First, ignore any racial connotations which might pop into your head when you read the title of this recipe – blame it on the literal translation, if you must. Basically, this is a dark, chocolatey cake, filled with a delicious vodka and cherry cream. Continue reading
Bigos is one of those hearty stews that every country seems to have, and consider their national dish. This one is typical of Poland, and uses everyday ingredients such as Sauerkraut (Kapusta) and smoked or unsmoked meat. Continue reading
Kopytka is a kind of Polish unfilled dumpling, generally served with home made sauerkraut, bbq ribs, and sauce. The name translates literally as ‘little hoofs’, and they are loved by children when served with sugar and sour cream. Continue reading
You either love or hate sauerkraut (popular in Germany and Poland – ours is a Polish recipe), which is made from fermented cabbage, and traditionally squashed by peoples feet (but not in this recipe)!. For those who love it, here’s the perfect method for how to make it at home. One word of warning though – you better hope your family like it to, because the house will smell like it for weeks! Continue reading
Firstly, let me just say that the recipe title should actually read ‘Buraczki Zasmarzane’, as my Polish wife pointed out, but I thought that might be too complicated for English speakers, when what we’re actually talking about is ‘Fried Beetroot’. Continue reading
