How to cook perfect sticky rice

The most important recipes in Korean cuisine – sticky rice. There is almost no meal in Korea that doesn’t involve bowl of rice. It is so easy!

Meat shashlik (Shish kebab)

Meat shashlik – this is the most popular grill dish in the east. Check out the proven recipe for a super fast and easy meat shashlik today!

White creamy asparagus and carrot soup

We are here to present our amazing asparagus soup. It is creamy and sweet. So come check out our white creamy asparagus and carrot soup.

Ham, cheese and figs skewers

Are you looking for an alternative to classic barbecue kebabs? We have an interesting recipe for you. Figs, ham and halloumi cheese skewers.

Grilled aubergine and courgette with mozzarella cheese

So the barbecue season is officially on. We will start this series with some grilled aubergine and courgette.Come and check out our recipe!

EASY BEET TART WITH FETA AND HONEY MUSTARD

You want to impress your friends with the easy to make/lazy tart! There is no better option than our recipe for easy beet tart with feta and honey mustard.

Asparagus and how to prepare it

We have the end of April and the best part of it, is the fact, that the season for asparagus is here! Of course here in Poland.

CARROT AND OAT FALKES COOKIES

Are you looking for a sweet recipe contains carrots. Here is the recipe for our beloved carrot and oat flakes cookies. You need to try them! They are delicious.

ROASTED MAPLE AND NUTMEG CARROTS

ou have no idea what to prepare as a side dish for you meal? We have a perfect solution for you – roasted maple and nutmeg carrots.

Golden Syrup

Golden syrup is our “secret” ingredient that we often use in our sweet recipes. See the recipe how to make ypur own golden syrup at home.

“Drunk Orange” brownie

What is a brownie? Moist. Chocolaty. With intense flavor and smell. Take a look at our recipe for the special “drunk orange” brownie.

Mazurek – Polish Easter cake

The Easter is here and there wouldn’t be this family celebration without some traditional Polish Mazurek. We know you all think this is a very difficult cake but let us guide you through this process and you will impress everybody with a delicious cake in no time.
Also you can do this cake on any occasion it is so easy and delicious! So what are you waiting for? Try it!

Polish white borscht

White borscht is one of the key dishes on our Easter table. It is an alternative to Żurek or Żur. It is gentler in taste than the soups mentioned at the same time being very flavourful.

Roasted white sausage

For us there are three ingredients that are in the most savoury dishes for Easter. They are eggs, marjoram and white sausage. So we have decided to start with a simple recipe of roasted white sausages that combine two of those ingredients.

Caramelized oranges

Caramelized oranges are always a great addition to an awesome cake. Here is an easy recipe how to get the perfect caramelized oranges. Try it and you will never regret it!

Homemade mayonnaise

Ahhh… homemade mayonnaise. Fresh. Inexpensive. Quick. Delicious. Not to mention additive free.
Mayonnaise takes less than 10 minutes to make at home, and it tastes SO much better than most of the brands at the store.

Sourdough for white borscht

If you want to cook tasty white borscht, you will need wheat sourdough. It is milder in flavour than rye sourdough. Preparing home-made sourdough takes a few moments and is extremely simple.

Korean soy chicken drumsticks

So we are here to present you our first dish from our Korean series – soy chicken drumsticks. They are delicious sweet&salt dish! Have to try it!

Recipe for Winter spiced tea

Are you bored with coffee or regular tea bags? We have a special warming winter spiced tea ricepe for you. Come and see how easy it is to make

Green beer – st. Patrick day drink

Green beer is the perfect drink for St. Patrick’s Day, which we celebrate on March 17. The recipe is very simple. See how to make it at home.

Mexican guacamole

Guacamole is a basic dish of Mexican cuisine. With this authentic recipe for Mexican guacamole, you will become an expert in guacamole.

Green widow drink

The green widow is a drink that requires 2 ingredients. It allows you to get a cocktail of green colour and orange flavour. See how to make a Green Widow.

Green spinach cake “forest” or “forest moss”

Tasty and unusual green spinach cake. Find out yourself. The spinach cake recipe on our food blog CRAVEmonkey.

