Apple pie

Polish Apple Pie – Szarlotka

Szarlotka aka Polish apple pie is a popular dessert in every Polish home, cafe and bakery. It’s easy to prepare with delicious, crispy shortcrust pastry, a lot of apple filling…

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Sauerkraut Soup

Polish Sauerkraut Soup – Kapuśniak

This Polish Sauerkraut Soup aka Kapusniak, is one of the heartiest soups you can make. It is sharp, smokey, comforting and budget-friendly. Undoubtedly one of the classics among Polish soups….

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Polish Mushroom Soup – Zupa grzybowa

Few soups have as much magical, soul-warming and comforting feeling as Polish mushroom soup, aka zupa grzybowa. If you are craving something really delicious on a cold day, this creamy…

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Polish Dill Pickle Soup

Polish Dill Pickle Soup – Zupa ogórkowa

Polish Dill Pickle Soup, also known as “Zupa Ogórkowa,” is a traditional Polish soup my Mom used to make very often during winter. We loved it so much, Mom would…

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My Dad’s lettuce salad

My Dad’s lettuce salad was probably my favourite salad when I was growing up. My Dad loved to cook and he was good at it. The food was simple but…

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cucumber salad

Polish Cucumber Salad – Mizeria

This super refreshing, creamy and crunchy Polish cucumber salad, also known as Mizeria, is incredibly simple but incredibly delicious. My Mom lives a few steps from the farmers market and…

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Polish Beet Salad

Polish Beet Salad – Buraczki zasmażane

Polish Beet Salad aka Buraczki zasmazane, is a very traditional and delicious addition to a dinner. Preparing beet salad is very simple, can be made with just few ingredients and…

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Kotlety mielone

Polish meat patties – Kotlety mielone

I learned how to make Polish meat patties or Kotlety mielone from my Mom and I have to admit that she is undoubtedly a master of making delicious cutlets. It…

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Polish potato pancakes Placki ziemiaczane

Polish potato pancakes aka Placki ziemniaczane

Polish potato pancakes, known as placki ziemniaczane in Polish, are filling, comforting, and delicious. They are simple to make, budget-friendly and are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Everyone has their favourite…

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Polish Potato casserole Kartoflak

Polish potato casserole – Kartoflak

Polish potato casserole aka Kartoflak, is a savoury baked dish made of grated potatoes, onions and smoked bacon. With a food prices at all time high, this dish is very…

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