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Layered Salad – An Easy, Delicious Recipe for Any Occasion

Colourful, satisfying and easy to make ahead, this layered salad combines eggs, ham, apple, fermented cucumbers and sweetcorn with a creamy mayonnaise and yoghurt dressing. Serve it in a glass bowl to show off the layers – perfect for celebrations, family gatherings or a simple supper.

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Pickled Plums – A Traditional Polish Recipe in Sweet-and-Sour Vinegar

Pączek W Maśle / 28.09.2026

I make these homemade pickled plums over three days. The pitted fruit is covered twice with a hot, spiced vinegar mixture in a large jar, then transferred to smaller jars on day three. It is a flavour I remember from home, although my mum always left the plums whole, with the stones in.