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Chicken Kiev / De Volaille Recipe: Eastern European Style

Chicken Kiev is a breaded chicken breast that’s similar to the Ukrainian or Russian Cotelette De Volaille, or the Polish Kotlet De Volaille. The garlic butter stuffing makes this chicken dish exceptional! History of the Chicken De Volaille Chicken Kiev may have been an invention of Russian chefs who adopted French techniques or French chefs …

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Kopytka Recipe – Traditional Polish Potato Dumplings

These diamond-shaped Polish dumplings or “little hooves” made of mashed potatoes are the perfect replacement for rice, pasta, or bread. They go perfectly with some meaty dishes or even with some tasty golabki. Kopytka, literally “little hooves”, are one of the most traditional Polish dumplings – in a way they’re similar to Italian gnocchi, some …

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Golabki: Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

For Poles, Golabki needs no introduction. It’s always on Polish tables (especially at Christmas) regardless of which part of the country you’re coming from, and the recipe is always pretty much the same even if they’re being called golumpki quite often. It turns out that in the US Polish cabbage rolls are dominated by the …

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Traditional Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

A quintessentially British dish, Shepherd’s pie is made with ground lamb and seasonal veggies topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Flavorful and easy to bake at home! Did you know that what’s called Shepherd’s pie in America, is actually called a cottage pie in the UK and Ireland? This casserole-style dish of ground beef covered with …

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Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff With Noodles

This vegetarian version of the Beef Stroganoff is made with mushrooms and fettucini noodles. Hearty, savory, and comforting, the whole family will love this dish! Who Invented the Mushroom Stroganov? No one really knows the answer to this question. Mushroom Stroganoff, Mushroom Strogonoff, or Mushroom Stroganov started off as a vegetarian variant of the Beef …

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Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Casserole Recipe

Synonymous with Utah (where I actually live!), these cheesy funeral potatoes topped with crunchy cornflakes are a truly comforting dish. Make this ultimate comfort food at home that your kids will love! This cheesy potatoes dish is so comforting and heartwarming. No wonder it’s served at funerals too. A popular side dish at the funeral …

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Bigos – Polish Hunter’s Stew

Bigos is a rich stew that’s sometimes translated into ‘hunter’s stew’ is made with various types of chopped meats, sauerkraut and shredded fresh cabbage. The recipe generally changes from house to house but it’s very hearty and sometimes described as the Polish version of chili, but it takes 3-4 days to make the REAL Polish …

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