Poland

Kopytka are Polish potato dumplings made by mashing potatoes, making them into a dough to shape and boiling.  This dish is enjoyed year-round, often served as a main course with a variety of toppings or sauces, such as breadcrumbs, onions, bacon, gravy or mushroom sauce. The word Kopytka translates to little hooves, referring to the shape.  …

Čupavci is a traditional Balkan dessert consisting of small, soft sponge cake squares covered in chocolate and desiccated coconut. They are particularly popular in Croatia and Bosnia where they are also hold significance as a Christmas cake, however they are also eaten in Serbia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and throughout the Balkans, albeit with a slightly …

Pączki are round, deep-fried doughnuts that are a popular sweet treat in Poland. They are made with basic ingredients such as flour, eggs, sugar and lard and come in a variety of flavors and fillings, ranging from traditional rose jam and plum jam, to contemporary favorites like custard and chocolate. In addition to sweet fillings, …

Bigos, also known as Hunter’s Stew, is a Polish dish made with meats, mushrooms, and sauerkraut, which are then fried and set to simmer for hours. It is enjoyed in colder months and often made in large batches, as it is well known that the leftovers only get better with time. It is the national …

Makowiec (or poppy seed roll) is a Polish dessert made of a yeast dough that is rolled over with a poppy seed filling containing ground poppy seed, butter, sugar, honey, raisins and walnuts. Makowiec is traditionally served during the Christmas season but is also enjoyed by many all year round. Origin & Cultural Significance Makowiec …

Polish cuisine is famous for its simplicity and diversity. Poland is one of the countries with the highest meat consumption in the world. There are many lakes and rivers in Poland, which is why fish also plays an important role in Poland’s cuisine. You are likely to come across Polish dishes made with herring, cod …

Zapiekanka, famously known as Polish pizza, is a type of open sandwich which is made with a half baguette to which sautéed mushrooms and gratin cheese are added. It is then baked until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted. To add more flavor to the dish, it is usually served with ketchup. …

Sernik is the name of the renowned cheesecake from Poland, which is considered a highlight of Polish cuisine. Its preparation involves a shortcrust pastry base with a high filling of layered cheese, sugar and eggs, which is refined with raisins, orange peel and other delicacies. The use of Twarog, also known as Polish Farmer’s Cheese, …

Śledzie is a popular Polish dish also known as “śledzie po Kaszubsku”. Śledzie consists of pickled herring often combined with sour cream, onions, apples and hard-boiled eggs. Commonly served on Christmas Eve, Śledzie is well loved in Poland as well as other countries by the Baltic Sea and the North Sea.  The word “Śledzie” is …

Nalesniki is a traditional dessert which originates in Poland. Literally meaning “thin pancakes”, this sweet delight is very popular in Polish cuisine. Although it is commonly used in breakfast, it can be consumed at any time of the day, more commonly in cold weather. Types of Naleśniki Naleśniki is commonly made worldwide with 2 variations …