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Traditional Polish Chicken Soup – Rosół
Rosół or Polish Chicken Soup is a traditional Polish soup, that me and my siblings loved the most when growing up. I call Rosół the queen of Polish soups. My…
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Polish Potato Dumplings – Kluski Ziemniaczane
Polish Potato Dumplings aka Kluski Ziemniaczane are extremely simple to make, very tasty and super budget friendly. We used to make them a lot when growing up. There were three…
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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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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 – 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 summer salad when I was growing up. My Dad loved to cook and he was good at it. The food was simple…
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Polish Cucumber Salad – Mizeria
This super refreshing, creamy and crunchy Polish cucumber salad, also known as Mizeria, is incredibly simple to make and very delicious. My Mom lives a few steps away from the…
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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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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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