Surówka z czerwonej kapusty Simple, classic Red Cabbage Salad — creamy, slightly tangy, crunchy, and perfect with kotlety mielone, schabowy, or roasted chicken. If there’s one thing that makes a Polish dinner truly Polish, it’s the surówka on the side. In Poland, adding a fresh salad to lunch is almost a rule. Whether you’re eating […]
Celery & Pineapple Party Salad – what do you say? There are two kinds of people in Poland, those who defend pineapple on pizza and those who treat it like a national betrayal:) Somewhere between those two extremes lives this salad. A slightly controversial, very 90s, very Polish party classic: celery, canned pineapple, ham, corn
White Radish Salad can be a nice everyday portion of raw vegetables on your table. Surówka is in polish cuisine very important part of the dinner- you eat potatoes, meat and – Surówka. It is a salad prepared from raw vegetables, grated or cut, served with various sauces – sour cream, mayonnaise or oil. Try
Sałatka z buraków i papryki na zimę Beets & Bell Peppers Salad. In Poland, beet salads are a classic addition to winter meals. They keep well, taste even better after a day or two, and bring a splash of color to the table when fresh vegetables are scarce. This version combines beets with sweet red
Beet and Blue Cheese Salad – A Modern Polish Favorite Beet and Blue Cheese Salad is not a traditional Polish dish – but it’s a great example of how modern Polish cuisine is evolving. Today, Poland is not just about pierogi and bigos. Our kitchens are full of global inspiration. We love to travel, explore,
A Fresh Idea for Your May Picnic Table As the long May weekend kicks off tomorrow in Poland, it’s time to prepare for what we love most: time with friends, outdoor grilling, and fresh spring flavors. With two extra days off, Poles embrace the season by firing up the grill and gathering around food, laughter,
The best time to make traditional Kapusta Kiszona – Sauerkraut for the winter is in the fall, but you don’t have to wait that long to enjoy it. You can easily prepare a fresh batch to enjoy right now, packed with the goodness of cabbage, a touch of carrot, and aromatic caraway seeds. Sauerkraut isn’t
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
Crunchy Cauliflower Salad – Modern Polish cooking If you’re looking for a refreshing and crunchy salad for spring barbecues, I’ve got the perfect suggestion for you. This raw Crunchy Cauliflower Salad is an excellent side dish for grilled dishes. It’s light, healthy, and full of fresh flavors, making it a great match for grilled meats
In Poland, beetroot is a beloved ingredient that features in many traditional dishes. From classic Beetroot Barszcz to tangy beetroot salads like Ćwikła, beet holds a special place in Polish culinary culture. Today, I’m happy to share with you a refreshing Raw Beet Salad recipe, that celebrates the flavors of raw beetroot, carrots, apples, and
Buraczki zasmażane Sauteed Beets! This salad is 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. Sauteed Beets are also so good with Kotlety Schabowe and for example with Beef Bitki. It’s
Vinegar Pickled Plums are a great addition to meat dishes. Sweet and sour, make some to your pantry, they will be perfect in Winter. This kind of side dishes remind me of big great dinners celebrated in our family who lived in the village, when I was a child. We used to visit them to
Canned Pickled Peppers, in Polish: papryka w occie, papryka konserwowa, is a great side for dinner, specially in Winter. In my childhood fresh peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers in Winter were not available. But my mom and my grandma were smart, so in Summer they packed delicious seasonal vegetables into jars and preserve them for Winter. Our
New Spring cabbage is a deliciousness that I use for many dishes in Spring. I make it stewed, I make soup and lately I made Young Cabbage Slaw in a different way than usual. I loved it, so I decided to share it with you. Recipe is so easy and there is only few ingredients
It’s a great time to make lacto fermented pickles. I love cucumbers this way, lately I tried 2 Day Pickled Radish and all my family was happy to try it. It’s great to grill parties, fresh and crispy, with a dill flavor and a bit of garlic. I invite you to experiment a bit and
Celeriac Slaw is one of the slaws you can get in Polish milk bars, canteens and simple food restaurants. It could be one of the ‘bukiet surówek’ – ‘slaw bouquet’ set. Check what can be also included in it here: Polish Slaw Bouquet. Celeriac is a popular vegetable in Poland. In comparison to celery known
Śląska Modro Kapusta Silesian Red Cabbage is probably the most popular Silesian side dish. It’s a stew of red cabbage, sometimes itself, sometimes with addition of onion or apples, it all depends on the Silesian family. There are many recipes, try this one below, easy and quick, it will make a perfect set with Silesian
I am not really familiar with Silesian cuisine, as I was raised in Mazuria area in the North of Poland. I like Silesian Kluski and few times made Roulades and both where delicious, so I keep exploring other dishes of Silesian cuisine. This time I tried Szałot – Silesian Herring Salad made with one not
In Poland when you have standard dinner, you eat potatoes, meat and – surówka, which is a salad made of raw fruits and vegetables. There is variety of different salads that can be prepared, but one of the most popular is an Apple and Carrot Salad. This easy side is quick to make and so
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.