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Kulebiak – Traditional Polish Sour Cabbage & Mushroom Pie

[Recipe by Babcia Ala, my mother.] INGREDIENTS for the dough 1 kg plain flour 100g fresh or 3⅓ tbs dry yeast 100g unsalted butter 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks, save the egg whites for brushing 1½ cup lukewarm milk 1 tsp grated nutmeg 1 tsp sea salt, less if butter is salted for the […]

Raffaello – Almond & Coconut Cream No Bake Cake

Recipe for no bake cake inspired by Raffaello from Ferrero Rocher.

Napoleonka – Polish Custard Cream Pie

Napoleonka recipe – Polish custard cream pie made out of two layers of pastry filled with custard cream and often decorated with layer of icing sugar.

Mexican Enchiladas

INGREDIENTS about 12 enchilada wraps 600g chicken breast (cubed) unsalted butter 400g jar of tomato sauce 1-1½ tbs enchilada seasoning mix sea salt – to taste 2-3 bell peppers (the more colours the better) – sliced freshly chopped coriander to serve – optional 200g grated cheese EQUIPMENT large, oven proof dish cheese greater METHOD Preheat […]

My Granny’s Natural Remedy – Baltic Amber Liqueur / Spirit of Amber / Nalewka Bursztynowa

Natural Polish remedy made from Baltic amber and high percentage alcohol.

Walnut Keks – Traditional Polish Tea Cake

INGREDIENTS 1½ cups plain flour (250g) 1 bar (250g) unsalted butter (chopped and softened) 1¾ cup icing sugar (250g) 2 cups of walnuts (250g) 5-6 eggs (I used 6 small ones) 1 tbs vanilla extract 1 tbs 95% rectified spirit – optional 1½ tsp / ½ tbs baking powder + 2 tsp of butter to […]

Cobnuts, Hazelnuts and Filberts

Hazelnuts, Cobnuts / Cobs and Filberts are all varieties of the same fruit from hazel tree. Pictured above cobnuts came from UK, Kent to be precise and they are in season now, other varieties are more popular in other parts of the World. From what I understand hazelnuts are the most round ones in shape, […]

Simple Garlic Sauce for Yorkshire Puddings

INGREDIENTS frozen Yorkshire puddings for the garlic sauce 3 tbs plain flour 25g unsalted butter 400 ml of boiling water 1½ vegetable cubes (10g each) or stock powder 1 tbs garlic powder full fat milk – to taste METHOD Place frozen Yorkshire puddings in preheated oven according to the instructions on the package. In meantime […]

Crochet Lining for Easter Basket

Quick and easy crochet Easter basket lining tutorial, also great for picnics.

Drumstick Vegetable from Moringa Oleifera Tree

This long green vegetable is called Drumstick or Moringa, Sanjana, West Indian Ben. It comes from Drumstick Tree, also known as Benzolive Tree, Horseradish Tree, Clarifier Tree, Moringa Oleifera Tree that is very common in Pakistan, India but also Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Africa, Central and South America, East Africa, Malaysia, The Philippines and some Caribbean […]

Irish Scones and Ginger Honey for St. Patrick’s Day

Irish scones, bread, honey and recipe ideas from Ireland.

Caribbean Scotch Bonnet Peppers

Scotch Bonnet Peppers (Capsicum chinense) are quite small but extremely hot similar to the habanero / habañero and close relative of rocoto / rocotillo chilli peppers. They are named for their resemblance to Scotch bonnets / Scottish hats. They can vary in colours as they are ripening turning from green through yellow, orange to red […]

Pancake Day – Shrove Tuesday – Fat Tuesday – Mardi Gras

Pancake Day – Shrove Tuesday – Fat Tuesday – Fat Thursday – Donut Day – Mardi Gras – Tłusty Czwartek – Carnival Tuesday recipes & ideas.

