These diamond-shaped Polish dumplings or “little hooves” made of mashed potatoes are the perfect replacement for rice, pasta, or bread. They go perfectly with some meaty dishes or even with some tasty golabki. Kopytka, literally “little hooves”, are one of the most traditional Polish dumplings – in a way they’re similar to Italian gnocchi, some …
For Poles, Golabki needs no introduction. It’s always on Polish tables (especially at Christmas) regardless of which part of the country you’re coming from, and the recipe is always pretty much the same even if they’re being called golumpki quite often. It turns out that in the US Polish cabbage rolls are dominated by the …
A quintessentially British dish, Shepherd’s pie is made with ground lamb and seasonal veggies topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Flavorful and easy to bake at home! Did you know that what’s called Shepherd’s pie in America, is actually called a cottage pie in the UK and Ireland? This casserole-style dish of ground beef covered with …
A famous Latin American dish, the Mexican Picadillo is spicy and the perfect hurried weeknight meal! What is Picadillo? Picadillo is a popular dish made of ground meat that is eaten all over Latin America. Minced beef is the most commonly used version of meat, but pork or lamb can also be used. The basis …
The vegetarian paella is loaded with veggies and flavored with safran, paprika, and spices. Make this crowd-pleasing Spanish dish for large family dinners! The popular Spanish paella may have been brought to the Iberian Peninsula by the Moors in the 10th century. Traditionally made in a shallow frying pan, this Valencian dish is a national …
This vegetarian version of the Beef Stroganoff is made with mushrooms and fettucini noodles. Hearty, savory, and comforting, the whole family will love this dish! Who Invented the Mushroom Stroganov? No one really knows the answer to this question. Mushroom Stroganoff, Mushroom Strogonoff, or Mushroom Stroganov started off as a vegetarian variant of the Beef …
Homemade Mexican chorizo is so easy to make and tastes even better than from the store. Grab some ground pork and some spices and you’ve got a delicious meat ready to use in many dishes! What is Chorizo? Chorizo is a sausage made of ground or minced pork meat and spices that can be sold …
Synonymous with Utah (where I actually live!), these cheesy funeral potatoes topped with crunchy cornflakes are a truly comforting dish. Make this ultimate comfort food at home that your kids will love! This cheesy potatoes dish is so comforting and heartwarming. No wonder it’s served at funerals too. A popular side dish at the funeral …
Bigos is a rich stew that’s sometimes translated into ‘hunter’s stew’ is made with various types of chopped meats, sauerkraut and shredded fresh cabbage. The recipe generally changes from house to house but it’s very hearty and sometimes describes as the Polish version of chili, but it takes 3-4 days to make the REAL Polish …
Fasolka po bretonsku means Breton Beans. But, it’s basically beans with meat, bacon or sausage in tomato sauce. It’s an extremely popular dish in Polish cuisine. Most sources will tell you that the name “Breton” has nothing to do with France. But, it actually does. The term a la bretonne or ‘in Breton’ in French …