Festive meals

Ogórki Kiszone Polish Pickles in Brine

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

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Young Cabbage Gołąbki

Young Cabbage Gołąbki with Mushroom Sauce Gołąbki are a classic dish in Polish cuisine, but who says they always have to be served with tomato sauce? This time, I propose Young Cabbage Gołąbki, a version made with young, tender cabbage, served with a savory mushroom sauce. It’s a light and subtle combination that’s perfect for

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Pampuchy – Steamed Kluski

Pampuchy Steamed Kluski, also known as Buchty, Kluski na Parze or Parowańce, are a traditional dish in many regions of Poland, like Kujawy, Wielkopolska and Śląsk. These fluffy, tender buns are steamed, not baked, giving them a uniquely light and soft texture. Pampuchy can be served in various ways—either as a sweet dessert with fruit

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Easter Horseradish and Eggs Relish

Easter Horseradish and Eggs Relish is a delicious spread, that is prepared in many Polish families for Easter. I believe when you tried it once you’d be making it on a regular basis. It’s easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. Ingredients Grate fresh horseradish finely using a grater or process it

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Jellied Pigs Feet

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

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