• Polish Carrot Salad (Surówka z marchewki)

    Polish Carrot Salad (Surówka z marchewki)

    Polish Carrot Salad is probably the most classic side dish in Poland. Although carrots came into Europe around the 14th century. Poland’s recorded use of carrots only begins…

  • Crispy Sweetcorn (Prażona kukurydza)

    Crispy Sweetcorn (Prażona kukurydza)

    Background Have you ever got to a place in your cooking routine where you just can’t sum up the enthusiasm of another night with garden peas or carrots as a side on the plate? Well the Poles certainly did, and that’s where this simple but rather genius Crispy Sweetcorn recipe came from. The history, like…

  • Cottage Cheese Stuffed Cucumbers (Ogórki faszerowane twarożkiem)

    Cottage Cheese Stuffed Cucumbers (Ogórki faszerowane twarożkiem)

    Background Cottage Cheese Stuffed Cucumbers don’t have a clear history. Many have different opinions on how and where they started in Poland. One things is for sure, they are very popular flagship dish for special occasions and barbecues in Poland. Taking only 3 ingredients these tasty, refreshing creamy treats are an excellent compliment to meat…

  • Polish Potato Pancakes (Placki ziemniaczane)

    Polish Potato Pancakes (Placki ziemniaczane)

    Polish Potato Pancakes became popular in the late 18th century, as a result of potatoes becoming cheaper and more secure in their availability for the everyday Polish person. The recipe itself is believed to originate from…

  • Cottage Cheese Potatoes (Gzik)

    Cottage Cheese Potatoes (Gzik)

    Cottage Cheese Potatoes (Gzik) is an officially recognised dish of the Wielkopolska region in central-west Poland. Dating back to the 1800’s, the dish is believed to be created by countryside grandmothers. Who were making use of the…