Old New Year’s cookies from Kurpie & Mazury These traditional, crunchy cookies come from the Kurpie & Mazury regions of Poland and are baked to around New Year and Three Kings’ Day. They have a distinctive spicy flavor thanks to the addition of pepper and honey. I baked Fafernuchy according to tradition for the New […]
Carnival is a time of joy, celebration, and of course, delicious homemade treats! One of my favorite indulgences during this season are Cheese Oponki – fluffy, delicate, and full of flavor. Their aroma always transports me back to my childhood, when my mom and I would prepare them together in our kitchen. Our old home,
Traditional Recipe for Orzeszki Cookies Orzeszki Cookies are delicious Polish treats, shaped like walnuts . They are filled with creamy filling made of powdered milk, cocoa with addition of chopped walnuts. They are one of the most cherished childhood memories for many Poles. To make them you need special molds, that can be found online.
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
Pierniczki These Quick Gingerbread Cookies are perfect for when you want to make a festive treat without the wait. The dough requires no chilling time, and the cookies stay soft, making them ideal for decorating or enjoying as they are. They are fragrant, spiced, and perfect for the holiday season. I sometimes add a teaspoon
Kutia – A Sweet Christmas Tradition in Poland Kutia is a beloved Christmas Eve dish rooted in the culinary traditions of eastern Poland, particularly in regions like Podlasie, Lublin, and parts of Lesser Poland. Its origins trace back to the Orthodox and Greek Catholic communities, and the dish is a shared heritage with neighboring countries
Wafle z kajmakiem, Piszinger Caramel Wafer Cakes are a classic treat from the PRL era in Poland, a time when stores were often empty, and home cooks had to get creative. In my family, we often made these wafers, but instead of caramel, we used homemade jam since caramel spread was hard to come by.
Puffed Rice and Caramel Cones (Szyszki) Szyszki – Caramel Cones, are a nostalgic treat in Poland, especially popular during the PRL (Polish People’s Republic) era when store shelves were often bare, and families made creative desserts with limited ingredients. Szyszki were a special indulgence, made with puffed rice and caramel, using what was available. Today,
Rogaliki Drożdżowe z Marmoladą Crescent Rolls with Marmalade are a simple dessert to enjoy with everyday coffee. I’m sure you have all the ingredients at home, so give it a try and enjoy these delightful soft and fluffy pastries right away:) The first time I tasted Crescent Rolls with Marmalade was when I was a
Sernik Izaura Polish Izaura Cheesecake is a delightful combination of fluffy cheesecake and moist chocolate cake that impresses not only with its taste but also with its appearance. The story of it’s origin is quite amusing – it is said that the name comes from the character of Brazilian TV soap opera “Slave Isaura”, very
Marcinek Podlaski Cake is a traditional dessert originating from the Podlasie region in Poland. It is made up of many very thin layers of cake, filled with cream between layers. According to my research, in Podlasie, some housewives even prepare Marcinek Podlaski with up to 20 layers of cake! It is a popular and delicious
Rolada biszkoptowa z galaretką i bitą śmietaną Sponge Cake Roll with Jelly is a classic dessert loved by both: children and adults. It is very popular type of cake in Poland, you can get it in most of the bakeries. Mine is filled with a little bit sweetened whipped cream and red strawberry jelly. There
Chocolate Babka is one of the most classic and beloved pastries in Polish cuisine. Its moist interior and rich cocoa flavor make it perfect for both family celebrations and everyday afternoon treats. In below recipe, I’ll show you how to easily prepare this aromatic Chocolate Babka, step by step, so you can enjoy the taste
Wuzetka is a delicious Polish cake, it consists of two layers of soft, moist and fluffy cocoa sponge and a layer of fluffy whipped cream in between. The surface is glazed with chocolate ganache. After Wuzetka cake is portioned into squares, each portion gets an additional dollop of whipped cream. I put also sour cherries
Babka Makowa Poppy Seed Babka is a delicious cake, buttery, with crunchy poppy seed. So much easier to make than Poppy Seed Roll, so if you need a change or don’t have enough time, you should try baking Poppy Seed Babka. There is no need to ground poppy seed- isn’t it a perfect cake? It
Carpathian Cream Cake Karpatka (pronounced car-pat-kah) is a delicious cake, very popular in Poland. It consist of two layers of choux pastry with a vanilla custard in between. Personally -I love it:) It’s prepared for special occasions, as it is not a quick to make cake. It can also don’t go well while baking, as
Apple and vanilla custard shortcrust is a kind of Polish Szarlotka, an extra layer of custard makes this pie smell like vanilla, it’s creamy and sweet. I used Polish >budyń<, which is a very popular dessert in Poland, available to buy in instant version. All you need to do is bring milk do boil, and
Orzechowiec Honey and Walnut Cake is in Poland either called Orzechowiec (walnut cake) or Miodownik (honey cake). The difference is that in Miodownik there can be walnuts but not necessarily. In Orzechowiec there are always both walnuts and honey. It’s delicious cake, often made for Easter and Christmas, it’s a great treat for any occasion
Mus jabłkowy, Apple Butter is my SOS kit in Winter, when I crave Polish Aple Crumble🙂 You can use it for Szarlotka or as a filling for Naleśniki – Polish Crepes. They taste so good with warm apple filling with a dash of cinnamon on top:) For Apple Butter you can use sour kind of
Strawberries got much cheaper, as they are in full season. To preserve this deliciousness for Winter, I made Polish strawberry jam, exactly as my Mom used to make in my childhood. With no jelling sugar, simple and short list of ingredients. Sugar and lemon juice are preservatives, they help to preserve jam over Winter. Although