Kasza Manna with milk is one of the flavors of my childhood. My Grandma Emilka used to make it for us for breakfast. Alternatively we had rice or noodles with milk and sugar, served as a milk soup. Zupa mleczna – milk soup is something that many Poles don’t want to remember from their childhood:) […]
Lazy Kluski – Leniwe – Just Like at the Milk Bar… but Better If you grew up in a Polish household – or ever stepped into a milk bar (bar mleczny) in Warsaw or Kraków – you probably know kluski leniwe . Despite the name (“lazy kluski”), there’s nothing lazy about the taste. They’re soft,
Herring with Mushrooms and Onion in Tomato Sauce Herring with Button Mushrooms – this delicious and aromatic dish is a perfect addition to any festive table. Herring with mushrooms, onion, and tomato sauce is a traditional Polish dish, often served during the holiday season. The combination of marinated herring, earthy mushrooms, and a tangy tomato
Placki z maślanką na sodzie Polish cuisine is known for its comforting and hearty meals, and breakfast is no exception. If you’re looking for a simple yet delicious dish that reminds you of home, Buttermilk Pancakes (Placki na Maślance) are the perfect choice. These pancakes are fluffy, slightly tangy, and incredibly easy to make. Whether
Racuchy Drożdżowe z Jabłkami Polish cuisine is filled with heartwarming, traditional treats, and Fluffy Yeast Apple Racuchy are no exception. These fluffy yeast fritters with grated apples are a beloved dish, bringing back memories of family gatherings and visits at Babcia’s house. Perfect as a dessert or a sweet breakfast, they’re soft, fragrant, and packed
Ogórki Kiszone recipe For many Poles, pickled cucumbers, Ogórki Kiszone (pronounced: o-goor-kee kee-shoh-neh), are more than just a side dish, they are a cherished part of our culinary heritage. Growing up in Mazuria lake district in Poland, I vividly remember the summers spent in my our garden, where we would harvest fresh cucumbers and prepare
Sos Tatarski Tartar Sauce is a classic condiment popular in Poland, that adds a unique flavor and aroma to many dishes. Its creamy texture combined with chopped pickles and marinated mushrooms makes it an excellent complement to grilled dishes, fries, or fish. It can also be simply be served with polish sandwiches or with Easter
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:)
Małdrzyki – White Cheese Pancakes are a delicious idea for Polish supper, Sunday breakfast or just a sweet snack. It’s a sweet dish, however healthy, as its main ingredient is Twaróg, often in Poland referred to as white cheese. They originate in Małopolska, they are sometimes called: Małdrzyki Krakowskie. On the other hand this kind
I decided to make a summary on wild garlic and let you know about a range of their names, how they are beneficial to our health and finally I will present few wild garlic – ramps recipes.
Leniwe pierogi, leniwe kluski Lazy pierogi are a treat to many Polish kids. They are delicate in texture, they taste great with breadcrumbs sauteed in butter. If you are serving lazy pierogi for kids – sugar is necessary, for many adults too 😀 The main ingredient is twaróg– Polish farmer’s cheese. What to do if
An egg is a symbol of life. It’s an inevitable symbol of Easter, part of the Easter tradition. We dye eggs, decorate them and these pisanki and kraszanki we display all over the house for Easter. Decorating eggs is also a great time spend with children and family, time to recollect family tradition and just
In two weeks we are going to visit Lublin. Each time we are going for holidays we try to get to know as much as possible about the region we go. Kids task was to check Lublin area legends, I am checking regional cuisine and trying to find places to eat the best regional food.
I have lately discovered Fuczki – Sauerkraut Pancakes. I was surprised when I was frying Fuczki – their flavor reminded me of Sauerkraut Croquettes, which I love, but which are quite time consuming at the same time. It is so much easier and quicker to make Fuczki – sauerkraut pancakes!
Mięso w Słoiku I remember eating Homemade Canned Pork made by my Grandma Emilka in our old house. Jars with this delicious meat was stored in a basement where was a pantry with canned food: fermented cucumbers, sauerkraut, red peppers, homemade tomato sauce, canned beets, forest mushrooms in vinegar, jams, fruit compotes and ‘mięso w
Early spring is the only time in the year when you can obtain fresh bear’s garlic (also called ramps or wild leek). In Poland it is a perfect time for it right now. Last year I made delicious Pesto, from this year’s batch I decided to make a bread spread: Bear’s Garlic Cream Cheese and
Awanturka – Pasta z twarogu i ryby wędzonej During Lent or if you just try to limit meat on your table, you may like to try this easy and healthy bread spread – Smoked Mackerel and Farmers Cheese Salad. Actually you can use any other smoked fish, if mackerel is not available in your area.
Plum & Cheese Yeast Buns Sunday afternoon is a perfect time for Polish Yeast Sweet Buns. This kind of buns are very popular in Poland to have it for ‘second breakfast’ at school or in the office. For more Polish desserts check: http://cookinpolish.com/category/recipes/desserts/.
When I was a child we loved pate – Pasztet bought in stores. Unfortunately this meat bread spread had and still have a long list of low quality ingredients: the worst parts of meat, water, thickeners, preservatives and who knows what else. Nowadays children still love meat pates, so I decided to prepare home made
Polish Apple Pancakes Apple Racuchy are one of the favorite Polish suppers. Children love them and they are simple and easy to make. I don’t add sugar inside, so you can keep them low caloric or sprinkle Racuchy with lots of powder sugar. My Racuchy are crispy and fluffy, even though I don’t use yeast