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 […]
Szynka Świąteczna z Sosem Szarym Juicy Baked Ham with Grey Sauce is a traditional dish in Polish cuisine. In Poland we prepare it for special occasions, especially for various holidays, like Christmas and Easter. We most often serve it warm as a main course. When there’s a piece of ham left, we serve it as
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
Schab po warszawsku Warsaw Style Pork Loin – Schab po warszawsku is an excellent appetizer that you can place on the Easter table, and you can be sure that everyone will reach for it. It looks fantastic and tastes wonderful. The pork loin is stuffed with eggs and horseradish, and it’s covered in a delightful
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
Fresh Kiełbasa in Horseradish Sauce is an easy and so delicious dish. If you have a pack of fresh kiełbasa in a fridge it would take just half an hour or so to make it. I just love it with mashed potatoes. You don’t need to add a thing to potatoes, as they would become
Karkówka w Kapuście Kiszonej Pork Neck in Sauerkraut is a classic of Polish cuisine – a combination of juicy pork meat with aromatic sauerkraut. Perfect for winter days when we crave something warming and satisfying. My Mom makes it best. When I try to make Pork Neck in Sauerkraut myself, she controls me at all
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
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
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
Pyry z Gzikiem is a delicious simple dish, with origins in Greater Poland – Wielkopolska. Its capital is Poznań, so next time visiting Poznań, don’t forget to try it in a local restaurant:) Pyry mean: potatoes, but it’s a regional expression, used only in Wielkopolska. Gzik is a farmers cheese with fresh veggies, in other
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,
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
Krokiety z kapustą i grzybami Sauerkraut and Mushroom Croquettes are one of the staple dishes in Poland for Wigilia. We serve it to Beets Borscht instead of Uszka. If you changed the filling to meat, you can just have it for family dinner as a separate dish or with chicken soup. There is quite a
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