Lemon flavoured nalewka (infusion/tincture)

We present you our recipe for homemade Lemon flavoured nalewka (lemon tincture). Come and see how easy it to make lemon flavoured nalewka.

SAUSAGE ROLLS

In the UK sausage rolls are a staple food in pub and bakery diet. So come and see how easy it is to make them at home!

Pancakes

Pancakes are great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here you will find a variety of different pancakes sweet and savoury. Check them out!

Walnut stuffed prunes with cream

Walnut stuffed prunes with cream is a well-known dessert of Moldavian cuisine. See the recipe for that delicious and healthy dessert!

EASY AND QUICK CHEESE DOUGHNUTS

For traditional Polish #FatThursday we are here to present you with our easy and quick recipe for delicious cheese doughnuts.

Butter cookies

Looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day present? We got you covered with our recipe for butter cookies in the shape of a heart.

Homemade healthy Nutella

Come and see how easy is to make everyone’s favourite spread. On top, it is a healthy version of Nutella ® that you can make at home.

ONION SOUP

A nice, hot onion soup warms up and raises spirits on any cold or cloudy day. See how simple onion soup is and make a recipe.

Prunes wrapped in bacon (prosciutto)

The recipe for prunes wrapped in bacon is not only quick and easy to prepare, but it is simply delicious and your guests will love it.

Butterbeer (Harry Potter inspired)

We are big Harry Potter fans so we decided to make something from Harry Potter cookbook – Butterbeer. So come and see how to make butterbeer.

Carrot and soft cheese rolls

Here is what has been keeping us busy all night! Easy and quick recipe that your guest will die for and would like to come back for more.

White mulled wine

White mulled wine is a great alternative to classic red mulled wine. This recipe is lighter and so refreshing and warming at the same time.

Shakshuka with courgette and bell pepper

Shakshuka – eggs on vegetables – is a staple dish of Israeli cuisine – eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Check our shakshuka recipe.

New Year's Eve Party with CRAVEmonkey

The biggest party of the year – New Year’s Eve party. Check out our best New Year’s Eve recipes! They are great for any other party as well!

Christmas with CRAVEmonkey

Here is a list of our Christmas traditions. Some may be obvious to you and others may be surprising. See how we celebrates Christmas.

Quick plum–chocolate gingerbread cake

This gingerbread cake is a rescue easy and quick recipe just before holidays. You can make this cake for Christmas or for unexpected guests.

Swift poppy seed cake

The holidays are right here! We have for you another recipe, which would work like a magic and you will bake the swift poppy seed cake!

Christmas kutia

When we think about traditions and Christmas Eve’s flavours, the Kutia dish comes in thought at our grandma’s house. See our family recipe!

Wafer cookies with butterscotch

The butterscotch wafer is easy to prepare. These cookies can be made by even the biggest layman in the kitchen. Come and see how easy it is!

Gingerbread cookies

Gingerbread cookies are a must on the Christmas table. See how easy and fast you can make these delicious Christmas cookies.

Christmas Eggnog

Christmas is a time of fun and joy spent among your closest friends and family. So spiced it up with some good old Christmas eggnog.

Butterscotch – three variations

Everyone knows butterscotch in Poland. We won’t show you one method, but rather 3 versions of how you can prepare delicious butterscotch.

Herring with onion in olive oil

In Poland, there is no Christmas without herring. So we present you with a classical recipe for herring with onion in olive oil.

Tuna “under the quilt”

Tuna “under the quilt” is a family recipe. Here in Poland, and as well as in the counties to the east, the more known version is the herring “under the quilt”.

Roasted duck with apples

At our house, the roasted duck is a classic on any family gathering therefore it is perfect for those Sunday dinners or Christmas tables!

Bounty cheesecake

Bounty cheesecake is a delicate cheesecake with an intense coconut flavour. If you like coconut, be sure to prepare our Bounty cheesecake!

Mulled wine

Mulled wine is a great drink during meetings with family or friends. Make this recipe and share it with friends and family!

Beetroot brownie

The magic is here. To start this week we are serving you a sweet treat – an amazing and health beetroot brownie.

