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As a native Pole I’m sharing my best Polish food recipes for those wanting to try them out at home! Polish cooking doesn’t have to be hard.

Rosol: Polish Chicken Soup

The perfect antidote to cold weather and the flu, Polish Chicken Rosol Soup is also a favorite for Sundays and Wedding days. The combination of clear chicken broth and silky kluski noodles is uniquely delicious. What is Rosol Soup? Rosol, pronounced ‘roh-soe’ is a broth-like soup made of chicken and root vegetables such as carrots, …

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Chlodnik: Polish Cold Beetroot Soup

Looking pretty in pink, the Chlodnik, also known as cold borscht soup is the perfect summer dish. This sour soup made from a mix of beetroots, beet greens, buttermilk, and cucumbers, is truly creamy and refreshing! About Polish Cold Beetroot Soup Almost fuschia pink in color, the Chlodnik soup is popular in most Eastern European …

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Kluski Slaskie: Silesian Dumplings

Kluski Slaski are traditional Silesian potato dumplings that are made with boiled potatoes and flour. Serve with sauce or a meaty gravy, they’re a filling meal that kids and adults love! What are Kluski Slaskie: Silesian Dumplings? Listed by the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Silesian dumplings are a protected regional dish. Originating …

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Ultimate Guide to Polish Food (by a Native Pole!)

As a native Pole, I’m delighted to take this opportunity to acquaint you with some of the finest examples of Polish cuisine. Traditional Polish food is rich in meats, bread, mushrooms, potatoes, and pickles of all sorts. Short History of Polish Cuisine I could go on and on about the history of Polish cuisine, as …

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Polish Moss Cake: Cream & Spinach Cake (Lesny Mech)

Bright green in color, the Polish lesny mech cake really resembles a forest floor. Topped with raspberries, pomegranates, and blueberries, the cream and spinach moss cake is the perfect summer treat! What is the Polish Moss Cake (Lesny Mech)? If you were to tell me a few months ago that spinach is a great addition …

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Polish Carpathian Cake: Karpatka Recipe

Two layers of choux rise unevenly to form the peaks of the Carpathian mountains. Sandwiched between these rocky peaks, the budyn is a lush vanilla cream custard that makes you grab a second helping of the Polish Karpatka cake! What is the Polish Carpathian Cake? Karpatka dates back to mid 20th century. The recipe was …

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Best Polish Chocolate & Candy to Try in Poland

From Wedel chocolate to Krówki Fudge and Prince Polo wafers, these lovely Polish candies make for exciting ways to indulge your sweet tooth. Best Polish Chocolate Poland, where I am from, has surprisingly a lot of local choices for chocolate and candy. I might be a bit biased, but I truly believe polish chocolate can compete on an international …

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