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Continue reading →: Fresh Garden Salad with Lemon & Apple Cider Vinegar DressingThis simple garden salad is one of those recipes I make when I want something fresh, crunchy and easy to put together. It is packed with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, fresh cucumber and plenty of chives, then tossed with a homemade dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh…
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Continue reading →: Polish Spinach Soup – Thick & Hearty Homemade SoupThis Polish spinach soup is one of those simple homemade soups that is thick, hearty and surprisingly filling. It is made with spinach, potatoes and root vegetables, then finished with garlic, eggs and a simple butter-flour roux. I usually make it in two versions: with chicken or without meat. Both…
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Continue reading →: Polish Pickle Soup (Zupa Ogórkowa)Creamy Polish Dill Pickle Soup – With or Without Chicken If you love pickles, you have to try this Polish Pickle Soup, or Zupa Ogórkowa. 🥒 This is one of those comforting homemade soups that is simple, hearty and full of flavor. The main ingredient is grated Polish-style fermented cucumbers,…
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Continue reading →: Polish Pancakes (Naleśniki) – My Family RecipeThin, Light & Perfect with Any Filling These Polish pancakes, called naleśniki, have been part of my kitchen for most of my life. I have been making them since I was 10 years old. My mom taught me this recipe, and it is one of those simple recipes that I…
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Continue reading →: Polish W-Z Cake (Wuzetka)Chocolate Sponge Cake with Plum Jam, Whipped Cream & Chocolate Glaze If you love chocolate cake, whipped cream and a little fruity tang, this classic Polish W-Z Cake, also known as Wuzetka, is one you have to try. It consists of a light cocoa sponge cake, a layer of slightly…
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Continue reading →: Sweet & Tangy Cucumber Slices with SplendaCrisp Homemade Sweet Pickle Slices Without Regular Sugar If you have a lot of cucumbers from your garden, these Sweet & Tangy Cucumber Slices with Splenda are a delicious way to preserve them. They are crisp, pleasantly tangy, lightly sweet, and packed with flavor from mustard seeds, celery seeds, whole…
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Continue reading →: Healthy Polish Leczo with ChickenA Light One-Pot Polish Vegetable Stew If you love traditional Polish leczo but want a lighter version, this recipe is for you. Unlike many classic recipes, this Healthy Polish Leczo with Chicken is made without frying and without any added oil. Everything cooks together in one pot, allowing the vegetables…
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Continue reading →: Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls – GołąbkiTraditional Polish Cabbage Rolls with Meat and Rice Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, known as Gołąbki, are one of those classic Polish comfort foods that instantly remind me of home. Tender cabbage leaves are filled with a simple mixture of rice, ground meat, and golden fried onions, then slowly cooked until…
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Continue reading →: Easy Blueberry Crumble CakeSoft, Fluffy & Loaded with Fresh Blueberries There’s something about a simple homemade fruit cake that makes it disappear suspiciously fast. 😄 This Easy Blueberry Crumble Cake combines a soft, fluffy cake with plenty of juicy blueberries and a buttery, crisp crumble topping. The batter is made with simple everyday…
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Continue reading →: Easy Plum Crumble Cake with Fresh PlumsSoft, Fluffy & Topped with a Buttery Golden Crumble If you have a bowl of ripe plums waiting on the counter, this Easy Plum Crumble Cake with Fresh Plums is the perfect way to use them. The cake is incredibly soft, fluffy, and moist, topped with juicy baked plums and…
Hello,
Welcome to Mom Reduces Stress! 💛
Life gets busy, dishes pile up, and somehow everyone is hungry at the same time. That’s where I come in!
Here you’ll find simple, homemade recipes made for real life—no fancy techniques, no endless ingredient lists, just delicious food that brings a little more joy and a little less stress to your kitchen.
Because cooking should reduce stress, not create it.
Now grab your apron (or don’t—we’re not judging 😉), and let’s make something delicious together!
