We ate baked sandwiches (zapiekanki) a lot when we were kids. We enjoyed them for lunch, dinner or as a quick appetizer my mom put together when we were expecting company. I remember snacking on them with my friends during those cool summer evenings in Poland. And eating these after playing outside for hours made …
Category Archives: Appetizers
Spanish Rice
We have been making this rice in our family for years and it’s definitely requested often as a side dish or a main meal mixed with veggies. My kids like it for lunch and I enjoy it with eggs and refried beans in the morning. My husband is known to finish any leftovers he may …
Homemade Tortilla Chips
You can make authentic, crispy, golden brown corn tortilla chips right in your kitchen in less than 10 minutes. Add a dash of garlic salt, pile them high in a bowl and dig in. Your kids will love them along with your dogs who will stare you down as you crunch-munch on ’em. So please …
Balsamic Beets (Buraczki)
Beets (buraczki) and European roots sort of go together. Growing up in Poland, we ate beets regularly and were excited when my mother made beet soup. We had a few bowls for dinner and didn’t need much food afterwards. Beet soup filled us up and we were content with eating it again the next day. …
Crockpot Sweet Potatoes
Steaming, buttery, delicious sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows, brown sugar and cinnamon made in your crockpot overnight. INGREDIENTS 4 sweet potatoes 1/4 cup water toppings of your choice: brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, marshmallows INSTRUCTIONS Place 1/4 cup of water on the bottom of the crockpot. Wrap each sweet potato in aluminum foil and place in …
Salami Roll-ups
Quick and easy appetizer that’s guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering. These salami bites are delicious and require only 3 ingredients: salami, cream cheese and Pepperoncinis. And the best part? They are a low-carb, high-fat keto-friendly snack, if eaten without the cracker. So dig in and enjoy. Guilt-free! Kids love these, too. …
Homemade Seasoned Fries (Frytki)
Freshly cut crispy potatoes sprinkled with garlic salt, paprika and fresh herbs make this a delicious and kid-favorite recipe. Homemade fries (frytki) take me back to my childhood in Poland. My mother made them often after school and I barely remember any leftovers. They were devoured every time and cooked again and again. Now as …
Garlic Herb Crackers
These buttery, garlicky, herb seasoned crackers will have you hooked. You will take one, five, seven and then you may be reaching into an empty bowl. They are addicting and you’ll see after eating just a few. They are super easy to make and go with anything. Enjoy them with cream or goat cheese, any …
5 Minute Chili Cheese Dip
Simple, quick, cheesy and yummy chili dip with a sprinkle of fresh onions makes this an awesome appetizer any time, anywhere you go. Not sure why but recently I have become a fan of dips. Maybe it’s the great cooks out there that have been sharing their appetizing dip recipes. Maybe because dips are easy …
