Pierogi, the quintessentially Polish dish that makes your mouth water. Everyone loves them! Easy to make at home, pierogi (the plural of pieróg) can be eaten as a snack, side dish, or as meal in itself. They’re perfect for dessert too! But what to serve with pierogi is a question I get asked often! Pierogi …
We, Poles, love beer! We’ve brewed it for hundreds of years. You may not think of Poland as a beer-producing country, but Poland has been producing beer for over a thousand years. Beer to Date: A Short History Of Beer in Poland Even King Boleslaw The Brave or Boleslaw I was a beer drinker! Born …
Pulpety in Dill Sauce or Klopsy w Sosie Koperkowym is a traditional Polish dish that can be ready in no time. Easy to make for lunch or dinner, the kids will love this creamy dish too! What Is Pulpety? Pulpety are the Polish word for meatballs. The plural of pulpet, pulpety are made of minced …
Leniwe Dumplings or lazy pierogi as they’re often called are delicious and easy to make. Easy to combine with different flavors, these cheesy dumplings can be eaten as a sweet or savory dish! What Are Pierogi Leniwe? Pierogi Leniwe are Polish dumplings made with flour, eggs, and twarog (a type of quark cheese). You’ll often …
Typically served for Christmas Eve dinner in Poland, Zupa Grzybowa is a traditional Polish wild mushroom soup that can be made with fresh or dried mushrooms. What’s Different About Zupa Grzybowa? Zupa Grzybowa is a hearty vegetarian Polish dish that was supposed to have been popularized by the people from Masovia but is eaten all …
Krokiety are golden brown Polish pancakes that are eaten with red borscht soup for Christmas. Of course, they’re perfect for other times of the year too and taste great with mushrooms, sauerkraut, onions, or meat! Krokiety is a savory Polish pancake that’s quite often made by rolling a nalesnik (closer to French crepe than American …
A staple of Polish cuisine, kielbasa sausages are eaten fried, grilled, baked, boiled, and in many more ways. You’ll find these meaty delights added to rice, pasta, soups, and even salads. Here’s everything you need to know about the origins of sausages, how Polish sausages are made, and how to cook kiełbasa. What Is Kielbasa? …
Zapiekanka, also known as Polish pizza is popular Polish street food. You’ll love this Polish open sandwich is topped with mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, and more! What Exactly Is Zapiekanka? Often served at street stalls in Poland, zapiekanka is a toasted open-topped or open-faced sandwich that was invented in the 1970s. It’s said that Edward Gierek, …
Kotlety Mielone are a popular Polish meat dish of flattened meat patties that are breaded and fried. Easy to make, they’re almost a staple part of the Polish diet! What is Kotlety Mielone? Kotlety Mielone are pan-fried Polish frikadeller meatballs made of ground meat. Their origins are unknown, but they’re popular in a number of …
Often eaten at the Christmas Eve dinner, this Polish sauerkraut and mushrooms dish is fairly easy to make. Known as kapusta or kapusta z grzybami, it’s also used as a filling for pierogi or krokiety. What Is Kapusta? Kapusta is a traditional Polish dish made by frying sauerkraut with mushrooms and onions. Traditionally, the mushrooms …