In Poland, homemade fruit liqueurs, known as nalewki, are a much-loved tradition. Summer is the perfect time to make them, when gardens and markets are full of fresh berries, cherries, plums, and other seasonal fruit. I make different kinds of nalewki throughout the year, but raspberry nalewka is one of my favorites. It has a
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Soft, buttery yeast buns filled to the brim with wild bilberries – a true taste of a Polish summer. If you grew up in Poland, Jagodzianki Polish Bilberry Buns probably bring back wonderful childhood memories. For many of us, they mean summer holidays, roadside bakeries, and long walks into the forest with a bucket in
Młoda Kapusta Zasmażana When young cabbage shows up in Poland, it’s a sign that real cooking season begins — light, fresh, and full of flavor. Poles need Fried Young Cabbage with Bacon to feel a real Spring:) This dish is one of those everyday classics. Nothing fancy, just a few simple ingredients, but prepared the
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
Homemade Raspberry Syrup – A Taste of Polish Tradition There’s nothing quite like Homemade Raspberry Syrup. Sweet, fragrant, and full of summer flavor, it’s one of those pantry treasures that make winter so much brighter. In Poland, many families keep bottles of raspberry syrup ready for tea, pancakes, or even semolina pudding (kasza manna) –
Knedle ze Śliwkami Polish Plum Knedle are one of my favorite Summer sweet dinners from childhood. Sweet & cinnamon flavored plums, soft potato dough and crispy buttered breadcrumbs, topped with sweet cream, make Knedle a special dish, that is loved by all Poles. One of the tastes of Polish Summer. If you have potatoes left
Kociołek from the Fire There is something magical about cooking outdoors over an open fire. In Poland, one of the beloved campfire dishes is kociołek -Polish Campfire Pot– a rustic layered casserole of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in a cast-iron pot set right into the embers. It’s a dish of gatherings – family reunions,
Mom’s Stuffed Zucchini – A Classic Polish Comfort Dish Some recipes taste like childhood. For me, one of them is Stuffed Baked Zucchini – big zucchini stuffed with ground meat and rice, slowly baked until tender, then topped with melted cheese. It was one of my mom’s specialties – a humble, comforting dish that filled
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,
Polish Sweet Yeast Buns with Cheese and Fruit – Drożdżówki z serem i owocami Polish Sweet Yeast Buns with Cheese and Fruit are fluffy, soft, slightly sweet, filled with twaróg cheese and topped with juicy fruit. If you grew up in a Polish household, you know exactly what I’m talking about. These are the buns
Zupa Ogórkowa If you grew up in a Polish household, you’ve probably tasted Zupa Ogórkowa – Polish Dill Pickle Soup. Maybe you didn’t always appreciate it as a kid (“Soup made of pickles? Seriously, Babcia?”), but now… now you dream of that tangy, creamy, comfort-in-a-bowl magic. This is the soup that showed up when you
Strawberry Knedle – A Taste of Polish Summer Every Polish child love them, even though more popular are these filled with plum. As long as plum season is still to come, try Strawberry Knedle. Soft, slightly chewy dumplings filled with sweet, juicy strawberries. Served warm, coated in golden buttered breadcrumbs and sprinkled with sugar. If
Strawberry & Rhubarb Kompot – A Taste of Polish Summer If you grew up in a Polish home or visited a Polish milk bar even once, you probably remember kompot – that sweet, fruit-based drink always served with dinner. Room temperature, no ice, no bubbles – just fruit, sugar, and water. Simple and honest. Today
Cold Polish Cheesecake with Strawberries – Summer Treat in the Garden A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being invited to a beautiful outdoor photo session by Lady Linens. The setting was magical – a lush garden next to a charming old villa. It was a dreamy day filled with sunshine, fresh strawberries,
Creamy Rice Pudding with Strawberries – A Taste of Childhood Some desserts aren’t just about flavor — they carry memories, emotions, and the warmth of home. This creamy rice pudding with strawberries was one of those special treats in my childhood. Served warm or chilled, it felt like a hug in a bowl, something that
Pork Tenderloin in Creamy Mushroom Sauce – A Taste of Polish Forests and Family Meals There’s something truly special about gathering for a family dinner. Sitting together, sharing a meal, laughing, catching up on each other’s day – it’s a tradition that’s easy to lose in the fast pace of modern life. But I believe
Lithuanian Cold Barszcz – A Taste of Grandma’s Summer Kitchen When I was a child, the first real sign of summer wasn’t the calendar date – it was the day my grandma brought out her big enamel pot and started chopping young beets. That’s when we knew it was time for Lithuanian Cold Barszcz –
Stuffed Peppers – A Polish Classic with a Little Twist For many of us, food is memory. And Stuffed Bell Peppers (papryki nadziewane) are one of those dishes that bring us right back to a family kitchen in Poland — comforting, simple, and full of flavor. I’m sharing my favorite version of this classic today
There’s something about spring that always brings me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. The days were getting longer, the windows were open, and the smell of butter, onion, and fresh dill meant only one thing: young cabbage was in season. Time for Easy Polish Braised Cabbage:) This simple dish – młoda kapusta zasmażana – is
Traditional Polish Christmas Eve Mushroom Soup (Zupa Grzybowa Wigilijna) This Polish Christmas Eve Mushroom Soup is a classic dish served during Wigilia, the Christmas Eve dinner. It’s a rich, aromatic soup made from a mix of fresh and dried wild mushrooms, simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth. This version is meatless, making it a perfect