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Sernik: Polish Cheesecake Recipe

Mouth-wateringly delicious, the sernik is a rich and creamy Polish cheesecake that is worth the wait! Baked with farmer’s cheese and refrigerated for a touch of cool, it’s perfect for dessert or as a tea-time snack. What is Sernik? Sernik is a delicious Polish Cheesecake that’s as popular as paczki, szarlotka, and babka, and maybe …

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Polish Wild Mushroom Soup: Zupa Grzybowa

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 …

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Kapusta z Grzybami: Sauerkraut with Mushrooms Recipe

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 …

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Polish Red Borscht Recipe (Barszcz Czerwony)

A rich earthy beetroot soup, the Barszcz Czerwony is a popular dish for Christmas and Easter. The colorful tasty Polish soup dish is gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan. What is Barszcz Czerwony? Traditionally made with zakwas or beet kvass, the Polish red borscht soup or Barszcz Czerwony has been made since the 13th century and considered …

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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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Panettone: Italian Christmas Cake

The dome-shaped Italian panettone is the perfect treat for the holiday season! Try this sweet Christmas bread with candied peel and raisins at home! Sparkling fizzy Prosecco and delicious Italian sweet bread Panettone, the makings of a traditional Italian Christmas! You’ll often find stores selling gift baskets with this combination during the holiday season! What …

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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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Meatless Mushroom Wellington Recipe

Mushroom Wellington is the perfect meatless snack. Made without meat, this version using filo pastry and mushrooms is rich, hearty and flavorful! The tasty vegetarian Mushroom Wellington is a popular twist on the Beef Wellington that was named after Duke Wellington’s defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The beef Wellington in …

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