Life / Moving back to Poland after 20 unhappy years in Canada and USA [70]

I am glad my mother migrated here in the early 1900's. I listened to many stories of trials and tribulations during the Russian invasion. She visited once and said she was glad she left. I have had relatives visit and then later migrate here and are not sorry.Of course many things have changed since freedom from communism.

Wherever you are, may you have peace and
Wesolych Swait Bozego Narodzenia.

Food / EZ Pierogi Filling recipe needed! [7]

Pierogi Filling

A day earlier-Mash potatoes, salt & pepper to taste, while hot add a few handfuls of shredded mild cheddar cheese (more to taste), no butter needed. I make Polo- Mex filling by adding drained and dried chopped green chilis or jalapenos...smacznego!!!! or add sauteed onions in butter - do not cover till cool or it will sweat and be too soft, refrigerate over nite

Mushroom Filling

Finely chop white mushrooms fry with finely chopped onions, salt and pepper until liquid is all gone (takes a while), add a few spoons of dry bread crumbs or mashed potatoes...just to hold together - Make these smaller as the filling is quite intense but so delicious

Food / Nalesniki [23]

1 c flour
dash salt
1 tsp oil
3/4 c milk
3/4 c water
2 T sugar or splenda
2 eggs

I use almond flavoring and even put in a few tsp of ground flax seed for fiber.

mix well with whisk. Batter should be thin enough to coat a lightly Pam sprayed
6inch pan, if thickens - add more water Use about 2 T batter...I saved a coffee scoop that holds the right amount. While holding hot pan at an angle pour the batter on the top while rotating to coat the pan (still at an angle). I use medium high gas heat and lightly brown one side and then flip just for a few seconds on the back side.

Filling:

use immersion blender to mix
1 lg cottage cheese, rinsed and drained well
when rather smooth add any of the following..

sweetener to taste
orange flavoring and 1 T rind
apricot chunky jam (if jam used don't use as much sweetener)
Eat as is or put in pan and bake till warm, I pour a little orange juice over

Make ice cream rolls - freeze individually, put on plate and streak plate and roll with chocolate syrup, with a dab of whipped cream....looks elegant and always ready for drop in company