Sauté onions until golden Place thighs, top down and braise Turn thighs over and sauté other side Add spices, potatoes and water and simmer 2 Tbsp oil 1 medium onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 chicken thighs 2 large potatoes halved 4 tsp of sweet paprika 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp salt 2-3 cups … Continue reading Gdańsk Chicken
Dough recipe: Filling: 5 medium potatoes 1/2 medium onion, diced 4 tbsp canola oil 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper for flavour Stuffing. 5 medium potatoes boiled then drain. Mash with no liquid added. Sauté 1/2 diced onion in canola oil. Add onion to potatoes along with 4 tblsp oil. Stir in 1/2 … Continue reading Perogies
I love the smell of borscht cooking on a cold day. My grandmother used to make it for me at lunch along with a sandwich, and it was the warmest feeling knowing she put so much work and love into a meal for me. Borscht doesn’t have to be so difficult to make, though. This … Continue reading Quick and Easy Beet Soup (Borscht)
My Bubby alwats made p'tcha (galarita) and kept it in an enamel pan in the basement fridge. I was the only grandchild who enjoyed it, but she used to make it when she knew my Uncle was coming to visit. He LOVED her meat jelly and she loved him. He was the only boy of … Continue reading Bubby’s P’tcha (Meat Jelly)
If you are lucky enough to live in a high rise when you first get married, as you walk up the stairs after going to shul (synagogue) you will invariably smell cholent on each floor. The thing I noted was no two cholents smelled the same. One smelled sweet, one smelled spicy, one smelled of … Continue reading Jewish Shabbos Cholent
Chicken soup was a staple in our house. My grandmother could make a batch in no time and the smell was amazing. It was one of those things I took for granted until one day my mother was sick and couldn't make the soup and it was left to me. I was terrified it wouldn't … Continue reading Bubby’s Old Fashioned Chicken Soup
It's almost November so time to pull out the slow cooker and get the healthy comfort food started! This one was definitely a hit in my house. The smell of peppers, tomatoes and potatoes just filled the house. The blend of flavours and textures was amazing. I can't begin to tell you how good this … Continue reading Slow Cooker Stuffed Veggies
During Passover time, it's super hard to make meat and potatoes look fancy. I forgot to post this bone marrow sheet pan meal I made using very basic ingredients. It takes no time to make and is delish! It presents well too 🥂 Package of beef marrow bones (look for ones that have lots of … Continue reading Roasted Bone Marrow Sheet Pan Dinner
It's Thanksgiving Monday in Canada, meaning it's a legal holiday for many. I've a long month of stuffing myself due to the Jewish holidays, I've been trying to keep the calories down. The problem with me is I LOVE carbs. These pan fried potatoes don't make me feel totally guilty as they are not deep … Continue reading Pan Roasted Potatoes
I'm a big fan of easy lunches. The problem is my teenager has Israeli tastebuds and satisfying that in North America is not always so easy. That's why this Israeli Salad/Hummus Wrap makes so much sense. I often make up large quantities of Israeli Salad for our Shabbos meals and put it in a container … Continue reading Easy School Lunch – Israeli Salad/Hummus Wrap
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