t require complicated ingredients but delivers plenty of flavor. The sauce is made in the same pan where the chicken is cooked, so all those…
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Continue reading →: Stuffed Peppers with Chicken, Rice & CornThese stuffed peppers with chicken, rice and sweetcorn are a delicious, comforting meal that is filling without being overly heavy. Sweet bell peppers are filled with a creamy mixture of ground chicken, basmati rice, sweetcorn, onion and garlic, then baked in a light, creamy sauce and finished with melted mozzarella.…
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Continue reading →: Fresh Garden Salad with Lemon & Apple Cider Vinegar DressingThis simple garden salad is one of those recipes I make when I want something fresh, crunchy and easy to put together. It is packed with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, fresh cucumber and plenty of chives, then tossed with a homemade dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh…
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Continue reading →: Polish Spinach Soup – Thick & Hearty Homemade SoupThis Polish spinach soup is one of those simple homemade soups that is thick, hearty and surprisingly filling. It is made with spinach, potatoes and root vegetables, then finished with garlic, eggs and a simple butter-flour roux. I usually make it in two versions: with chicken or without meat. Both…
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Continue reading →: Polish Pickle Soup (Zupa Ogórkowa)Creamy Polish Dill Pickle Soup – With or Without Chicken If you love pickles, you have to try this Polish Pickle Soup, or Zupa Ogórkowa. 🥒 This is one of those comforting homemade soups that is simple, hearty and full of flavor. The main ingredient is grated Polish-style fermented cucumbers,…
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Continue reading →: Polish Pancakes (Naleśniki) – My Family RecipeThin, Light & Perfect with Any Filling These Polish pancakes, called naleśniki, have been part of my kitchen for most of my life. I have been making them since I was 10 years old. My mom taught me this recipe, and it is one of those simple recipes that I…
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