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Our Eastern Kitchen - Delicious Apple Pie with Banana and Cardamom - Recipe - Food Photography

Welcome to Our Kitchen

by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

Magic of Food House is just a house until you can smell freshly baked bread, spiced rice and delicious pie in the air. It becomes a home in a blink of an eye thanks to love, time and patience you put into the food you make for your loved ones. Food has an incredible power to bring back memories from the deepest corners of...

April 12, 2018
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Our Favourites

bakery, bread, children, christmas, courses, easter, favourite, food, kitchen, lunchbox, occasions, picnic, snack, starters, vegetarian

Delicious Mini Pasties with Lentils and Coriander Filling

Name and pronunciation: paszteciki [pah-sh-teh-cheekey]Description: lentil-filled pastiesType of cuisine: Eastern European —  These little treats are my family and friends’ absolute favourites. They are easy to make, they just take...

May 28, 2019
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courses, favourite, food, lunch, supper

Sweet Crêpes with Creamed Cottage Cheese Filling

Name and pronunciation: naleśniki z serem [nah-lesh-nicky z sir-em]Description: crêpes with cottage cheeseType of cuisine: Eastern European —  This humble meal was always the most delicious treat for us as...

March 12, 2019
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bakery, bread, breakfast, courses, favourite, food, snack

Heavenly Delicate Challah Topped with Sweet Crumble

Name and pronunciation: chałka [how-kah]Description: challahType of cuisine: Eastern European Jewish —  This is one of the most important types of bread of my childhood, so it took me ages...

March 4, 2019
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bakery, cakes, courses, dessert, fat thursday, favourite, food, occasions, snack

The Best Doughnuts with Lemon Glaze with Strawberry and Rose Filling

Name and pronunciation: pączki z różą [punch-key z roo-Jean; “Jean” prononuced in a French way] Description: doughnuts with rose filling —  I love Polish doughnuts! They are absolutely delicious, not...

February 25, 2019
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Our Eastern Kitchen - Most Delicate Chocolate Cupcakes with Lemon Glaze, Rose Petals and Walnuts - Recipe - Food Photography
bakery, birthday, cakes, courses, dessert, favourite, food, occasions

Most Delicate Chocolate Cupcakes with Lemon Glaze, Rose Petals and Walnuts

I am very adamant about cakes that are too dry or too hard, so I absolute adore this recipe. The cupcakes are feather light, delicate and very moist inside....

February 18, 2019
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Our Eastern Kitchen

Delicious Mini Pasties with Lentils and Coriander Filling

Published by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

Name and pronunciation: paszteciki [pah-sh-teh-cheekey]Description: lentil-filled pastiesType of cuisine: Eastern European —  These little treats are my family and friends’ absolute favourites. They are easy to make, they just take...

May 28, 2019
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bakery, bread, children, christmas, courses, easter, favourite, food, kitchen, lunchbox, occasions, picnic, snack, starters, vegetarian
Our Eastern Kitchen - Pierogi with Green Lentils - Recipe - Food Photography

Pierogi with Green Lentils and Coriander

Published by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

Name and pronunciation: pierogi [pee-yeh-ro-ghi] – there is no need for the “s” at the end so often used in English. “Pierogi” is already a plural form. Description: dumplings Type of cuisine: Polish —...

February 8, 2019
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children, christmas, courses, easter, favourite, food, kitchen, lunch, mains, supper, vegetarian
Our Eastern Kitchen - Vegetarian Iraqi Biryani - Recipe - Food Photography

Iraqi Biryani

Published by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

Name and pronunciation: البرياني [biryani]Description: our favourite vegetarian version of Iraqi biryaniType of cuisine: Arabic — Iraqi biryani is the first dish my husband cooked for me and it is sill one of...

January 29, 2019
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courses, eid al-adha, eid al-fitr, favourite, food, iftar, kitchen, lunch, mains, supper, vegetarian
Our Eastern Kitchen - Delicious Pierogi with Cottage Cheese - Recipe - Food Photography

Delicious Pierogi with Cottage Cheese

Published by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

Name and pronunciation: pierogi z serem [pee-yeh-ro-ghi z seh-rem] – there is no need for the “s” at the end so often used in English. “Pierogi” is already a plural form. Description: dumplings with dry...

December 27, 2018
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children, christmas, courses, favourite, food, kitchen, lunch, mains, supper, vegetarian
Our Eastern Kitchen - Easy Pumpkin Pancakes - Recipe - Food Photography

Pumpkin Pancakes

Published by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

This is one of the easiest and quickest recipes and it so delicious! Perfect from fresh or frozen pumpkin. Best topped with yoghurt or sour cream and dusted with...

