Five years ago I came to NY to meet the man I had met online and to whom I had been talking by phone for hours for four months . I was amazed by his voice and he soon became my friend. I told him all of my secrets, he told me the story of … Continue reading »
5 tablespoons wet tamarind 3 cups boiling water 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek 0.75 shitake mushrooms, sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 12 New Zealand Green Shell Mussels (on the half shell, … Continue reading »
2.6 lb pork loin ribs, cut into serving portions For broth: 16 oz sherry cooking wine 2 bay leaves 4 allspices berries 4 garlic cloves 1 medium onion 1 teaspoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 leak celeriac , fit size piece 1 medium carrot for glaze: 1 cup broth 1 tablespoon … Continue reading »
2 buffalo steaks (4 oz each) Marinade: 2 tablespoons dried wakame 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon sesame oil 4 tablespoons warmed sake to fry : 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil to serve: black (forbidden) rice spring onion curles Make the marinade; add buffalo steaks and toss to cat well. Cover and … Continue reading »
I’m sure that I wouldn’t like to handle, shuck or eat oysters. The only way to let my husband to enjoy them is to buy a can of smoked oysters. I remove them from a can, add 2-3 tablespoons of spring onions and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper (or and cayenne pepper). Voilà!
4 haddock fillets black pepper, cayenne pepper and salt pepper to season the fish 4 spring onions chopped 16 oz chopped spinach leaved, frozen 2 garlic cloves 1 Meyer lemon, juice and zest 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 6 oz reduced fat feta cheese, crumbled 6 oz low fat farmer cheese, crumbled … Continue reading »
10 oz ostrich ground meat (2 patties) Marinade: 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon Orange Muscat Champagne vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian herbs 1/8 teaspoon salt To serve: 1 medium onion, diced cooked wild rice Combine the butter, vinegar and seasonings. Brush the patties with approx. 1/3 of the seasoned butter. … Continue reading »
1 cup marsala wine 6 OZ unsweetened unsulfured dark sweet cherries In a jar combine the wine and cherries. Cover with lid and refrigerate for at least 1 week. For cupcakes : Recipe from :http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/recipe-details.aspx?id=4754&name=Black-Magic-Cake. Delicious cake and very easy to make. Simple and not expensive ingredients make a moist chocolate cake. Ingredients: (I have made only few changes) 1 … Continue reading »
For the sauerkraut: 2 lb sauerkraut 1 bay leaf 3-4 allspice berries 1 tablespoon butter 10 bulbs of spring onions 1/4 black pepper 1/4 sweet paprika powder 8 oz baby bella mushrooms 1 teaspoon caraway seeds water (Extra:* 2 tablespoons melted butter + 2 tablespoons maple syrup ) For the meat: 4 pork loin chops marinade: … Continue reading »
2 turkey tenderloins 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika powder 1 teaspoon mountain pepper * 220 g chevre -fresh goat cheese ( http://mycheesediary.blogspot.com/2012/02/goats-milk-cheese-chevre.html), at room temperature 1 tablespoon ground wattle seed * 1 tablespoon honey Preheat your oven to 450 F. Sprinkle the tenderloins with paprika and pepper. Bake the meat for 15 minutes or until nicely browned. Combine … Continue reading »
In the morning I was frying apple pancakes and rolling sushi at the same time. I like working like that to have more time for pleasant or more interesting activities. Cooking (except bread) or eating (except cheese) is not my passion. I just want to know what I and my husband eat. You are what … Continue reading »
My husband loves eating soft-boiled eggs ( as a matter of fact he likes every dish made from eggs) and fried potatoes. It’s a nice dish for a weekend breakfast/lunch when we can enjoy mornings together and even have breakfast in bed. September mornings are cool so it’s a pleasure to eat some comfort food in bedroom. While … Continue reading »
Everybody in Poland knows Hunter’s Stew (“bigos”) made from cabbage and meat pieces. Referring to this traditional dish I made Fisherman’s stew. Here are the ingredients: 1 lb Calamari rings and octopus chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 bunch spring onions, chopped 1 lb Shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1 lb Baby(Milk) Bok Choy, chopped 11/2 cup white cooking wine with … Continue reading »
2lb Italian plums, ripe 1/4 cup sugar (optional) All you need to make plum preserve is time. So first you have to remove pits , put plums into a heavy-duty pot and let them simmer covered for two hours or so. Don’t stir them. When plums release their juices, mush them with a potato masher. Now you can add sugar … Continue reading »
2 lb beef short ribs, rinsed and pat dried 1 teaspoon butter salt and black pepper In a large dutch oven (or heavy duty/non-stick pot) melt the butter over medium high heat and brown the ribs well on all sides. Transfer the browned ribs to a plate and season them liberally with salt and … Continue reading »
