Pork liver with mushrooms and onion is a meat dish that you can prepare in less than 30 minutes. It tastes delicious served with bread for breakfast or served for dinner with creamy mashed potatoes. The preparation of fried pork liver should start by cleaning, peeling and cutting the vegetables, drying them with a paper…
Brussels sprouts are a vegetable loved by some and not so much by others. I suspect that those who are not its big fans must have tried it inappropriately prepared at some point and hence their aversion to this very healthy vegetable. There are several ways to prepare brussels sprouts, the most popular of which…
A simple caramelized onion dip that is always a real hit when served at parties. It might seem that onion dip is not something that can impress with its taste, but nothing could be further from the truth. Onion fried in butter with thyme and apple cider acquire a sweet and distinctive flavour. After cooling…
The taste of this vegan stew will surely surprise you, because it is slightly spicy and herbal. In addition, this simple stew is extremely filling. The basis of this stew is green lentil, rich in protein and fibber, and after cooking it has a soft and loose consistency. In addition to lentils, you will also…
Fondant potatoes is a dish originating from France. It is a dish in which the potatoes, after peeling, are cut into cylinders, the ends are cut off, then the upright-standing potatoes are browned in butter. The pan-baked potatoes are transferred to a baking dish, broth is added and the whole thing is baked until the…
Creamy, delicate and aromatic zucchini and tomato risotto is a vegetarian dish that delights with its taste. This dish, despite its simplicity and the fact that it is based on vegetables only, is perfect for dinner. I start preparing the zucchini and tomato risotto by baking cocktail tomatoes with herbs and olive oil. I bake…
Mushrooms with garlic and thyme is a vegetarian dish that works well as a side dish and a snack. It is a simple dish, because it is made from a few ingredients only, and its preparation does not require any particular skills. The main ingredients of this dish are mushrooms, fried with thyme and olive…
Creole seasoning is a combination of dried ground paprika with herbs, salt and pepper. Popular herbs that can be found in this seasoning is thyme, oregano and basil, but you can also opt for rosemary and bay leaves. This spice has a delicate flavour, is aromatic and herbal. Creole seasoning is a great addition to…
Chutney is a type of spread that can be prepared both from fruits and vegetables. The main ingredient of chutneys are often apples, peach, apricot, rhubarb, pineapple, onion, zucchini or even tomatoes. Sugar, ginger, mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, herbs or chili peppers are used as additives. What additives are in the chutney largely depends on…
Turkey pâté with apricot is a meat dish that works great as a cold snack, breakfast and supper meal. The basis of this pate is turkey meat, in my case a leg, which I combined with dried apricots, eggs, a roll and spices. In order for the pâté to be creamy, I pressed the meat,…
White sausage baked with onion, apple and beer is a dish that works well when served for dinner. After baking, the sausage is juicy inside with a delicate aftertaste of apples, beer and thyme. The sausage skin is slightly browned and crispy. I use raw sausage. I do not scald it or precook it before…
Potato gratin is a popular French dish prepared with potatoes, cheese and cream. Before baking, the potatoes should be peeled and cut into thin slices, which can be optionally pre-cooked before being placed in a heat-resistant dish. A characteristic feature of gratin is that on its top layer a crunchy shell is formed. Such a…