Few weeks ago I met a Greek couple living in Warsaw. Dimitris asked me to show him how to cook Bigos. When we talked about Polish cuisine, Anja said that soups are something special for Poland. And this is a fact: in Poland soups are a staple in Polish homes for dinner. You can get
Beef Tongues in Aspic is a dish that in Poland is served for Christmas or New Years Eve. This is an old style food, zero waste cooking and oh so yummy:) The best beef tongues in aspic I remember made our neighbor, Mirka:) The whole preparing process may be repulsive to some people, but the
I don’t remember my Grandma using pumpkin, it was not popular those days. It became popular only recently, my sister would cook spicy oriental version of the soup, with curry powder and chili. I decided to cook delicate Baked Pumpkin Soup, milky, buttery, with a hint of garlic. Try also other Polish seasonal Autumn food
Polish Apple Pancakes Apple Racuchy are one of the favorite Polish suppers. Children love them and they are simple and easy to make. I don’t add sugar inside, so you can keep them low caloric or sprinkle Racuchy with lots of powder sugar. My Racuchy are crispy and fluffy, even though I don’t use yeast
Quick Pickled Cabbage is crunchy, sweet and spicy. Can go as a side dish to a dinner, can accompany meats (Polish kotlety schabowe), potato casserole or any dish that needs a kick. It’s ready to eat on the very next day. Use first spring cabbage to get the best of it. Most importantly quick pickled
Polish Plum Potato Dumplings 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 from dinner,
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Polish Kaszanka is a sausage made of pig’s blood and groats (buckwheat or barley). Some cooks add pig’s liver, depending on the region. It’s traditional polish food. Originally it was a dish prepared after pig sticking, to use all the parts of the pig. It has quite high levels of fat and cholesterol, but at
In July in Poland string beans are getting cheaper and cheaper, so I’m having them every second day. I eat it steamed, keeping it low caloric or.. fry and add garlic and breadcrumbs:) Believe me, once you try it, you will love String Beans with Breadcrumbs. Or not, hmm, maybe it’s just me:) Try more
Young cabbage is sweet and delicate, it is cooking fast. It is not likely to give a stomach problems as may an old cabbage, stewed for hours. In case of young cabbage soup I minimize the seasoning, just to keep the taste natural. Try Young Cabbage Soup on Pork Bones. So good with new potatoes!
If you are looking for healthier dessert, try this recipe for Oatmeal Cookies. It’s easy, quick to make and delicious. Let’s admit – it’s not a dietetic dish, it has an amount of butter and quite a lot of sugar. Be aware;) For more Polish desserts check: http://cookinpolish.com/category/recipes/desserts/.
In spring, when vegetables start to grow, they are the freshest and the most delicious. Cabbage, potatoes, dill, cucumber- it is hard to resist:) This is a great time to try Polish Stewed Young Cabbage. For more cabbage Polish recipes check: http://cookinpolish.com/tag/cabbage/.
Cauliflower Spring Soup is great in spring, when cauliflower is fresh and beautiful, but actually you can prepare it throughout the year- using frozen cauliflower.
Early spring is a great time for using stinging nettle in the kitchen. Pokrzywianka – Stinging Nettle Soup is healthy and easy to prepare. Remember to get only top parts of the youngest nettles, away from the motorways. For the soup I also use other herbs I find. This time it was young sorrel and
Sałatka Jarzynowa I remember from my childhood that Polish Vegetable Salad – sałatka jarzynowa – was a must for each Easter, Christmas, birthdays and – very popular those times in Poland – name days. In the 80-ties mayonnaise was hard to get in stores, so we used to prepare it at home. It was fun
After Easter dishes full of mayonnaise, meat and creamy cakes this is a time to get back to ordinary life. Before you weigh yourself after Easter, give some time to yourself:) Our stomachs need some rest. What do you say on meat balls in tomato sauce? No frying, less calories and less time spent in
Liver and onions has its origins in Jewish cuisine. Jewish culture has been alive in Polish culture for centuries and has influenced also Polish cuisine. Liver and Onions is one of the most popular ways of preparing the liver. My Babcia Emilka served Liver and onions once a month or so, it was cheap (still
Either you love or hate it. Polish Tripe Soup – Flaki has lots of proponents and the same number of opponents:) Several years ago it was a standard starter on weddings, nowadays you are usually faced with a choice: tripe soup or chicken soup (Rosół recipe).I always take Flaki! 🙂 For me using tripes, liver
Looking for a light and healthy dinner idea, that will suit both children and adults? Try this recipe for Meat Balls in a Dill Sauce. Check also: Polish recipes for salads: http://cookinpolish.com/tag/salad/.
Zupa szczawiowa Polish Sorrel Soup is one of my top 3 best soups from childhood:) Sour and sweet, made of sorrel collected last summer and preserve in the jar for the rest of the season. In Spring I make sorrel soup with fresh sorrel, fresh with no fertilizers used for growing, as I always collect
Kapusta postna Lenten cabbage with mushrooms is in Poland usually served on Christmas Eve, but it is also popular dish during Lent. Healthy, sour – enjoy!