Latest Recipes

Baking, Desserts

Classic Coffee Cake

Cinnamon swirly, brown sugar-scented, vanilla-laced, sweet powdered-sugar-glazed coffee cakes are the best variety. This classic Sour Cream Coffee Cake is the perfect offering when paying a visit to a friend or family member. I often made this for my grandparents. The cake is a welcome addition to any dessert table.

Main, Meat

Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

I’m a huge fan of taking culinary detours to try cuisines of all regions and nationalities. We have been enjoying homemade Polish food as of late, so here is how we do Kielbasa and Sauerkraut. You may brown the kielbasa in a cast iron skillet to get an extra browned and crispy exterior. However, this dish can easily be made all in one large non-stick pan, and of course that […]

Side Dish, Vegetarian

Pierogi from Scratch

Making pierogi is a task that requires a bit of time. It is SOOOOO worth it! They are so superior to what you get in the frozen food aisle at your grocery store. We serve our pierogi with sauteed veggies and kielbasa and sauerkraut. Whatever you do, don’t forget the sour cream! You can totally make the pierogi ahead and freeze them for later use.

Appetizers, Italian, Seafood

Spicy Baked Calamari

This Spicy Baked Calamari recipe is so easy to make right at home. Calamari is often fried when enjoyed at restaurants, but this dish has a healthier vibe as the calamari and cherry peppers are baked after being tossed with Italian style bread crumbs, fresh garlic, fresh parsley and olive oil. My husband and son LOVED the dish and said the taste of calamari really shines through as opposed to […]