Pillowy Potato Pancakes
These pillowy potato pancakes are more than flavorful pancakes fried to perfection. They are a wonderful representation of families coming together to create something special.
Simple and Rich Chocolate Cake
A simple and rich chocolate cake that doesn’t need a sugary sweet icing to be delicious.
Slovakian Potato Haluski
Slovakian Potato Haluski aren’t the prettiest dumplings in the world but for what they lack in looks they make up with flavor.
Jewish Apple Coffee Cake
A dense but very delicious cake layered with cinnamon laced apples, perfect for feeding a crowd at your impromptu Kaffeeklatsch.
Meatless Mushroom Stroganoff
Made with meaty mushrooms and my tangy homemade sour cream, this is a glorious vegetarian rendition of a meat laden classic.
Country Style Egg Noodles
This isn’t your refined pasta noodle, this is a rough and ready type of egg based noodle that can be put together at a moment's notice.
Chyrstles (Chrusciki)
On the third day of cookies I slaved and baked for thee, a bunch of Polish Chrusciki.
Coconut Macaroons
On the second day of cookies I slaved and baked for thee, a few macaroons sweet and chewy as can be.
Classic Brandy Balls
A vintage Christmas classic, no cookie tray would be complete without these fudgy booze filled confections.
Classic Buttery Shortbread
My grandmother’s recipe for shortbread is very simple and straightforward. It only takes four ingredients to be able to whip up a tasty treat without breaking the bank.
Blueberry Lemon Tea Cakes
At 106 years old, it had been forgotten by time. I felt compelled to bring it back, I needed to bake Sue Potochney’s recipe. So like a deranged home baker version of Dr. Frankenstein; I went into the kitchen, put on my apron and vowed to renew this once loved Blueberry Cake recipe.
Blueberry Buckle
This family favorite is a beautifully moist cake bursting at the seams with blueberries and encased in a buttery, crunchy crumb.
Stove Rags (Lokshe)
Stove Rags or properly known as Lokshe, are potato flatbreads popular in Slovak cuisine. They are slathered with butter, rolled up and can be paired with a variety of fillings. Simple, satisfying a very delicious.
Classic Christmas Egg Nog
This eggnog is not for the faint of heart, only the bravest dare to try this uncooked version of a holiday classic.
Grammy’s Christmas Pierogi
Pierogi, simple filled dumplings boiled and covered in butter, have been a part of my life since I had one tooth in my mouth. Growing up, every Christmas Eve these plump little dumplings are boiled by the hundreds, covered in butter and served alongside of beautifully breaded flaky white fish. Even though the fish is stunning and a big part of the Christmas Eve meal the Pierogi are the stars of the show.