Apple vinegar (aka apple cider vinegar, ACV) is considered to be a healthier alternative to distilled white vinegar. It's got its own character, a...
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Bread Bowl
An edible bread bowl is an interesting traditional way of serving certain soups in Poland. Typically, żurek and barszcz biały (literally, "white...
Sauerkraut Soup (Kapuśniak)
The versatility of sauerkraut as an ingredient in Polish cuisine cannot be overstated. I've already written about the hunter's stew (bigos), this...
Labneh
Yoghurt is one of the dairy products that I make constantly. Not only is it delicious, but it is also versatile and can be used in dishes from many...
Lemonade
It's common knowledge that sugary carbonated drinks are, to put it mildly, not the healthiest. Is it possible to make such a drink at home so that...
Easter Paskha
It's been served in my family home for years, usually around Easter. Paskha is a quark-based dessert with dried fruit and nuts, known in many Slavic...
Żurek
This had to happen sooner or later. Żurek, also known as żur (pronounced like the French word jour) is one of Poland's most famous soups, and a...
Pierogi leniwe
In my family home, leniwe were always called "lazy dumplings", though they are also known as pierogi. Both names make sense in a way. Regardless of...