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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.

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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Polish Fried Sauerkraut Recipe: Kapusta Zasmażana

This traditional Polish winter dish made with fresh cabbage or sauerkraut is heartwarming on its own, but also goes really well with meaty sides such as ribs and chops. Sauerkraut, which is made by fermenting shredded cabbage, has been a staple food in Poland for centuries. The fermentation process helps to preserve the cabbage, making …

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Warm Shredded Beets: Polish Buraczki

Polish Warm Shredded Beets, also known as Ciepła Sałatka z Buraków or simply Buraczki in Polish, is a delicious and traditional dish in Polish cuisine. It’s a simple and easy-to-prepare salad made of shredded boiled beets mixed with chopped onions, garlic, and vinegar, and served warm. The dish is a popular side dish in Poland, …

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