Peanut Butter Power Balls

So here is something sweet, healthy and soooo easy. It takes 5 to 10 minutes to make these snacks full of healthy ingredients. There is no baking involved so what are you waiting for? What you need is the following ingredients and you good to go!

Sour rye soup (żur)

If you want a warming soup with a distinctive taste, cook traditional sour rye soup with natural sourdough. This is a nutritious soup ideal for those cold days.

Apple pie with nuts

So we have received a full box of apples. And guess what was our first thought… APPLE PIE! So here is our take on this famous pie.

Cinnamon french toasts

Today we have for you another perfect breakfast recipe. Cinnamon french toasts are a great option for an autumn morning. See how easy it is!

Roasted butternut squash and onion with maple syrup soup

Now we have beautiful Polish autumn. Therefore you need to try this recipe for roasted butternut squash and onion with maple syrup soup.

Pumpkin cheesecake with a hint of orange

Pumpkin is a great vegetable, which you can use practically in every type of dish. This time we have an idea for pumpkin cheesecake with hint of orange.

White yoghurt-chocolate icing

When we bake, often a question arises – what to decorate it with. Here is our idea for a quick icing for cheesecakes, brownies and other cakes – white yoghurt-chocolate icing.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

What can be better than a pumpkin pie? The answer is Pumpkin Spice Latte! Come and see how easy it is to make. You won’t regret it!

Green smoothie with spinach and kiwi

It is said that everything that is green is healthy. So we are here to present you a recipe for a green smoothie with spinach and kiwi.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

This great pumpkin pie spice is a must have. It is so easy and it completes for us the autumn season. Come and see how to spice it up!

Garlic courgette spaghetti (Zucchini noodles – zoodles)

We are in love with this easy recipe. There’s fresh courgette, tomatoes, basil, parmesan, and lots of garlic. The best part? It only takes about 20 minutes to make.

Roasted pumpkin seeds

Do not throw away pumpkin seeds! Instead, roast them. Come and see how to make these delicious roasted pumpkin seeds in few easy steps.

Millet with aubergine and tomato

Millet with aubergine and tomato with Greek cheese will be great for everyone. The recipe can be vegetarian or vegan. Come check it out!

My mom’s braised pork ribs

This recipe is not complicated nor is it revolutionary but the joy in life comes from simple things. See how to make perfect braised pork ribs

Homemade ketchup

September is a month where we make preservatives. One of the key ones is our homemade ketchup. Come and see for to make homemade ketchup

Savoury breakfast recipes

Time for savoury breakfast recipes. Here you will find recipes for scrambled eggs, savoury muffins, paste and other non-standard ideas.

Grandpa’s jam – cherry jam

Our grandpa’s jam is made from cherries. See how super easy is to make homemade cherry jam. The end result is worth the hard work.

Sweet breakfast options

This post all about sweet breakfast options. You will find our best recipes for a sweet breakfast that will become your go-to in no time.

Blueberry and banana milkshake

All of us what to have a slim figure. In order to do so we do not have to fiddle with the menu – just make a blueberry and banana milkshake.

Brownie with redcurrant

Brownie with redcurrant: sweetness of chocolate combined with lightly sour taste of redcurrant. Recipe for ideal and original brownie desert!

Homemade pesto Genovese

Who doesn’t love pesto? Almost no one. But everyone will if we choose the right ingredients! Come and see how to make perfect pesto Genovese.

BREAKFAST POTATOES

This is our favourite way to prepare potatoes for breakfast. Come and see how easy is to make these delicious breakfast potatoes.

Aperol Spritz drink – an aperitif

Summer Fridays call for cocktails, and here it is – Aperol Spritz! It tastes like summer in Italy and looks like a golden orange sunset.

Broad bean salad with blue cheese and walnut

This broad bean salad is perfectly green and healthy. The ingredients give it an extra kick of saltiness, softness and crunch. Come and see how to make it.

Austrian-style potato salad (Kartoffelsalat)

Austrian-style potato salad is lighter than American potato salad since it’s made without mayo. Come and see how to make this potato salad.

Watermelon salad with feta cheese

Come and see how easy it is to make a watermelon salad with feta cheese and how delicious it is! This salad is sweet, savoury and refreshing!