Forman & Field Hamper – Review

Couple of weeks ago I was lucky to receive one of beautiful luxury hampers from Forman & Field filled with delicatessens, just to mention few: smoked salmon, cheeses, lemon curd, potted lobster, chocolate brownie, chocolates and even banana bread. Since 2002 Forman & Field delivers to your door fresh, traditional British produce from small, independent […]

Mount Gay Rum and Rococo Chocolate Truffles

Just a short note to introduce to you perfect fusion of London’s famous finest Rococo Chocolates and the oldest brand of rum in existence – Eclipse Mount Gay Rum from Barbados. The truffles are gorgeous! Round milk chocolate ones are filled with rum soaked praline, while the oval dark chocolate truffles are completely smooth. Both […]

Biały Ser (White Cheese) / Hard Cottage Cheese/ Curd Cheese / Paneer

[inspired by “Paneer” recipe by Linda from With Knife and Fork] Biały Ser (White Cheese), Hard Cottage Cheese, Curd Cheese or Paneer are all variations of the same cheese, the only difference is the origin. Recently I found this article: “Making Paneer” by Linda on With Knife and Fork which reminded me of the cheese […]

All Star Lanes – Bowling, Bar & Restaurant at Westfield Stratford City, London – Review

Review of All Star Lanes – American bowling, bar & restaurant at Westfield Stratford City in London.

National Grandparents Day – Dzień Babci & Dzień Dziadka

In UK National Grandparents Day is always celebrated on the first Sunday of October. In USA & Canada National Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labour Day (that takes place on the first Monday of September). In Poland Grandmother’s Day (Dzień Babci) and Grandfather’s Day (Dzień Dziadka) are celebrated on separate days: […]

Matchbox Christmas Countdown Calendar / Advent Calendar

Chest of drawers style countdown calendar made out of matchboxes.

Polish Yeast Cake à la Granny Ala / Ciasto Drożdżowe Babci Ali

INGREDIENTS 5 medium egg yolks 1 cup golden caster sugar 330 ml milk 100g unsalted butter 500g plain flour 70g fresh yeast or 3 tbs active dry yeast 1 packet of vanilla sugar – optional 150g raisins or other dried fruits (I used cranberries) ½ tsp sea salt EQUIPMENT two mixing bowls (small and big) […]

Spice it up! by Levi Roots – Cook Book Review

Couple of days ago my copy of “Spice it up!” by Levi Roots published by Octopus Publishing has arrived (also available on Amazon). It is beautifully published hard cover with clear typography and filled with full size, fresh, vivid photographs that make you want to start cooking Caribbean food straight away. I was nicely surprised […]

Sloppy Joe Sandwich with Turkey Chilli con Carne

True comfort food… fresh bread, spicy mince, cool cream, melted cheese and crunchy veggies.

Popping Candy Sparklers

INGREDIENTS 200g chocolate bar (I used white chocolate) about 12 long bread sticks 1 tbs popping candy sprinkles METHOD Break chocolate into pieces and melt in small non-stick saucepan over low fire. Leave aside until it is very thick but still spreadable, stir in popping candy and then spread on about half length of each […]

Creamy Dill Sauce

INGREDIENTS 2 cups of boiling water 1½ vegetable cubes (10g each) 25g unsalted butter 3 tbs plain flour 2 pinches of freshly ground nutmeg – optional 3 tbs fresh or 1 tbs dried dill 1 tsp golden caster sugar 4-5 tbs soured cream, crème fraiche or regular cream + some lemon juice black or rainbow / […]

Chilli con Carne Jacket Potatoes for Bonfire Night

I’m very late with this post but it is great dish for any cold evening not only Bonfire Night… INGREDIENTS 450 – 500 g minced meat (I used turkey) 2-3 onions (chopped) 3 tbs oil (I used grapeseed oil) 2 tbs paprika powder or even better smoked paprika 1 tbs garlic granules 1 tsp (or more) […]

Buraczki / Beets – Polish Way

Traditional Polish side dish, you will love it or hate it.

Vegetarian Shepards Pie with Crab’s Eye Beans

INGREDIENTS for the topping 1½ kg potatoes ½ cup soured cream 1 tbs Vegeta or other vegetable stock granules or salt 4 tbs Parmesan or some other grated cheese black peppercorns for the filling 250g dry beans – I used crab’s eye beans (previously soaked overnight and cooked until soft), you can use 3 x […]

NHS Apple, Rhubarb & Ginger Crumble

Dessert inspired by meals served in one of the NHS hospitals.

Crisp Custard Pies / Kruche Rożki z Budyniem

INGREDIENTS for the dough 4½ cups plain flour 1 cup golden caster sugar 150g (a little bit more than half of the bar or a little bit more than one stick) of unsalted butter 2 tsp baking powder 3 large eggs some more flour for working surface icing sugar in a shaker for the custard […]

Rice Salad with Tuna, Corn and Parsley

Quick, comforting and healthy salad recipe.

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