Everyday Provisions

This jalapeño cornbread has a nice spice level and if you decide to make the honey butter it is a perfect companion to mix the sweet and spicy.  Of course, if you prefer you can leave…

Gołąbki (go-woomp-kee), which translates literally to little doves, are Polish cabbage rolls.  They are filled with a mixture of meat and rice.  Tim’s grandmother …

There are different types of kiełbasa (polish sausage), this recipe uses biała kiełbasa (white polish sausage).  Biała kiełbasa is seasoned with garlic and a touch of marjoram…

We make this Limoncello every year in late winter when Sweet Lemons are in season.  There is a lot of rest time, but the wait is worth it.  We do not like our limoncello super sweet,…

Another holiday, another holiday cookie exchange, another new cookie.  This year we created these orange cookies with cranberries & chocolate.  The orange flavor is …

This Italian hoagie dip is basically a deconstructed sandwich in a bowl.  It does make a good amount so you may want to take it to a large gathering and it works great as an appetizer…

These spiced candied almonds work well as a snack, on a salad, dessert, etc.  They can be a bit tricky to make as the syrup gets very sticky, but it makes a good amount to use over several…

This is a quick and easy tzatziki sauce that works great as a dip with pita, veggies, chips, etc…  It also is a great addition to Mediterranean dishes such as gyros or falafel.…

Time again for another holiday cookie exchange which means it is time for a new cookie.  This year we created these cinnamon whiskey oatmeal cherry cookies.  The cherries are…

Chrusciki (hrrooss-CHEE-kee) or Bow Ties are a very light and fragile Polish cookie.  Tim used to make these every Christmas with his grandmother, now he makes them every year…

Sand Tarts are super thin cookies, they can be a pain to make but are well worth it.  Tim’s grandmother used to make these around Christmas and are now made by many others …

Tim’s grandmother would make this pashka at most family gatherings.  It is a Russian Easter dessert that is traditionally served in a mold, but we serve it in a bowl as a …