My recipe for flat breads with meat filling inspired by Pide- Turkish style flat bread topped with different ingredients. The dough was made from spelt flour leavened by whole wheat sourdough starter. Thanks to spelt flour, the dough is soft and whole wheat sourdough makes it more nutritious. Submitting toYeastspotting. Veal Filling: 1 lb ground veal (or lamb) 1 … Continue reading »
For 2-4 people: 1/2 cup Californian wild rice (dry) 18 quail eggs, hard boiled, peeled 5 tablespoons AVASE MISO (AKA+SHIRO)soybean paste plus 4 cups boiling water 1.2 OZ dried kelp slices plus 2 cups cold water 2 teaspoons dried (FUERU WAKAME) seawed Cook the rice and set a side. Put the dried kelp into cold … Continue reading »
1 lb shaved steak black pepper 3 medium eggplants*, sliced and roasted, seasoned with za’atar Before putting the eggplant slices on the grill sprinkle salt on the slices and let them sit for 45 minutes. The salt draws moisture and bitterness out of the eggplant. Then rinse the slices to remove most of the salt. For … Continue reading »
4 lamb chops (more than 2 lb) 1/4 teaspoon : grains of paradise, marjoram, Cayenne pepper and cinnamon 355 ml hard cider 1 cup water 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds (white and black) In a large non-stick pot or dutch oven brown the chops. They release their own fat so no other is … Continue reading »
Red curry paste: 1 long hot red pepper (seeds removed) 1 red ball pepper, large, cut in fourths 1 purple onion, peeled and cut in fourths 4 garlic cloves, not peeled 5 tablespoons tomato paste 3 tablespoons lemon grass, sliced 5 slices of galangal (in brine, drained) 1 tablespoon curry powder 3 tablespoon soy sauce … Continue reading »
1 lb Turbot fillets, seasoned with salt, black pepper and sweet paprika powder 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar+1/4 teaspoon dried Italian herbs juice from 1 lemon In a large skillet melt the butter and fry the fillets. Add the vinegar and lemon juice. Cook each side of the fillet for 30 seconds. Serve … Continue reading »
For two : 12 oz. baby spinach black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Stem the spinach , let cool and drain if necessary. Combine with the remaining ingredients. 1 lb New England Wild Scallops, frozen 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons Orange Muscat … Continue reading »
3 veal cutlets (4 oz each) 3 celery stalks black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt,dried Italian herbs to season the meat for glaze: 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Marsala sweet wine Wrap the seasoned cutlets around the celery stalks. Coat with a half of the glaze and broil … Continue reading »
1 lb canned crab meat (claws) 1/2 medium red pepper, chopped 1 garlic clove, pressed 3 spring onions, chopped 1 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs 1/t teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon bread crumbs 1 egg Combine all of the ingredients using a … Continue reading »
1 lb rapini ( broccoli rabe), chopped 5 oz garlic chevre topped with pistachios, crumbled black pepper, cayenne pepper and salt to taste juice from 1 lemon Bring a large pot of water to boil and blanch the chopped rapini for 3 minutes. Drain and put into a large mixing bowl. Combine with the chevre, add … Continue reading »
From the week I was dreaming about these doughnuts. On Saturday morning I went to the store to buy a doughnut pan. The weather was terrible. First it was raining then started snowing. It’s not usual to have winter in the end of October. Last year we still had Indian summer and it lasted all … Continue reading »
6 lamb arm chops dried herbs, cayenne and black pepper to season the chops 1 cup sherry cooking wine 1 medium carrot 1 medium parsley-root 1/4 medium celery root 1/2 leek (green and/or white part) 3 allspice berries 1 bay leaf 2 garlic cloves enough water to cover the meat and vegetables In a dutch … Continue reading »
1 /2 baguette (sliced, I baked whole wheat baguette – http://bochenkowo.blogspot.com/2011/11/sourdough-whole-wheat-baguette-and-epi.html ), sliced 1 lb baby bella mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon butter 3 spring onions (white and green parts separately),chopped 1/2 cup grated hard cheese ( I used Gouda-http://mycheesediary.blogspot.com/2011/11/1000-day-old-amsterdam-gouda.html ) salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to season mushrooms ketchup to serve In a large skilled melt the … Continue reading »
24 oz fresh cranberries (2 bags) 2 cups water 16 oz red pears, peeled and diced 8 tablespoons Truvia In a medium pot combine water and washed cranberries. Bring to boil . When the berries start popping as the skins split, reduce the heat to medium. Cook them for 10 minutes . If they’re softened and mush … Continue reading »
5 pork cutlets, thinly sliced black and Cayenne pepper to season the meat 1 jumbo egg 1 tablespoon reduced salt soy sauce 4 tablespoons black sesame seeds 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds Beat the egg and soy sauce. Season the cutlets and arrange in a baking dish. Pour the beaten egg over them. Top the cutlets with … Continue reading »
1 lb broccoli rabe (rapini), washed, chopped and blanched salt,black pepper, Cayenne pepper to taste juice from 1 lemon 1 garlic clove, pressed 1/2 cup Iberico cheese, grated ( http://mycheesediary.blogspot.com/2011/11/queso-manchegoiberico-spain.html) 6 oz peeled roasted chestnuts, rough chopped In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and set aside for 30 minutes.
