Golumpki

 

Cabbage is a staple of Polish and Irish dishes. I had some leftover from my version of Colcannon potatoes so I decided to try an authentic Polish dish called Golumpki. Golumpki is basically stuffed cabbage or a cabbage roll. It’s full of meat and cooks up nicely in the oven. Obviously, this may differ from your Babcia’s recipe but it’s the one I found that’s easy to make and still pretty authentic. I used my go-to marinara for this (see here) but if you have a favorite sauce, feel free to use that. Continue reading “Golumpki”

Apple Stuffing with Bacon and Caramelized Onions

Now I know that February isn’t really the time to be discussing Thanksgiving but…..homemade stuffing is pretty awesome and if you are somebody who likes planning ahead, then this recipe for Apple Stuffing with Bacon and Caramelized Onions is perfect to try now and have picture perfect ready by November! This dish is the perfect mix of sweet and savory.

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Cheddar Beef Pasta Bake

If you love a hearty meat sauce, then you will love this Cheddar Beef Pasta Bake. It’s got a delicious flavor and will fill you up on a cold winter day. I use my own homemade sauce (see here) but you can use a jar of your favorite brand.

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Lumpia

Happy New Year! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. Starting 2019 with something new. Saw this recipe for pork and vegetables lumpia and wanted to try it out for the longest time so I finally found the time to do it. Absolutely love them! The crispy crunch of the outside goes perfectly with the flavorful filling and gives you that satisfying, hit the spot feeling you love after a good dish. They were such a hit that my picky eater child raved and said he wanted more!

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Balsamic Maple Pork Chops

Who doesn’t love a good pork sauce? These Balsamic Maple Pork Chops are just what you need! The beauty of this sauce is that it perfectly complements the pork and you can cook down any leftover and use it as a delicious dipping sauce to make the pork even more incredible. The balsamic vinegar gives this sauce a great flavor that isn’t too overly sweet. You are sure to love it.  Continue reading “Balsamic Maple Pork Chops”