I have several foods that immediately bring to mind warm thoughts and memories of daily supper with all the family members gathered around the chrome […]
Eastern European
Kartoflane Kluski (Polish Potato Drop Dumplings)
This recipe for Polish potato drop dumplings (kartoflane kluski) uses raw, grated potatoes instead of mashed potatoes like Polish Kopytka does. These dumplings are something […]
Old-fashioned Lithuanian Cracker Filling
Known in the Coal Region as “Lithuanian Cracker Filling” (“stuffing” in many parts, but more often than not “filling” to a coal cracker/Dutchie!). This recipe […]
Polish Florentine Cookies (Florentynki)
Although a European classic and found in Italian and French cuisines, these Florentine Cookies found their way into a Polish Cookbook as “Florentynki” and have […]
Nalesniki (Polish Crepes)
Eastern European and European roots run deep in the Anthracite region and these treats found their way into many Coal Region kitchens. Polish nalesniki are crepe-like […]
Creamed Cucumber Salad
This cucumber salad is very simple, but delicious. It can be found as a side dish on the menu at some diners and restaurants in […]