5-6 lamb loin chops 1 teaspoon organic virgin coconut oil salt Seasonings: black and Cayenne pepper coriander seeds dried Italian herbs 5 spring onions,chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 10.6 FL OZ (314 ml) 100% pure pomegranate juice 1/2 teaspoon dried native mint ( from Australia) ,optional Salt the chops and refrigerate for at least 12 … Continue reading »
24 oz langostino tails, peeled &cooked (frozen) 4 cups water 4 tablespoons coconut cream 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 2 garlic cloves, pressed to serve: 4 cups spinach leaves 4 oz feta cheese - http://mycheesediary.blogspot.com/2011/11/israeli-goats-feta.html Defrost the langostino tails in refrigerator for 6-8 hours. Wash and drain. Bring the water to boil, reduce heat to medium and dissolve the … Continue reading »
1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil 6 spring onions, chopped 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 Italian frying pepper, sliced 2 beef steaks, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon mountain pepper* 4 bush tomato* .88 oz mixed wild dried mushrooms (porcini, shiitake, black and oyster mushrooms) 3 cups boiling water In a dutch oven melt the oil … Continue reading »
Almost every house in NY is decorated with a Christmas wreath. It is a traditional sign of upcoming holidays. I prefer placing my wreath inside than hanging it on our door or on a window. I was growing up in Poland where Christmas used to be private and home holidays and we didn’t care about outside decorations. The … Continue reading »
1 teaspoon butter 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 cup white cooking wine 2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 lb uncooked wild blue shrimps, peeled and deveined, chopped Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook about 30 seconds. Stir in the wine and chipotle peppers. … Continue reading »
4 cups water 2 celery stalks, chopped 1.2 OZ dried kelp 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 spring onions, white parts only 1 cup octopus, chopped 1/2 jalapeno pepper 1 cup calamari rings 3/4 cup Israeli couscous (regular and whole wheat) 1 bunch watercress Bring the water to boil. Add the celery stalks, kelp, garlic and … Continue reading »
2 lb lamb shoulder chops 1 tablespoon coconut oil 6-8 springs onions, chopped, white parts only Sauce: 3 tablespoon maple syrup 3 tablespoons soy sauce (reduced salt) juice from 2 Mayer lemons and 1 orange 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian dried herbs In a dutch oven melt the coconut oil and brown the chops. In the meantime … Continue reading »
1 1/4 cooked red rice 1 cup cooked meat from chicken drumsticks, ground 1 jumbo egg 2 tablespoons blue cheese http://mycheesediary.blogspot.com/2011/10/blacksticks-blue-cheese-lancashire.html 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons bread crumbs 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce additional bread crumbs for shaping In a large bowl combine the rice, egg, bread crumbs and chicken. In … Continue reading »
For the chopped steaks: 1 lb organic minced beef (85/15) 1/2 small onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon marjoram leaves To serve: 1 lb Brussels sprouts 3/4 cup dry basmati rice In a medium glass bowl, combine the ingredients listed below using knife (don’t … Continue reading »
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In Polish tradition herring dishes are always on a table during Christmas Eve dinner. I have never been a big fan of salted herrings but my husband really like eating them so I prepare it every year especially for him. I’m afraid that it’s not easy to buy salted herring fillets from a barrel if you don’t have … Continue reading »
Christmas Eve Sauerkraut and Mushrooms Stew (right) and Trout Baked with Italian pepper and cucumber in brine (left; I removed skin and bones before serving) This is my favorite Christmas dish. It’s simple but extremly flavorful.This year I bought 2 lb in a jar from Poland and 2 lb from a barrel made locally. It was … Continue reading »
served over Spinach Bread: http://bochenkowo.blogspot.com/2011/12/spinach-sourdough-flat-loaves-with.html 1 lb pork tenderloins, sliced into bite-size pieces 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 tablespoon organic virgin coconut oil 1 can (15 OZ) organic garbanzo beans, drained (10 OZ) 4 tablespoon coconut cream powder +2 cups hot water 1 teaspoon chipotle (minced) in adobo sauce Combine the meat and curry powder. in a dutch oven, melt … Continue reading »
1 lb Dover sole fillets, seasoned with salt, black pepper and sweet paprika powder 1 lb broccoli florets, steamed 1 cup cooked Israeli couscous Sauce: 3 tablespoons Crème fraîche 1 Mayer lemon 2 garlic cloves Combine the ingredients of the sauce: the crème fraîche, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic. In a large bowl mix warm broccoli and couscous. Add the sauce. Serve with … Continue reading »
