Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski talks about pierogis, kohlrabi slaw, and cooking filet mignon with butter. They also discuss transitioning to video episodes, utilizing summer squash, cooking gluten-free vegetarian food, and their love for pierogies.
Get creative with fillings and have fun making traditional Polish dish pierogi.
Explore creamy lactose-free options like mannees sauce and tahini for sauces and dressings.
To make fluffy scrambled eggs, add a teaspoon of water for every two eggs before whisking and add flavorings like herbs or spices.
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Pierogi Recipes and Tips
If you're looking for great pierogi recipes and resources, check out the website Kwestia Smaku which has a wide range of pierogi recipes to choose from. You can also pre-order the cookbook 'Baking at the 20th Century Cafe' by Michelle Polzien, which features a delicious pierogi recipe. Additionally, Anthony Pirozki recommends making pierogi lanyva, also known as lazy pierogies, which are unstuffed dumplings served with sugar or toasted breadcrumbs. Remember to get creative with fillings and have fun making this traditional Polish dish.
Creamy and Lactose-Free Options
For creamy lactose-free options, consider making mannees, a versatile sauce made with egg yolk, oil, and various flavorings. Tahini, made from crushed sesame seeds, can also provide a creamy texture and be used in various dishes like sauces or dressings. These options cater to creamy cravings without the need for lactose.
Perfect Scrambled Eggs
To make perfect scrambled eggs, Mindy Fox suggests adding a teaspoon of water for every two eggs before whisking. This technique creates steam as it cooks, resulting in fluffy and soft scrambled eggs. Feel free to add your choice of flavorings like herbs, garlic, or spices to enhance the taste.
Gluten-Free Vegetarian Options
To accommodate a gluten-free vegetarian diet, consider dishes like sabudana (tapioca) vada or thalipeeth, which are gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly. These Indian dishes feature ingredients like tapioca, potatoes, peanuts, and spices, providing substantial and flavorful meal options. Additionally, explore recipes using vegetables, grains, legumes, and herbs to create filling and delicious gluten-free vegetarian meals.
Polish Pierogi Insights
For Polish pierogi recipes, Anthony Pirozki recommends visiting the website Kwestia Smaku for a variety of authentic pierogi recipes. His Auntie Magda also makes pierogi at a restaurant in Montreal, serving the traditional versions, including ruske (stuffed with mashed potatoes and farmer's cheese), meat-filled, and sauerkraut-mushroom pierogi. He also mentions a dessert version filled with blueberries. Exploring these recipes and traditional fillings can help you create your own family-friendly pierogi dish.