This is a very traditional Polish dish called “
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This is a very traditional Polish dish called “
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1kg of cooked potatoes with skin on (potatoes should contain a high level of starch)
1 egg
200g flour (type 550)
50g of whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon of table salt
1 teaspoon of ground white pepper
water
oil
250g of sauerkraut
2 tablespoons of honey
2 onions, chopped into medium cubes
rapeseed oil
ground white pepper
2 lemons
table salt
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Saffron risotto
As the main course, I have decided to prepare one of my favorite dishes – a risotto. This time though, it is not a classic one which I cook normally.
It is a risotto with saffron which is a libido-boosting ingredient 🙂 And it is perfect for Valentine’s dinner 🙂 Saffron is a natural aphrodisiac and it is proven that it can increase the sexual desire. Just be careful and use it wisely 🙂 Too much saffron can be overpowering and can destroy the dish.
Olive oil is packed with antioxidants. It is a good source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are critical for a healthy heart, blood flow, and hormone production.
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200g of risotto rice (Arborio for example)
20g of green celery, chopped finely
2 smaller shallots, chopped finely
750ml of stock (you can use chicken, duck or vegetable one)
50g of Parmesan cheese
20g of unsalted butter
120ml of white wine
A drizzle of olive oil
1g of saffron
Fresh basil leaves for decoration
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The perfect spicy pumpkin soup for autumn lunch.
The autumn season is fully on and it is visible outside and also inside. Leaves on the trees are changing colors
In the kitchen, many people start to cook warmer and thicker dishes using seasonal ingredients. In Poland, for example, people cook/bake with apples, corn or my very favorite autumn ingredient, pumpkin.
There are many recipes which I could share with you but I have chosen this one. To create this soup I have combined the pumpkin with apples, fresh thyme, and roasted walnuts. And the result? One of the best pumpkin soups I ever had 🙂 And you can make it at home too 🙂
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kcalThe perfect spicy pumpkin soup for autumn lunch.
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1 medium-sized pumpkin (700-900g), peeled, deseeded, pulp removed and chopped into cubes
2 apples, peeled and chopped roughly
2 thyme sprig (1 for the soup and 1 for the decoration)
800 ml of water
A 3-centimeter piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped finely
2-3 tablespoons of butter
1 red onion, peeled and chopped
Pinch of sea salt
A handful of roasted walnuts + sour cream or thick yogurt
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Quinoa flake and walnut thyme chicken popcorn.
For the start, you should know that I am a big fan of fried dishes. I can eat fried chicken wings or schnitzels for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 🙂 But, what you do not know is that in this recipe I have used (for the first time ever) quinoa instead of breadcrumbs. And why I am telling you this? Because I will definitely use quinoa flakes for fried dishes in the future and also I want you to try them out as well.
Quinoa will give a very specific crunchiness to your dishes and they are definitely healthier than regular breadcrumbs. Also, quinoa flakes are made only from quinoa (you can read more about quinoa flakes here) and do not contain any additional sugar, fats, salt, flour, gluten, and chemicals. So next time you will want to make a fried dish, but you care about your health, use some quinoa flakes instead of breadcrumbs.
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250 g boneless chicken breasts
2 tbsp quinoa flour
2 eggs
1/2 quinoa flakes
1/4 finely chopped walnuts (you can blend the walnuts in a blender)
1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
100 ml vegetable oil for frying
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Easy Vegan Pasta Salad with pesto and zucchini
Hi friends, I am back after Easter. 🙂 The holidays were nice and besides all the travel I also managed to rest a bit. The only thing which was tough and kind of annoying was eating non-stop. And I am not saying here that I didn’t like the food, just that I ate 3 times more than I would on a normal day. But I guess that I am not alone 🙂
Nevertheless, I believe it is time to restart eating and do a short detox. For example, this easy VeGaN pasta salad is a perfect option. The preparation takes a maximum of 10 minutes (cooking the pasta takes 6 and cutting/chopping 4 minutes) and it tastes really nice 🙂 Enjoy the recipe and take care. Ciao 🙂
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200g of cooked (canned) chickpeas
2 garlic cloves
1 handful of fresh mint leaves
1 handful of fresh oregano leaves
2 tablespoons of parsley leaves
250g zucchini
2 tablespoons of basil pesto (make sure it is vegan)
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
200g of pasta (I used fusilli)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 tablespoons of roasted seeds (e.g. sunflower or pumpkin seeds)
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Dough for Polish dumplings – pierogi
I have posted a similar recipe (VeGaN dumplings) a few months ago. Since then I made dumplings several times but somehow I was not satisfied with the dough. The dumplings either came out very hard or soft, but never medium. And you know, if I do not like something I change it 🙂 So I decided to try out a different recipe and this time, not a VeGaN one.
