Potato pancakes with meat - it's a traditional Lithuanian cuisine dish. There it is called "Žemaičių" pancakes. It's potato pancake stuffed with minced meat, boiled meat or other fillings (you can choose by your taste!).This recipe for pancakes is ve...
Sauerkraut soup is truelly one of the most common dishes in Lithuanian kitchen. This time I posted a sauerkraut soup recipe, which I usually use when making this tasty soup. I want to mention, that the tastiest sauerkraut soup is when you don’t use t...
A traditional Christmas time treat in many homes is lasineciai - very tasty Lithuanian Bacon Buns.A lot of cooks enjoy making these year 'round, not just during the Christmas period because they are a family favorite. During the Christmas season, the...
This is a traditional recipe for Lithuanian savory potato pudding, perfectly known as kugelis or bulviu plokstainis (literally "flat potato"), produces a dense, heavy casserole that is considered one of the national dishes of Lithuania.This potato pu...
Chicken liver pâté is a luxurious and time-honored French delicacy that balances richness with elegance. This version, inspired by the renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, combines velvety chicken livers with fragrant aromatics, creamy butter, and a splash o...
Beef and vegetable chao (Chinese) or stir-fry is a quick, healthy and delicious dish for the whole family. My own children absolutely love this meat dish made at home. Homemade stir-fry is infinitely more delicious than restaurant stir-fry. The home-...
This time, a very easy and quick chicken dish for all of you - Italian fried chicken with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. It's really easy to make, so lunch or dinner will be on your table in no time. My family and I make this dish quite often...
Mashed potato dumplings are a beloved comfort food with deep roots in many Central and Eastern European cuisines. Known for their soft, pillowy texture and rich, savory flavor, these dumplings provide the ultimate feeling of homemade satisfaction. Wh...
Originating from the beautiful island of Mallorca in Spain, Majorcan Cabbage Soup—also known as Sopa Mallorquina—is a rustic, wholesome dish deeply rooted in Mediterranean culinary traditions. This hearty soup blurs the line between a soup and a stew...
Milk soup with star pasta is a nostalgic and comforting dish that holds a special place in many childhood memories, especially in Eastern European and Baltic countries. Traditionally served as a simple yet satisfying breakfast or light dinner, this s...
Traditional Lithuanian dumplings, known as koldūnai, are a beloved comfort food deeply rooted in Baltic culinary heritage. These small, handmade dumplings are typically filled with seasoned ground pork and wrapped in soft, tender dough. Served with s...
An Indian-inspired stew with chickpeas and coconut milk that's perfect for dinner every day! This is another wonderful dish from the kitchen cupboards, as it is based on chickpeas, tinned tomatoes and one packet of medium-fat coconut milk.If you want...
This colourful and summery salad has never left anyone indifferent! The Spanish Rustic Salad with potatoes, eggs and peppers is one of the classic salads in Spain. This salad is of course very tasty (I wouldn't even make it myself, and I wouldn't sug...
If you've watched any Turkish TV series, you've probably noticed that Turkish food culture is very important and often emphasised. Tea drinks from very cute glasses, various cheeses, olives and, of course, never without various Turkish baked goods. I...
Okroshka is a cold white soup made from kefir, which is very common in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and other Slavic countries, and which resembles a kind of cold borsch. Cold soup with fresh greens and bread gira or kefir is a fantastic refreshment on a...
Thai red curry with chicken is probably one of my favourite quick meals, enough for my husband and I for 2 days, or else it's a dish that can feed a gathering of friends. Most of my friends have already tasted this wonderful dish (and more than once)...
I am a big fan of horseradish as a condiment. Not only does it add flavor to various dishes like sausages, ham, potatoes, and sandwiches, but it also acts as a sinus decongestant. I always have a jar of it on hand, especially during the winter months...
Kaszanka is a traditional Polish dish made from pork meat, organ meat, barley or buckwheat, and pig's blood. The sausage is known by different names such as kasha-nkah, kiszka, and krupniok. It is usually stuffed into small or large intestine casings...
Growing up, Sunday was always marked by a special meal in my home - chicken soup with homemade dumplings. No matter what, this was a staple on the menu every week. The first course was always chicken noodle soup, followed by a second course of chicke...
I absolutely love homemade sauces and salsas. No matter what kind of sauce or salsa it is, any made at home just can’t be compared to any bought from the store. These are just two incomparable things. If I make tacos, enchiladas or other similar Mexi...
