Thyme Pizza with Grilled Mushrooms [inspired by Funghi pizza from Lupa at Crouch End, London] INGREDIENTS for dough 445ml warm water 1½ tbs dried yeast 1½ tsp sugar 4¾ cups plain flour ½ tsp sea salt ¼ cup olive oil some more olive oil to brush baking trays for topping 400g grated Mozzarella and Mature Cheddar cheese 25 quite big […]
Healthier Coleslaw with Apples and Soured Cream Lightened up version of classic salad, perfect accompaniment for BBQs, burgers or fried chicken.
Celebration / Carnival Squash Useful info on celebration / carnival and other squashes including gem squash, spaghetti squash, butternut, marrow, zucchini and Buddha hand squash.
Fried Spinach, Mushroom and English Cheddar Pierogi – Polish Filled Dumplings Fusion cuisine – Polish pierogi with English Cheddar, spinach and button mushrooms.
Rosemary and Tabasco Roasted Apples [inspired by A Life (Time) of Cooking] INGREDIENTS 1kg firm apples such as Janagold, optionally quinces or pears (cored, cut into ½ thick slices) 3 tbs Carotino oil 1 tsp Tabasco sauce 2-3 tbs golden caster sugar 1½ tbs dried rosemary or some fresh one juice of ½ lime – optional EQUIPMENT large roasting tray […]
Cuban Bean, Lemon and Cilantro Soup [adapted from Tofu for Two] INGREDIENTS 2 medium onions (cubed) 1 whole medium garlic (crushed with a side of the knife and peeled) 2 tbs grape seed oil about 2½ litres of hot water 500g dry black turtle beans or red kidney beans (soaked overnight) 2 tbs balsamic vinegar 2 medium sweet red bell peppers […]
Hibiscus Tea or Sorrel Drink? Sorrel drink, hibiscus tea and other drinks made from the same Hibiscus sabdariffa plant.
Salmon Baked in Breadcrumbs & Parmesan Topping Delicious baked salmon topped with crunchy Parmesan and breadcrumb topping.
Simple Apple, Smoked Prune & Onion Chicken Super easy Polish chicken recipe with smoked prunes, apples and onion.
Spicy Roasted Pepper & Cauliflower Soup Healthy, low in calories roasted pepper and cauliflower soup recipe.
Bigos – Polish Hunter’s Stew (Vegetarian Version) One of the most classic Polish dishes – frugal, healthy and versatile.
Grandma Nina’s Pischinger – Traditional Polish Wafer Dessert Traditional Polish no bake dessert made out of wafters and buttery filling.