This Polish Cream of Mushroom Soup is super easy to make and delivers on flavor. Traditionally this soup would be served with little pastry balls called ‘Groszek Ptysiowy,’ but they’re hard to find outside of Poland. So, instead, I suggest using bread croutons, which can be done in no time and also taste amazing. If…
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Polish Meat Pierogi
Meat Pierogi is an absolute staple in Polish cuisine. For the filling, you can use up meat from a broth, or you can use up your leftover turkey, or you could just cook some pork, chicken, or beef for the filling of this pierogi (I’ll show you how). If you want to just see the…
Borscht (Barszcz Czerwony) – Authentic Polish Recipe
Borscht – authentic Polish soup, is also known as Barszcz Czerwony. It’s a classic dish that is traditionally served on Christmas Eve. It’s made from beets and it has a clean, almost see-through consistency; it can be served in mugs to drink, or in bowls with Polish mushroom “uszka” pierogi, or Sauerkraut and Mushroom Pierogi. Borscht…
Mushroom Pierogi “Uszka” for Borscht
In Poland Mushroom Pierogi called “Uszka” are traditionally served in Borscht on Christmas Eve. They’re made from both dry and fresh mushrooms, and a simple pierogi dough of flour, water, milk, and butter. They’re beautiful and easier to make than you’d think. This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy HERE. Mushroom…
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast – Easy Crockpot Recipe
This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is an amazing alternative to roasting a whole bird. It’s perfectly moist, simple and delicious. With this recipe, you can have your favorite Thanksgiving meal any day of the week. And the best part about it is that most of the heavy lifting is done by the slow cooker. It…
Botwinka – Polish Young Beets Soup
Botwinka is a very famous Polish soup made from young beets, usually served during summer months when young beets are in season. If you’re just here for the Botwinka recipe, then please click on the “Jump to Recipe” button above. For those of you interested in the backstory here…let me start by saying that this…
Chicken Kiev (Classic Eastern European Recipe)
What is Chicken Kiev? Chicken Kiev is a super delicious dish made from the tenderized chicken breast; stuffed with compound butter, made with garlic and parsley; and then rolled and breaded (with a flour egg mixture and seasoned breadcrumbs). Once ready, it’s either fried (it can be deep-fried), baked, or seared on a pan and…
