Polish Cuisine

Polish Food & Recipes

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

Naleśniki: Polish Crepes

aleśniki are Polish-style crepes or thin pancakes that hold a cherishe place in Polish cuisine. Thinner and more delicate than American pancakes but similar to French crêpes, naleśniki are incredibl...

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Napoleonka

apoleonka is one of Poland's most beloved pastries - layers of delicate flaky puff pastry alternating with rich vanilla custard cream, topped with characteristic pink and white icing in a distinctiv...

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Ogórkowa: Poland's Beloved Pickle Soup

górkowa, or Polish pickle soup, is one of the most distinctive and belove soups in Polish cuisine. This tangy, creamy soup featuring pickled cucumbers as the star ingredient represents the Polish ge...

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Okroszka: Refreshing Cold Summer Soup

kroszka (Polish spelling of the Russian okroshka) is a refreshing cold sou traditionally made with kvass (fermented rye beverage), fresh vegetables, herbs, hard-boiled eggs, and sometimes meat or sa...

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Paczki

aczki (pronounced "POONCH-kee") are deep-fried Polish donuts that have achieve legendary status both in Poland and Polish-American communities. These rich, filled pastries are distinguished by their...

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Pierniczki

ierniczki (pronounced "pyer-NEECH-kee") are traditional Polish gingerbrea cookies - small, spiced cookies that fill Polish homes with warmth and aroma, particularly during the Christmas season. Thes...

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Piernik

iernik is Poland's beloved spiced honey cake, a dense, aromatic gingerbrea that holds a special place in Polish culinary tradition. Unlike the soft American gingerbread or hard gingerbread cookies, ...

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Pierogi

ierogi are undoubtedly Poland's most iconic dish, cherished by Poles worldwid and increasingly popular among food lovers everywhere. These delicious dumplings consist of unleavened dough filled with...

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