AFC Stuffin’ Muffins

AFC STUFFIN’ MUFFINS  Individual servings of creamy Stuffin’ Muffins. Dry rye bread, cabbage saute, savory cider broth processed with instant mashed potatoes into a batter. Baked with brown sugar and margarine bottom glaze and topped with smoky Candied Walnuts. Exquisite! Makes 12 Dry bread: 14 lg. deli-size slices rye bread (I used Beefsteak brand) – ContinueContinue reading “AFC Stuffin’ Muffins”

SMOKY LAZY PIEROGI

SMOKY LAZY PIEROGI Lazy, crazy good! Not your tradtional lazy pierogi – sauteed onion, pepper and mushroom plus spinach, in addition to the traditional sauerkraut, take this lazy dish over the top! Then tick it up one more time with McCormick’s Bac’n Pieces and I’m no longer in hog heaven – I’m in animal-free culinaryContinueContinue reading “SMOKY LAZY PIEROGI”

TOMATO SAFFRON SAUCE OVER PIEROGI

TOMATO SAFFRON SAUCE OVER PIEROGI with green chilies, coconut milk, cilantro, garlic and coriander. Ladled over cooked potato and onion pierogi! Topped with fresh cilantro garnish and a wedge of fresh lemon! Makes approx. 6 cups sauce Sauce: 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes (I used RED GOLD brand) 4.25 oz. can CHI-CHI’s Diced Green ChiliesContinueContinue reading “TOMATO SAFFRON SAUCE OVER PIEROGI”

FRENCH RIVIERA PIEROGI

FRENCH RIVIERA PIEROGI Named for the superior sauce and the superior pierogi! Big flavor, melt in your mouth elegance! Serves 2-4  (12 pierogies with sauce) 12 froz. potato and onion pierogies by Supreme Pierogi – JJ Wilk Cook pierogies in salted, boiling water till tender. Drain in colander. As pierogies cook, make sauce: In largeContinueContinue reading “FRENCH RIVIERA PIEROGI”

PIEROGI AND POTATO FRY

PIEROGI POTATO FRY What to do with leftover baked potatoes? A simple Sunday morning breakfast dish that will delight your significant other. Fried pierogi and baked potato in a simple mustard sauce. Garnish with chopped kosher dill pickle to take it through the roof! Why not serve it with a glass of champagne and orangeContinueContinue reading “PIEROGI AND POTATO FRY”

MEATLESS GOLUMPKI (stuffed cabbage) – GOAT

MEATLESS GOLUMPKI (stuffed cabbage) Sweet, tender steamed cabbage leaves stuffed with white and brown rice mixed with a saute of peppers, celery, onion, sun-dried tomatoes and walnuts. Seasoned with garlic, basil and mint. And topped with a tomato barbecue sauce! Makes 14 cabbage rolls Preheat oven to 375 degrees Rice: 3 c. water 1 t. saltContinueContinue reading “MEATLESS GOLUMPKI (stuffed cabbage) – GOAT”

POTATO PIEROGI BENEDICT – GOAT

 POTATO PIEROGI BENEDICT – GOAT The potato pierogi acts like the egg in this special version of ‘eggs’ Benedict. English muffin layered with roasted pepper, creamy fresh steamed spinach, potato pierogi and lemon tarragon Egg-Free Hollandaise sauce!  Serves 4 Egg-Free Hollandaise Sauce: Makes a little more than 1 cup 1/2 c. soy cream cheese (IContinueContinue reading “POTATO PIEROGI BENEDICT – GOAT”

HOMEMADE SAUERKRAUT PIEROGIS

HOME MADE SAUERKRAUT PIEROGIS Sauteed sauerkraut, sweet onion and garlic stuffed into pockets of hand-rolled dough. Boiled till tender, then pan-fried till golden and puffed. Delicate! One of my favorite all-time foods! Makes 24 1 c. flour (Pillsbury’s Best All-Purpose Flour works best for homemade pierogi dough) 1/2 t. salt 1/3 c. cold water 1/2ContinueContinue reading “HOMEMADE SAUERKRAUT PIEROGIS”

CRAZY PIEROGI CRACKER

CRAZY PIEROGI CRACKER A blend of sauerkraut, soy cream cheese, mustard, garlic, paprika. Served cold on crackers with assorted toppers: chopped Kalamata olive, chopped cucumber, chopped tomato and chopped dill pickle! Makes about 3 cups spread 8 oz. soy cream cheese, plain, at room temperature 2 T. ketchup 2 T. prepared yellow mustard 1 t.ContinueContinue reading “CRAZY PIEROGI CRACKER”

SHARON’S BOILED DINNER

SHARON’S BOILED DINNER Collard greens, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and whole yellow onions hard-boiled till tender-soft. Simmered in a mustard, dill, brown sugar broth! Refreshing and familiar! Makes 25 cups  1 bunch fresh collard greens, washed; remove soiled leaves and tips; remove hard stem running through center of each leaf, by cutting around it and discarding; cutContinueContinue reading “SHARON’S BOILED DINNER”