Polish Cuisine

Polish Food & Recipes

Discover traditional Polish dishes, recipes, and culinary traditions from the heart of Poland.

Babka Wielkanocna

abka Wielkanocna, or Easter babka, is one of Poland's most treasured holida cakes - a tall, cylindrical yeast cake that graces Polish Easter tables with its impressive height and delicate, buttery c...

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Barszcz: Poland's Iconic Beet Soup

arszcz, the vibrant ruby-red beet soup, is one of the most recognizabl dishes in Polish cuisine and a centerpiece of holiday celebrations. This elegant soup, with its deep crimson color and complex ...

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Bigos

igos, often called "Hunter's Stew," is considered Poland's national dish This hearty, complex stew combines sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, multiple types of meat, and aromatic spices into a dish that ge...

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Budyń

udyń (pronounced "BOO-din") is Poland's beloved creamy pudding, a smooth velvety dessert that has been a staple of Polish cuisine for generations. This simple milk-based dessert, thickened with star...

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Buraczki: Polish Beet Salad

uraczki, Polish beet salad, is a vibrant, tangy side dish featuring grate or diced beets dressed with vinegar, sugar, and horseradish. This colorful salad is a staple of Polish cuisine, appearing at...

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Cebularz: Lubelski Onion Flatbread

ebularz lubelski is a distinctive flatbread topped with caramelized onion and poppy seeds, a specialty of the city of Lublin in eastern Poland. This savory bread, with its golden, dimpled surface ge...

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Drożdżówki

rożdżówki (pronounced "drohzh-DOOV-kee") are beloved Polish yeast pastrie - sweet, soft rolls topped with various fillings like sweet cheese, fruit, streusel, or poppy seeds. These golden, pillowy p...

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Faworki

aworki, also known as chrust or chrusciki, are delicate, crispy Polish pastrie that literally translate to "little favors" or "ribbons." These light, airy treats are made from thin dough twisted int...

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