Knoxville rice bowl

This is a recreation of a bowl I ordered in the summer of 2019 at the Sunspot restaurant in Knoxville. The dressing makes it all come together. A solid weeknight option.

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Stuffed cabbage rolls

These require some effort but are delicious. Cooking 16 rolss means using 2 big pots at the same time. You can use either ground turkey, which had a milder texture when cooked, or pork, which is more flavorful.

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Butternut squash minestrone

This is based on one of Jamie Oliver's recipes. It's a nice, filling soup that can serve as a standalone meal, especially if eaten with a piece of bread.

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Polish veggie salad

This is a classic that makes its way into countless Polish celebrations, from house parties to New Year's Eves to Easter breakfasts. This recipe uses homemade mayo, which is less vinegar-like in taste than store-bought versions.

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Turkey meatballs in a tomato sauce

A relatively quick and easy recipe which pleases both kids and adults. Great with pasta (warm) or on bread (cold meatballs). The leftover sauce can be smeared on a toasted bread slice, covered with some grated cheese, and broiled for 2-3 minutes in the oven. It's really 3 dishes in one!

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Polish pickle soup

This this soup, you absolutely need to use sour pickles (i.e., pickles from a salt brine). It tastes divine with some rolls.

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Baked beans with carrots

This recipe is a result of attempting to make a "Carrot and Cannellini Bean Sheet-Pan Dinner," mistakenly opening a can of garbanzo beans, and having some zucchinis lying around.

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Polish Poznań rolls

This recipe attempts to recreate Polish Poznań rolls, a type of a roll that can be found in any Polish bakery.

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Recipe name

Bigos is a traditional Polish dish, cooked in particular for Christmas (to be eaten on the First and Second Christmas Day, as Christmas Eve fare is meatless). It's a fantastic dish especially during the colder time of the year.

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Sauerkraut with porcini mushrooms

This vegan sauerkraut with mushrooms can be used as a dish on its own (for example over boiled potatoes or with a piece of bread), or as a starting point for Polish bigos which adds meat. Therefore, this is essentially a vegan bigos.

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Melon gazpacho with shrimp

We enjoyed this on a warm night. It's fresh, flavorful, and filling.

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Vegan Greek orzo with tofu feta

Very fresh tasting and delicious! The toasted cashews and lemon zest really shine.

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Black bean and avocado salad with quinoa

A perfect salad for lunch. You can prepare most of the ingredients ahead of time and quickly put the salad together in the morning before work.

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