November 6, 2018
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children, courses, food, kitchen, lunch, mains, supper, vegetarian
Our Eastern Kitchen - Our Favourite Falafel Recipe - Food Photography

Our Favourite Falafel

Published by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

Name and pronunciation: فلافل [fah-lah-fell]Description: falafelType of cuisine: Arabic — The day I have made falafel my husband recognised and liked, was a very happy in our family! There are...

October 19, 2018
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Our Eastern Bakery

Delicious Mini Pasties with Lentils and Coriander Filling

Published by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

Name and pronunciation: paszteciki [pah-sh-teh-cheekey]Description: lentil-filled pastiesType of cuisine: Eastern European —  These little treats are my family and friends’ absolute favourites. They are easy to make, they just take...

May 28, 2019
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bakery, bread, children, christmas, courses, easter, favourite, food, kitchen, lunchbox, occasions, picnic, snack, starters, vegetarian

Heavenly Delicate Challah Topped with Sweet Crumble

Published by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

Name and pronunciation: chałka [how-kah]Description: challahType of cuisine: Eastern European Jewish —  This is one of the most important types of bread of my childhood, so it took me ages...

March 4, 2019
Comments 0
bakery, bread, breakfast, courses, favourite, food, snack

The Best Doughnuts with Lemon Glaze with Strawberry and Rose Filling

Published by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

Name and pronunciation: pączki z różą [punch-key z roo-Jean; “Jean” prononuced in a French way] Description: doughnuts with rose filling —  I love Polish doughnuts! They are absolutely delicious, not...

February 25, 2019
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bakery, cakes, courses, dessert, fat thursday, favourite, food, occasions, snack
Our Eastern Kitchen - Most Delicate Chocolate Cupcakes with Lemon Glaze, Rose Petals and Walnuts - Recipe - Food Photography

Most Delicate Chocolate Cupcakes with Lemon Glaze, Rose Petals and Walnuts

Published by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

I am very adamant about cakes that are too dry or too hard, so I absolute adore this recipe. The cupcakes are feather light, delicate and very moist inside....

February 18, 2019
Comment 1
bakery, birthday, cakes, courses, dessert, favourite, food, occasions
Our Eastern Kitchen - Delicate Crispy Breakfast Rolls - Recipe - Food Photography

Delicate Crispy Breakfast Rolls

Published by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

Name and pronunciation: kopertówki [koh-per-toof-key] Description: “envelope” breakfast rolls Type of cuisine: Eastern European —  These would probably be my top 3 bread types in my childhood. Our local bakery baked them daily and...

February 15, 2019
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bakery, bread, breakfast, courses, food, lunch, side, snack, supper
Our Eastern Kitchen - Delicious Apple Pie with Banana and Cardamom - Recipe - Food Photography

Delicious Apple Pie with Banana and Cardamom

Published by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

Name and pronunciation: szarlotka [shar-lot-kah] Description: apple pie Type of cuisine: Eastern European — It is a delicious twist on my Traditional Polish Apple Pie. Adding bananas instead of...

February 12, 2019
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bakery, courses, dessert, favourite, food, pies

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Recent Posts

May 28, 2019

Delicious Mini Pasties with Lentils and Coriander Filling

Name and pronunciation: paszteciki [pah-sh-teh-cheekey]Description: lentil-filled pastiesType of cuisine: Eastern European —  These little treats are my family and friends’...

by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein
Comments 0
March 12, 2019

Sweet Crêpes with Creamed Cottage Cheese Filling

Name and pronunciation: naleśniki z serem [nah-lesh-nicky z sir-em]Description: crêpes with cottage cheeseType of cuisine: Eastern European —  This humble...

by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein
Comments 0
March 4, 2019

Heavenly Delicate Challah Topped with Sweet Crumble

Name and pronunciation: chałka [how-kah]Description: challahType of cuisine: Eastern European Jewish —  This is one of the most important types...

by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein
Comments 0
February 25, 2019

The Best Doughnuts with Lemon Glaze with Strawberry and Rose Filling

Name and pronunciation: pączki z różą [punch-key z roo-Jean; “Jean” prononuced in a French way] Description: doughnuts with rose filling...

