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Bitki and Mushroom Sauce

Traditional Polish Braised Pork Cutlets with Creamy Mushroom Sauce Polish cuisine is full of comforting, hearty dishes that highlight simple yet rich flavors. One such classic is Bitki Wieprzowe—tender braised pork cutlets, slowly cooked to perfection and served with a creamy mushroom sauce made from dried wild mushrooms. Bitki and Mushroom Sauce is a true […]

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Polish Style Beef Stroganoff

Polish Style Beef Stroganoff (Bef Strogonow) Polish Style Beef Stroganoff is a hearty, flavorful dish, perfect for warming up during colder months. While it shares its origins with the classic Russian dish, the Polish version has unique touches, such as the addition of pickles and a slightly richer, more flavorful sauce. Today, let me share

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Herring in Mustard Sauce

Herring is one of the most iconic dishes in Polish cuisine. Found on holiday tables, especially during Christmas and Easter, this delicacy reflects Poland’s deep-rooted love for seafood, preserved foods, and bold flavors. Today, we’re sharing a classic yet slightly modernized version of Śledzie w Sosie Musztardowym—Polish Herring in Mustard Sauce. This version incorporates turmeric

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Fluffy Yeast Apple Racuchy

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

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Christmas Eve Mushroom Soup

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

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Caramel Wafer Cakes

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.

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Szyszki – Caramel Cones

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,

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Caraway Soup with Semolina Dumplings

Caraway Soup with Semolina Dumplings, originally from the Kraków region, is a simple yet flavorful dish with several regional variations. I hadn’t tried it before, but one day, with some leftover Sunday Rosół, I decided to give it a go. The result was surprisingly aromatic but still gentle—not overpowering—so I think even those who aren’t

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Old Polish Gingerbread

Traditional Polish Long-Maturing Gingerbread – Piernik Staropolski It might seem unusual to start preparing a Christmas cake as early as the beginning of November, but this is no ordinary cake. Piernik Staropolski, or Old Polish Gingerbread, requires 5–6 weeks (or more) to develop its rich, complex flavor. This gingerbread has a deep-rooted history in Polish

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Polish Zielonka Mushroom Broth

Rosół z zielonek, Rosół z prośnianek In Poland, Gąska Zielonka, Tricholoma equestre, known locally as zielonka, is a popular and legally approved wild mushroom. Mushroom lovers in the States and other English speaking countries may know this fungi as the man on horseback or yellow knight. In Poland it’s highly regarded by mushroom enthusiasts and

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Silesian Ciapkapusta – Panczkraut

Silesian Ciapkapusta also known as Panczkraut, embodies the essence of Silesian cuisine – simple, hearty, and full of flavor. This dish combines potatoes, sauerkraut, and crispy bacon, creating a harmonious blend of rich, distinct tastes. For decades, Ciapkapusta has graced the tables of Silesian families, especially during the colder months when a filling, warming meal

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Polish Sour Meatball Soup

Zupa Kwaśny Klops ze szturanymi ziemniakami Kwaśny Klops is a regional Polish Sour Meatball Soup from the Pomerania region, known for its unique sour taste and comforting warmth. The name “Kwaśny Klops” translates to “Sour Meatball”, reflecting the soup’s distinctive flavor profile, which comes from a combination of tangy ingredients and tender meatballs simmered in

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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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