Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
12 recipes
Bigos
A rich, thick stew of sauerkraut and fresh cabbage, pork, smoked sausage, dried mushrooms and prunes — a classic Polish dish that tastes even better the next day.
White Borscht
A traditional Polish Easter soup made with rye sourdough starter, white sausage, smoked bacon and horseradish — tangy, spicy, hearty and fragrant.
Sauerkraut with Peas
A hearty Polish Christmas stew of soft sauerkraut, well-cooked peas, and golden onion.
Silesian Kluski
Traditional Silesian potato and starch dumplings — light balls with a signature dimple in the middle, boiled in water and served with butter or a hearty meat gravy.
Kotlet Schabowy (Breaded Pork Cutlet)
A crispy, juicy pork cutlet in a triple breading — a signature dish of Polish cuisine made from a whole pounded piece of pork loin rather than ground meat.
Sauerkraut and Mushroom Crepe Croquettes
Thin golden crepes filled with a rich sauerkraut and wild mushroom filling, fried until crisp.
Lazanki with Cabbage
A classic Polish Christmas Eve dish: tender lazanki pasta, braised sauerkraut and fragrant dried porcini mushrooms with caraway seeds.
Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad)
Classic Polish mizeria — crisp, thinly sliced cucumbers in a cool sour cream dressing with dill.
Polish Potato Pancakes with Mushroom Sauce
Crispy golden potato pancakes with a delicate creamy mushroom sauce — a Polish home classic for a hearty dinner.
Leek and Egg Salad
A delicate Polish salad with mild leek, hard-boiled eggs, sweet corn and crisp apple in a mayonnaise dressing.
Breton-style Beans
A hearty stew of white beans, smoked bacon and sausage in a rich tomato sauce with marjoram — a beloved Polish comfort dish for the cold season, traditionally served with bread.
Lithuanian Cold Borsch (Šaltibarščiai)
A refreshing cold beet soup made with kefir, crisp cucumber, fresh herbs and egg, served with warm potatoes on the side.