by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein
Comments 0
Our Eastern Kitchen - Most Delicate Chocolate Cupcakes with Lemon Glaze, Rose Petals and Walnuts - Recipe - Food Photography
February 18, 2019

Most Delicate Chocolate Cupcakes with Lemon Glaze, Rose Petals and Walnuts

I am very adamant about cakes that are too dry or too hard, so I absolute adore this recipe....

by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein
Comment 1
Our Eastern Kitchen - Delicate Crispy Breakfast Rolls - Recipe - Food Photography
February 15, 2019

Delicate Crispy Breakfast Rolls

Name and pronunciation: kopertówki [koh-per-toof-key] Description: “envelope” breakfast rolls Type of cuisine: Eastern European —  These would probably be my top 3 bread types...

by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein
Comments 2
Our Eastern Kitchen - Delicious Apple Pie with Banana and Cardamom - Recipe - Food Photography
February 12, 2019

Delicious Apple Pie with Banana and Cardamom

Name and pronunciation: szarlotka [shar-lot-kah] Description: apple pie Type of cuisine: Eastern European — It is a delicious twist...

by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein
Comments 0
Our Eastern Kitchen Thick Caramel Sauce - Recipe - Food Photography
February 12, 2019

Luscious Thick Cacao Caramel Sauce

This sauce is more than just caramel. It is so perfectly thick, silky smooth, milky with a hint of...

by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein
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There is no love sincerer than the love of food.

George Bernard Shaw

Newest Tips

TIP: Melting ChocolateBeginner bakers often overheat and burn chocolate, but there are two easy ways of...December 10, 2018

TIP: Cleaning Dough Off Dishes and UtensilsSoaking is the key here. If you try to clean it off straight away,...October 29, 2018

TIP: Rising Your DoughTo rise quickly and be light and fluffy after baking, your dough needs perfect...October 22, 2018

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Our Eastern Kitchen - Beeswax Food Wraps Covers - Recipe - Food Photography

Easy to Make Beeswax Food Covers

by DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

I cook and bake a lot, so our fridge is usually full of food and fresh ingredients waiting to be used. I do my absolute best to make our kitchen as environmentally friendly as possible, so I choose not to use tin foil or cling film (plastic wrap) to keep it all fresh, but beeswax covers. They are handy, versatile, last very long and...

December 19, 2018
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lifestyle, waste-free

We love developing new recipes, but it is a time-consuming process. Why not make our day by buying us a Ko-fi?

If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home.

James Michener

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Sweet Crêpes with Creamed Cottage Cheese Filling⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ This humble meal was always the most delicious treat for us as children. Now, they may not look like much, but they are absolutely delicious! Even though they are sweet, they are not seen as dessert, but as quick lunch or supper ❤️⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ https://oureasternkitchen.com/2019/03/12/sweet-crepes-with-creamed-cottage-cheese-filling/⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ #oureasternkitchen #pancakes #recipe #crepes #naleśniki #foodblog #foodblogger #blogger_lu #blogger_luxembourg #foodphoto #foodphotograpy #instafoodie #firstweeat #foodieflatlays #pysznie #spoonfeed #foodbloggerpro #hocsupperclub #foodfluffer #eatcaptureshare #thesugarflies #storyofmytable #makeitdelicious #thefoodgangstas #thefeedfeed #liftthatflavour #scrumptiouskitchen #eatcaptureshare #eatpretty #makeitdelicious⁣⠀
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Heavenly Delicate Challah Topped with Sweet Crumble⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ This is one of the most important types of bread of my childhood, so it took me ages to this recipe perfectly right. My prefect challah is delicate, but not too puffy, never ever dry and with shiny, dark gold crust.⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ https://oureasternkitchen.com/2019/03/04/heavenly-delicate-challah-topped-with-sweet-crumble/⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ #oureasternkitchen #challah #recipe #homebaking #chałka #foodblogger #blogger_lu #blogger_luxembourg #foodphotograpy #firstweeat #foodieflatlays #pysznie #spoonfeed #foodbloggerpro #hocsupperclub #foodfluffer #bakefromscratch #eatcaptureshare #thesugarflies #storyofmytable #makeitdelicious #thefoodgangstas #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #liftthatflavour #scrumptiouskitchen #ilovebaking #eatcaptureshare #eatpretty #makeitdelicious

Our Eastern Chef & Baker

DeeDee Ostrowska-Abdulhusein

Designer | Illustrator | Photographer

Home chef and baker in Polish-Iraqi family, discovering amazing Eastern food & enjoying life of balance.

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