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Baked Sundried Tomato & Apple Chicken

INGREDIENTS chicken pieces for 4 people (8 pieces of leg or 4 breasts) 2 onions (cut into wedges) 1 tsp dried oregano sea salt to taste black peppercorns 10 sundried tomatoes from oil (chopped) handful black olives (pitted, whole) 3 tbs oil from sundried tomatoes or some olive oil 2 small apples (cut into wedges) […]

Curry Ramen Noodles with Turkey, Carrots & Beans

[inspired by Katka & David] INGREDIENTS 300g fine egg noodles, ramen noodles or any other noodles 400g carrots – 4 medium ones (diced) 100g parsnip – 1 small one – optional (diced finely) 400g flat beans, dwarf beans or other green beans (sliced) 450-500g turkey breast (diced) 1 onion (diced) 2 tbs olive or Carotino […]

Simple Tomato Soup

INGREDIENTS 2½ litres of boiling water 700-800g of quality tomato puree (two cup size tins) 2 onions (chopped coarsely) 4 carrots (sliced coarsely) 1 parsnip (sliced coarsely) 4 tbs olive oil – optional 1 cup of double cream ½ cup fresh or frozen dill (chopped) sea salt – to taste black peppercorns EQUIPMENT large pot […]

Blackcurrant & Apple Pie

INGREDIENTS for the filling 1½ kg apples, crunchy and not too sweet apples would be the best (peeled, cored, cubed) 6 tbs blackcurrant jam (I used my mom’s homemade marmalade) 2 tbs vanilla sugar for sweet short crust pastry 2½ cup plain white flour 200g unsalted butter (cold, chopped) ½ cup golden caster sugar 2-3 […]

Salad with Black Eye Beans, Roasted Peppers, Potatoes, Avocados, Feta and Coriander

INGREDIENTS 750g salad potatoes 250g dried black eyed beans enough water to cover the beans 1 tbs garlic powder sea salt (I used Maldon sea salt flakes) 2 medium avocados – about 350g (ripe, peeled and cubed, I used haas / hass avocados) 2-3 red bell peppers (roasted, cubed) 25g butter or some olive oil […]

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Tomato & Thyme Noodle Soup with Fried Boiled Eggs

Quick tomato noodle soup with hard boiled and then fried eggs.

Roasted Turkey Breast with Rosemary, Thyme & Sage

Super easy and delicious boneless turkey recipe for Christmas.

Quick & Easy Cookie Houses

Super easy to assemble, no bake cookie houses to make with children during winter holidays.

Savoury Biscuits with Rosemary, Thyme & Sage

Edible Christmas gift idea – tin of home-made savoury cookies.

Polish Sour Cabbage & Mushroom Croquettes – Krokiety z Kapustą i Grzybami

Pancakes Polish way filled with sour cabbage and mushrooms, dipped in egg and breadcrumbs and refried on butter.

Handmade Holiday Cards That Even Four Year Old Can Make

Quick and easy winter holidays cards that kids can make.

Mixed Leaf, Feta & Pomegranate Salad

INGREDIENTS 100-150g mixed leaves (arugula/rocket/rucola, water cress & spinach) 100g feta or salad cheese (cubed) seeds of 1 small pomegranate extra virgin olive oil black peppercorns METHOD Share leaves to the plates, top with feta and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Season to your liking with olive oil and freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately. Mae 4 […]

Pomegranates

Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini with Red Onions, Mushrooms, Beans and Hint of Nutmeg

Mom’s Cranberry & Pear Sauce

Delicious, homemade cranberry and pear sauce.

30 Minute Cream of Carrots & Red Lentils with Pea Puffs

Brussels Sprout, Carrot and Pasta Salad in Creamy Coconut Curry Sauce

Very flavoursome salad of pasta, Brussels sprouts in creamy coconut curry sauce.

Warm Brussels Sprout, Carrot, Pasta and Smoked Mackerel Salad

Quick pasta salad with Brussel sprouts and mackerel.

30 Minute Yellow Lentil & Roasted Pepper Soup

INGREDIENTS 500g dry yellow or red split lentils (soaked for 10 minutes and rinsed) 2500 ml boiling water or a little bit more 4 vegetable or chicken cubes (10g each) 3-4 red bell peppers 1 tbs garlic granules or few garlic cloves 1 tbs dried oregano smoked bacon slices or chopped kabanosy (Polish slim dry […]

Curried Bean, Carrot & Coriander Soup

3 Minute Microwave Chocolate Cupcake

Quick and easy microwave cupcake recipe – ready in only 3 minutes!

Blue Cheese & Curry Powder Dips for Veggies

Quick and easy party dips for raw vegetables.

Healthier Sundried Tomatoes

Spring Jacket Potatoes with Avocado, Pepper and Mustard Cress

INGREDIENTS 2kg potatoes 300g hard cottage cheese / white curd cheese (mashed with fork) 1 cup natural yogurt container of salad / mustard cress / 2 handfuls (chopped) 1 small red onion (chopped finely) handful of fresh basil leaves (chopped) black peppercorns sea salt 1 large or 3 small ripe avocados – about 500g (peeled […]

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