Parzybroda Świętokrzyska Parzybroda is a simple dish made from potatoes and cabbage, with bacon and onions. It’s one-pot peasant dish served hot. The exact origin of this dish is not precisely determined, but I associate it with Świętokrzyskie area. Below recipe I got from my friend Agnieszka, we studied together and we were flatmates, it […]
Pierogi are a beloved and iconic dish in Polish cuisine, that have been cherished for generations. This time I invite you to try Pierogi with Meat. Whether served as a comforting family meal, a festive dish during special occasions, or enjoyed as a treat any day of the week, Pierogi with Meat are sure to
Łazanki, Halusky Łazanki Noodles and Cabbage is simple dish made of noodles, kiełbasa and sauerkraut. In Poland we call it Łazanki, because the most popular noodles used here are łazanki – flat, square-shaped noodles. If you can’t find łazanki in stores, just use a different type of noodles. It would be a shame not to
My mom used to called them schabowe made of chicken;) My kids called them flat cutlets:) Let me present a kids and adults favorite- Breaded Chicken Breast Cutlets:) They are easy to make and delicious. Ingredients Clean and trim the chicken breasts, removing excess fat and membranes. Cut chicken breast into cutlets of same thickness.
Herring in Oil is a really common herring dish in Poland. It is usually prepared with onions, which is a basic recipe. Having said so I need to add, that there might be all kind of additions, you can have. Cooked beets, grated horseradish, garlic, dill, cream, grated apples, all go with herring very well.
Zupa Jarzynowa babci Emilki I don’t actually know if Polish vegetable Soup is popular all over Poland, all I know is that Zupa Jarzynowa has been the most common soup in my family house. It was cooked by my babcia Emilka at least once a week. We had a big family living together, each day
In the heart of Polish cuisine lies a humble yet extraordinary ingredient: forest mushrooms. This Fresh Mushroom Sauce is a versatile addition to any meal, bringing a touch of comfort to your table. Whether you’re drizzling it over Gołąbki or using it as a hearty topping for Kotlety Mielone, this sauce is sure to evoke
Pyzy z mięsem Our grandmothers were true pioneers when it came to running a household. They exemplified the art of zero waste cooking, demonstrating an unparalleled ability to create delicious meals from seemingly nothing. Their culinary skills went beyond taste; they were budget-conscious, resourceful, and incredibly efficient in the kitchen. Wasting food was simply not
Śledź w śmietanie, Pulki ze śledziem Herring in Cream is an easy dish, by many Poles traditionally eaten on Fridays. My Grandma Emilka loved to have herring in cream simply with potatoes and this is how I often serve them. Unfortunately only for myself, my kids and husband don’t care much about herring at all:)
Buraczki zasmażane Hot Beets Salad! It’s for sure one of the best, one of the most delicious of Polish side dishes. It tastes great with Kotlety Mielone– Polish minced meat patties. This combo is actually a staple serving. Hot Beets Salad is also so good with Kotlety Schabowe and for example with Beef Bitki. It’s
Syrop z nawłoci Last days of August and September are a great time to pick goldenrod (solidago) flowers and make Goldenrod Syrup. You can add it to your tea or make a lemonade during autumn, to go back to sunny summer days. Goldenrod, a plant commonly found in Poland, serves as the first sign of
Buraczki na zimę Canned Pickled Beets are my mom’s specialty. I used to call her and ask how she made them, but it was always – add sugar, salt and vinegar to taste, no specific recipe, which made me crazy:) Last time I was visiting my parents I decided I needed to make Canned Pickled
Grzybki w occie This year there were plenty of mushrooms at the Polish seaside, where we had spent holidays. The weather was not so great, so each day we woke up early and went mushroom picking. I so enjoy foraging for mushrooms in the forest during the summer and autumn seasons! We dried a lot
Polish Beef Chopped Cutlet Bryzol is a cutlet made of chopped or roughly ground meat, popular in socialistic Poland. It was on the menu of milk bars and canteens. Mostly it was made of beef, as beef was the cheapest meat available. Now beef is one of the most expensive meats, so Bryzol is sometimes
Zupa Gołąbkowa Everybody loves Gołąbki! They are one of the most popular of Polish food, Gołąbki are truly a comfort food too. On the other hand they are quite time consuming. Once you feel like Gołąbki, but don’t have too much time, you can check this recipe for Cabbage Roll Soup. The same deliciousness, while
Zupa Grzybowa Poland is famous of its soups. We eat soup each day as a first course of traditional Polish dinner- Chicken Soup, Beet Soup, Sorrel Soup, Dill Pickle Soup or – Forest Mushroom Soup🙂 The best Forest Mushroom Soup is cooked from fresh mushrooms, picked in Autumn, but I love this soup so much,
Śledź po Kaszubsku Pomerania is a region of Poland where you can eat the freshest Polish Baltic fish. Herring is undoubtedly the most popular fish in Poland. Each time when I visit Polish Baltic Sea coast I eat Kashubian Style Herring, this time after I come back, I found a recipe and made it myself.
Galareta, Zimne Nogi, Zimne Nóżki, Studzienina, Nóżki w Galarecie, Galert All of the names above have the same meaning, they describe one Polish dish – Jellied Pigs Feet. In my family house we called it Galareta as it actually is and looks like a meat and veggies jelly. You don’t add extra gelatin as bones
Pasztet Świąteczny – Christmas and Easter Baked Pate Baked pate is one of the meats we have for special occasions. It’s delicate and moist, so you can also just spread it over the bread. It takes quite a lot of time to have it and is rather costly, as we need a lot of meat,
Kluski Szare If You like potato dumplings, you’d love Kluski Szare. They are called grey – because of their greyish coloring, which is a result of using raw potatoes. Grey Potato Dumplings are regional Polish dish, they are most popular in Greater Poland and in Silesia. They are delicious with fried diced kiełbasa and onions.