And the result? The dough was definitely softer and more flexible during the work. But once it cooled down it was very hard to roll it out and work with it. So my recommendation is to keep your dough in a warm place all the time. And what about the taste? The dumplings were very similar to the VeGaN ones and I couldn’t see any significant difference in taste. I do not know if it’s a good or bad sign. The only thing I know is that I will be still searching for the best Polish dumplings dough recipe 🙂 Until then, check out the recipe below and have fun cooking. Enjoy and ciao 🙂
PS: Maybe you can help me out and share your favorite dumpling recipe with me 🙂 I would definitely appreciate it 🙂
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300g of soft flour (type 450)
Pinch of salt
125ml of hot boiling water
1 free-range egg
20g of butter
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This is my most favorite recipe of a very special and traditional dish – Polish BiGOS. The preparation is very easy and it doesn’t take a lot of time. On the other hand, the cooking is a bit longer and it might take a couple of hours. But don’t worry, an old Polish proverb says, that the older (and more heated or cooked) the BiGOS is, the better it tastes 🙂 So enjoy your cooking and “Smacznego” 🙂
PS: I cook BiGOS several times in a year and my whole family loves it 🙂
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4 onions
1kg of sauerkraut
1kg of white cabbage
0,5kg of beef meat (you can use any kind)
200g of smoked meat (smoked ham is also good)
200g of smoked sausages
100g of smoked bacon
50g of dried mushrooms
50g of tomato puree
3-5 pcs dried plums
20 pcs of juniper fruit (owoce jalowca)
3-5 pcs of bay leaf
2 teaspoons of dried marjoram (majeranek)
2 teaspoons of dried savory (czaber)
1 teaspoon of lovage (lubczyk)
2 teaspoons of red paprika
4-5 pcs of allspice
2 teaspoons of whole cumin/caraway (kminek)
Vegetable oil
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Do you know what is the difference between Slovak šúľance and Italian gnocchi (and Polish “kopytka”? Nothing 🙂 Both are made the same way and with the same ingredients 🙂 But to be fair to you there is a slight difference, and that’s the way of how they are eaten. Italian gnocchi comes with pesto, tomato sauce, and cheese for example. They are usually served with ground poppy seeds and powdered sugar, or walnuts or a roasted breadcrumbs with caster sugar and melted butter on top. The word šúľance could be translated as a “rolled dumplings” as they are made (rolled) between the palms.
It is a very traditional Slovak dessert (or main dish) which is not so popular anymore. Mainly because the preparation requires some time and some people rather have a table of chocolate or other desserts. But not me 🙂 I eat šúľance every time I visit Slovakia and the High Tatras. And because I haven’t been there for some time already I decided to make them at home and share the recipe with you. This time it will be a veganized version of this Slovak classic. Have fun cooking and enjoy 🙂
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700g of potatoes
300g of all purpose flour
100g of semolina
Pinch of salt
150g ground poppy seeds
100g of powdered sugar
100g of plant-based butter
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Finally, I can give you my homie (Slovak) recipe 🙂 Fried cheese is literally my most favorite dish ever 🙂 I used to have it almost weekly when I was a kid and also later when I started to work in Bratislava (the
On the other hand, since I live in Poland it is not easy to find good fried cheese. Some pseudo-Czech restaurants here are serving it but the taste is far away from the original one. Mostly, because there is a difference between the Slovak (or Czech) and Polish way of making the batter. What also varies is the cheese which is used. My mum used to make it from a harder Edam cheese and some people also use Gouda or Emmentaler. This time I was experimenting a bit and used two other types of cheeses. A medium strong Irish Cheddar and a Swiss Gruyere. Both kinds of cheese turned out very well and I would recommend both of them. So in case, you would like to make the perfect fried cheese and taste my most favorite dish check out the recipe below. Serve the cheese with fries or cooked potatoes and mayonnaise or tartare sauce on the side. Have fun cooking and enjoy 🙂
PS: Please do not count any calories here. The dish is fatty like hell but you will not get a heart attack from it 🙂 At least I hope not 🙂
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200g of hard cheese (Cheddar, Gruyere, Gouda, Eidam)
2 eggs
50g of all-purpose flour
100-150g of a good quality breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for deep frying
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Easy Ratatouille – delicious and VeGaN.
Happy New Year friends, I wish you all the best in 2018 🙂
Think that most of you will prefer an easy dish for the beginning of the year and not a heavy one. Therefore I prepared something very delicious, full of flavors and fast. It is also one of the easiest dishes I have ever made. The whole cooking requires only 1 hour and 20 minutes and almost no extra coking skills 🙂 You have to take care only of slicing the vegetables, seasoning well the sauce and using your creativity.
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1 cup crushed tomatoes (canned ones)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh basil, sliced (about 3-4 large leaves), plus more for garnish
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
One teaspoon herbs de Provence spice mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
One medium sweet or red onion, sliced
1 large zucchini, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups sliced)
1 large eggplant, sliced (about 3 cups sliced)
3 large tomatoes, sliced (about 3 cups sliced)
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