4 thinly sliced beef round steaks 6 baby eggplants, cut in halves and roasted 1 medium red sweet pepper, roasted and peeled 1 medium green pepper, roasted and peeled 1 tablespoon organic virgin coconut oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled 3 spring onions, 1 cup tomato sauce 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce, minced 1 bottle … Continue reading »
I prefer staying at home on New Yer’s Eve. This is an ordinary night for me. I fall asleep quite early and mu husband wakes me up just before the midnight to rise the toast for the new year. In my opinion there’s no reason to wait for the new year, it will come anyway. … Continue reading »
To thank my husband for the last year together I decided to bake a cake in the New Year’s evening. I chose the recipe for Chocolate Cherry Clafoutis from” Hungry Again” blog (http://www.hungryagain.net/?p=1222). My husband loves eating cherries and I always have a jar of Morello Cherries from Trader Joe’s in our refrigerator. Another “must have” … Continue reading »
The day was sunny and warm and I decided that we should go outside. http://www.nywaterway.com/ERF-Home.aspx
2 lb country pork ribs (organic) Marinade: 3/4 cup apple cider 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons maple syrup zest and juice from 1 orange 2 tablespoons orange muscat champagne vinegar Combine the meat and marinade. Refrigerate for 12-24 hours. Drain and pat dry the meat. In a dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon of … Continue reading »
1 lb Dover sole fillets 1 lb French-cut green bean, frozen 1 cup cooked buckwheat groats Sauce: 16 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 2-3 garlic cloves, pressed 1 Mayer lemon, juice and zest Season the fillets to taste and broil in a baking dish. Stem the beans and arrange over the fish. Add cooked buckwheat and cover with … Continue reading »
In Polish tradition Christmas presents are given after a Christmas Eve dinner…This year Santa Claus left the present in our bedroom.
I haven’t baked a meatloaf for almost a year. I have finally decided that it should come back to our menu. I had some “golden ribs” left in the refrigerator, so I decided to incorporate them (http://przytulankaneo.wordpress.com/2012/01/06/golden-pork-ribs/) into the meatloaf. I started from cooking 1/2 cup of red rice. In the meantime I processed the leftovers: … Continue reading »
6 lamb chops, fat trimmed 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs Arrange the meat in a glass dish, pour in the balsamic vinegar and cover with the herbs both sides. Marinade in a refrigerator for up to 1 hour. In a food processor combine : 2 cups chopped strawberries 3 tablespoons maple … Continue reading »
1 lb Arctic char fillets, deboned, skin on Sauce: 2 oranges (zest and juice) 1 lemon, juice only 1 tablespoon crème fraîche Combine the lemon juice, orange juice and zest. Marinate the fish in the sauce for 2 hours in refrigerator. Cook the fillets (do not drain) in microwave and arrange them over the rice. Add the crème fraîche to the … Continue reading »
1 lb chicken tights, boneless and skinless salt and black pepper to season the meat for marinade: 2 small oranges, peeled, chopped 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs 1 teaspoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 garlic clove 2-3 spring onions, chopped In a food processor/blender combine the marinade ingredients. Put the seasoned … Continue reading »
1 lb short beef ribs 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 of each pepper ( red, green, yellow and orange) 5 spring onions 2-3 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon extra virgin coconut oil 1 teaspoon white sesame and black sesame seeds 1 tablespoon soy sauce (reduced salt) 1/ 2 teaspoon black pepper and cayenne pepper 3 cups … Continue reading »
For the mushroom and veggie filling: (can be prepared the day before and kept in refrigerator) 16 oz mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 small carrots, chopped 1/4 cup water 4 leeks (white parts only), chopped 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce, minced 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 red ball pepper, diced In a dutch oven, … Continue reading »
For the green paste: 6 spring onions, bulbs only, roughly chopped small bunch of fresh coriander, stalks and roots attached, roughly chopped 2 green chiles, de-seeded and roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 teaspoon chopped lemon grass 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder 1 lemon, juice and zest 1/2 teaspoon coriander berries, crushed 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed 1 teaspoon curry … Continue reading »
2 big bunches of chopped cilantro (green coriander) 2 chopped chilies, red, orange or green 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 Meyer lemon, zest and juice 1 garlic clove In a food processor blend all of the ingredients into paste. This chutney can be stored in an airtight, non-metallic … Continue reading »
