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
Kluski Szare If You like potato dumplings, you’d love Kluski Szare. They are called grey – because of their greyish coloring, which is a result of using raw potatoes. Grey Potato Dumplings are regional Polish dish, they are most popular in Greater Poland and in Silesia. They are delicious with fried diced kiełbasa and onions.
Sztuka Mięsa in Horseradish Sauce is an old Polish dish. ‘Sztuka Mięsa’ literally means – a piece of meat. It is a simple dish – a piece of meat is slowly simmered and then sliced and served under a delicious sauce. The other advantage is that you cook once a big batch and you have
Feel like Żurek, but don’t have kwas? You can make kwas yourself, if you have spare 5-7 days. Fortunately there is a way out, to enjoy delicious Żurek without waiting. One of my foodie friends, who often sends me inspiration for new recipes, asked me for a Żurek for Cheaters recipe and here it is:)
Polish Style Kotlet De Volaille Chicken De Volaille is a delicious dish, in Poland it is often served on weddings, first communions receptions, but also you can come across them in office canteens and of course in Polish food restaurants. It’s known in many European countries, France, Ukraine, it is even called sometimes Chicken Kyiv.
Strawberries got much cheaper, as they are in full season. To preserve this deliciousness for Winter, I made Polish strawberry jam, exactly as my Mom used to make in my childhood. With no jelling sugar, simple and short list of ingredients. Sugar and lemon juice are preservatives, they help to preserve jam over Winter. Although
Barszcz Ukraiński This is my mom’s version of Barszcz Ukraiński. Polish Ukrainian Barszcz is probably more Polish than Ukrainian, this is just a soup that we call Barszcz Ukraiński. Compared to typical Polish barszcz there is more vegetables and for me, the main difference is that we add white beans and cabbage to Polish Ukrainian
Leniwe pierogi, leniwe kluski Lazy pierogi are a treat to many Polish kids. They are delicate in texture, they taste great with breadcrumbs sauteed in butter. If you are serving lazy pierogi for kids – sugar is necessary, for many adults too 😀 The main ingredient is twaróg– Polish farmer’s cheese. What to do if
In Winter I love eating sauerkraut and I often cook it. I like Fuczki – fritters with sauerkraut, I like Sauerkraut croquettes and I like Spare ribs and sauerkraut. It’s complete dish for the whole family, filling, hearty and comforting. I try to buy lean spare ribs, as they are rather fat in their nature.
Zupa z fasoli “Piękny Jaś” Once I came across fresh large bean on the local farmer market, I wanted to cook Bean and Sausage Soup. The bean was called Piękny Jaś, meaning: Handsome Johnny:) This flat, kidney-shaped bean is white, large, delicate and a little bit sweat in taste. It is actually a regional specialty,
The story of my Creamy horseradish soup is short – I heard about in a tv show by Magda Gessler – she is doing this popular show on restaurants makeover in Poland – Kuchenne Rewolucje, I just thought this soup must have been good. One day I put a pot with water and chicken on
Today there is something special for you, a great guest on my blog, let me introduce you my friend’s Grandma. She is leaving in the Eastern Poland in Włodawa, near Belarus and Ukrainian border and has made thousands of pierogi in her life:) Her favorite are Pierogi Ruskie, made with potato and cheese filling. Ladies
Kwaśnica [kvah-shnee-tsah] Winter school break in Poland has just finished. This year there was not much snow or almost not at all, the only destination for skiing was Mountains. Zakopane, Karpacz, Białka and Bukowina Tatrzańska – these are the most popular Winter resorts, that deserve to go, you can feel and see there the magic
Polish smoked sausage is always good, but if you need a quick and easy dinner, buy few pieces and serve it boiled. For boiled Polish smoked kiełbasa choose good kind of sausage. In Poland there is a lot of them, but you need to be careful and check the ingredients, as producers are often trying
In Poland we love one pot dishes, just like this one: Polish Pork Stew. You invest your time once and get a dinner for a whole family and friends and few extra servings to take to work the next week:) Check other Polish main courses here: Polish Dinner.
Fasolka po Bretońsku The recipe for Polish Beans with Kiełbasa is very easy, there is a lot of freedom involved, you can add more beans or more kiełbasa or seasoning according to your taste. Once you make it, you won’t need a recipe any more. Making is quite intuitive, try and let me know in
Polska Kiełbasa Zapiekana z Kapustą Kiszoną Polish Oven Roasted Kiełbasa and Sauerkraut is a perfect idea for Autumn and Winter warming, hearty and comforting Polish meal. Choose good Polish smoked kiełbasa – it should have some fat in it, to spread the taste all over the sauerkraut and make the dish complete:) Don’t forget to
Rosół z kluskami lanymi Rosół with Drop Noodles is a special homemade soup in many Polish families. It reminds our Grandmas and childhood. One of the readers on facebook said: “First soup and noodle making lesson I had, standing on a stool, at the stove with my babciu”. Thank you DaMo! Rosół in Poland is
Paszteciki z Kapustą i Grzybami My Mum used to bake this kind of small Sauerkraut and Mushrooms Buns to accompany beets borscht on Christmas Eve. Unfortunately when I asked her, she did not remember the recipe, what is more interesting, she even didn’t remember that she has been actually baking them:) Eventually I decided to
Krupnik Maślakowy Mushroom Barley Soup is a great seasonal dinner idea for Autumn. If you happen to get fresh wild mushrooms you need to try it. The add of barley makes the soup more filing and comforting in chilling weather. In September my friend Agnieszka took me to her old Summer place at the end