These eggs are courtesy of Marek, a Polish friend of mine from work. He brought in 3 samples for me to try; I brought them home for the “real” taste test and we were fighting over them! That makes it a keeper in my house. Quite different from American deviled eggs because you keep the [...]

I was born and raised in the Northeast and did not grow up with this delicious dish. I discovered it later in life and have been enjoying it all cold-weather season. This pairs well with soft bread on the side or even homemade cornbread.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 lb. smoked sausage
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 [...]

Another recipe to share from my Polish friends Marta & Marek. These are really good but they do take time to prepare. It goes faster with 2 people; 1 to roll and 1 to stuff. Make sure you cook plenty because you’ll just keep popping them in your mouth! Delicious!
8 cups flour
4 eggs
8 oz. [...]

You may never use another rub again, it’s that good.
2 Tbsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. brown sugar (dark brown is better)
1/2 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
1-2 Tbsp. extra virgin or regular olive oil
Take out the meat you will be using and place in a pan. Combine all [...]

Very comforting nursery food.  When I wanna curl up on the couch and pamper myself, this is what I eat while watching a romantic comedy or (gasp!) a horror flick!
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1 tsp. kosher salt
Place rice in a sieve to rinse under cold water then let drain. Place the drained rice, 6 [...]

Strange name but delicious little treats. Basically, it’s homemade cheese simmered in sugar water then cooled. This is an Indian recipe that came from friends of mine from Upstate New York. It’s simple, different, and tasty. Plan on making these a day ahead; they need setting time.
3 pints milk
3-4 Tbsp. lemon juice - [...]

This is an easy, quicker method because you use canned cranberries. Serve this anytime of year with any kind of roasted meat.
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 can jelled or whole cranberries
2 peeled, chopped pears
Juice from 1 lemon
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
In a medium pot on high heat bring water & sugar to a boil then [...]

In elementary school I had a classmate whose mother would send her with pickled eggplant for lunch. To an 11-year old they looked kinda gross at first but then I tasted them. They were so exotic and tart, I was in awe; we never had this kind of stuff at our house! Though I never [...]

No British cook am I, however I had to try, then of course tweak a bubble & squeak recipe I stumbled upon. Odd, but good. Personally, serving with good old American waffles on the side is divine. Try it and see.
About 6 potatoes, peeled & cut into chunks
1 pound Kielbasa chopped into coins (I used [...]

A truly great Sunday morning or weeknight meal. Have some good, thick toast, obviously the bacon, or perhaps heat up Banquet brand sausage, or Jimmy Dean sausage - improvise and eat up! My mother likes fried bologna - whatever you like. This recipe is very forgiving and very versatile. Throw in the leftovers in your [...]