Hot weather, hot stove – but I was cooking. Why – you might ask – in this kind of weather?
Eat
Pork chops with apples and onions – Almával és hagymával sült sertésszelet
The inspiration for this recipe comes from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything: The Basics.
Summer vacation, Day 26 – Nyári vakáció, 26. nap
Once again, a slow and relaxing day with not too much happenings.
Simple applesauce – Egyszerű almaszósz
Growing up in the former Czechoslovakia, I used to eat apples, apple compote, and pastries filled with apples, but never applesauce. Applesauce (or apple puree) was reserved for babies.
The very best oatmeal – A legjobb zabkása
Rich in fiber, low in calories. A healthy oatmeal is always a great choice for breakfast. Make a double batch of it and you can reheat it on those busy mornings.
Cauliflower soup – Karfiolleves
This is the first recipe I tried from A Cook’s Book, Nigel Slater’s new cookbook, published in October of 2021, which has over 200 recipes. It was a Christmas present from my husband, ordered from England, so that I can have the measurements in metric.
Potato wedges baked in oven – Sütőben sült burgonyahasábok
A like to prepare potatoes and sweet potatoes in a quick and easy way: roasting them in the oven. The only thing they need is some olive oil and flaky salt. Delicious!
Baked eggs with spinach, cream, and cheese – Tálban sült tojás spenóttal, tejszínnel és sajttal
We love eggs for breakfast. Most of the time it’s classic scrambled eggs or hard- or soft boiled eggs, but sometimes I prepare them in the oven.
My food moments in 2021 – Ételek, pillanatok 2021-ben
Haricots verts and white bean salad with shallot vinaigrette – Zöldbab és fehérbab saláta mogyoróhagymás öntettel
This wonderful two-bean salad recipe comes from David Tanis, author and chef, columnist of The New York Times. The creamy white beans and crunchy green beans make an interesting and delicious mix.
Chicken livers with onions – Hagymás csirkemáj
Full of flavors and rich in protein. Quick and easy to make. Needs only five ingredients. Give it a try!
St. Kitts stew – St. Kitts-i krumpligulyás
Written by my husband, Steve: From 1987 to 1989, I was a Peace Corps Volunteer on the Eastern Caribbean island of St. Kitts. In that role, you can expect to be exposed to new life experiences, stressors, and anxieties on an almost daily basis.