Best asparagus recipes

We have gathered our best asparagus recipes in one place so you can choose your favourite and maybe inspire you to venture into the unknown.

Homemade pudding

Recipe for quick and easy dessert of homemade pudding. Perfect for busy grown-ups and for kids as well. How to make a fresh pudding at home

Six best barbecue recipes

Here we present you with our favourite and best barbecue recipes that we know you will love! Try our six best barbecue recipes.

Grilled asparagus rolled in bacon

Get some asparagus and bacon and make with us this amazing dish – grilled asparagus rolled in bacon. It is so easy and delicious.

Grilled asparagus

Grilled veggies, esp. grilled asparagus. is the best part of a barbecue. Let us show you how in few steps you can make grilled asparagus.

Chorizo pasta salad

Today we have for you an idea for a quick and tasty snack between meals. Our chorizo pasta salad. So let’s make some delicious salad!

Hot chocolate with red wine

Most of us associate chocolate with solid form and bars. But for millennia, chocolate functioned in a liquid form. How was it invented? Let’s move to the southeastern part of the Yucatán Peninsula and step back in time for about 2,500 years. It was the best days of Mayan civilization, the favourite drink of which was a chocolate drink. The Maya mixed chunky cocoa beans with chilli peppers and honey from wild bees. The chocolate drink was an indispensable element of all celebrations. How did cocoa appear in Europe? The first European, who appreciated cocoa, was Christopher Columbus. During his last trip to the New World, he took cocoa beans to Europe. Instead of cold water, Europeans mixed cocoa powder with hot water, switched chilli and honey to sugar and cinnamon. This changed drink has conquered all of Europe. Today we have our own recipe for hot chocolate based on red wine with chilli.

Tapenade egg tapas

Tapenade is an olive paste that comes from French Provence. The main ingredients of tapenade are olives, green or black, capers, anchovies and olive oil. In southern France, where it comes from, tapenade is always served as an aperitif.
The first mention of tapenade dates back to 1899. It appears in “The Cuisinière Provençale” book, written by Jean-Baptiste Reboul, who was a chef of “La Maison Doree” restaurant in Marseille. Nevertheless, the are facts telling that tapenade was invented many years ago.
Although traditionally tapenade is usually made from black olives, you can also use green olives to prepare this paste. Today we will share our own recipe with you. So, let’s start.

Muffins with eggs and bacon

Why should we eat the same every day, when there are ways to diversify your breakfast menu. Try our recipe for muffins with eggs and bacon.

White chocolate spread

We were inspired to make this recipe after visiting one of the Warsaw breakfast places. White chocolate spread is a great alternative to Nutella especially if you or your loved ones are allergic to nuts.
This white chocolate spread is creamy, sweet and so addictive. We recommend it on a sandwich, pancakes or when you bake something sweet. Let your imagination fly and you will definitely make something delicious with it.
But don’t worry if you’re stuck on eating it straight out of the jar – we were there ourselves. Soon we will show you how we incorporate it in other dishes. So while you wait let’s make this delicious spread.

Apple crisps

We are continuing to give you great effortless recipes. This sweet treat is not only yummy but also healthy and you can make it in advance a few days before the quests will visit you. This time it takes only 2 ingredients and 3 simplest steps to make. We are talking about apple crisps with pumpkin pie spice.
Crunchy apple crisps will bring you and your guests into a comfy and warm atmosphere so the cold winter won’t scare you ;).
Let’s get to work and we recommend that you make as many crisps as possible because they will disappear in no time.

Chocolate chip cookies

The chocolate chip cookies are the true American classic and adored all around the world! Try our chocolate chip cookies recipe.

Broad bean and how to prepare it

Broad bean is a real mine of vitamins and nutritional values. In 100g of broad bean there is up to 7.6 g of protein. See how to prepare itt!

Chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate chip cookies

The chocolate chip cookies are the true American classic and adored all around the world! Try our chocolate chip cookies recipe.

Ham, cheese and figs skewers

Ham, cheese and figs skewers

Are you looking for an alternative to classic barbecue kebabs? We have an interesting recipe for you. Figs, ham and halloumi cheese skewers.