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Babka
II
Orange
zest and raisins make this Polish Easter bread a special treat. Makes 2 loaves ( 24
servings).
Babka
Traditional
Polish Easter bread. Serve as a coffee cake for breakfast or with tea. Makes 3 - 8
inch babkas ( 36 servings).
Bitkas
This
is traditional Polish beef dish. I recommend to
prepare it in the evening, do first
heating, go to bed, and
finish on the day after. Meat needs to
be hammered
thoroughly. The dish is time
consuming, but all your guests will
pronounce you the king of the cooks!
My serving suggestion: Put
some buckwheat cereals on 1/3 of the
plate, 2 to 3 bitkas
on next 1/3 of the plate, and pour
some sauce over the
cereals. Leave last 1/3 of the plate
free for the vegetable
salad of any kind. I like sour cabbage
combined with carrots
and apples. The meat just melts in
your mouth, and you
will hear the quiet sighs of
contentment around the table.
Suddenly all guests stop talking and
they START EATING. The
dish is rather spicy, (I do it medium,
our kids are 10 and
8), but it leaves a very light
sweetish taste afterwards
on your tongue. The dish goes
perfectly with cold beer,
preferably lager. The kids get peach
juice. Prep Time: approx. 30
Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 9 Hours .
Makes 6 to 8 servings .
Borscht
with Meat
I like to
simmer the beef and bacon for up to 6 hours,
then let sit overnight in the broth to cool.
Skim the
excess fat and cut the meats into bite-size
pieces. Re-heat,
adding the beets, cabbage, onions, leeks, and
sausage. I
don't think that the carrots are necessary or
add anything
to the recipe. I've added several varieties of
sausage to
give added flavors but the milder Polish
sausages seem to
go better with the soft and sweet flavors of
the beets.
Serve with fresh bread. Prep Time: approx. 30
Minutes. Cook
Time: approx. 2 Hours 10 Minutes. Makes 12
servings .
Candied
Kielbasa
Kielbasa, also called kielbasy
or Polish sausage, is a
spicy sausage usually made with pork (though beef is
sometimes added). It comes in chunky links, and is sold
precooked. I haven't met anyone yet who didn't like this dish.
I
even like it and I really don't care for kielbasa that
much! Another bonus is that it is easy to make, and is yet
another recipe for your slow cooker. Prep Time: approx. 5
Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 1 Hour . Makes 8 servings .
Duck
Soup (Czarnina)
This is an old Polish recipe
that was used at Easter
time. This recipe is traditionally served with home made
noodles. If desired the fruit can be removed, leaving broth to
serve with noodle. If you do not know where to purchase a
duck, contact a local farmer or butcher. If you prepare
your own poultry be sure to add 1/2 cup vinegar to duck
blood to prevent coagulation. Makes 12 servings .
Halushki
This is a traditional Polish recipe handed down from my
grandma. Its quick, simple, inexpensive, tasty and makes
enough to feed an army. Prep Time: approx. 45 Minutes.
Makes 8 servings .
Kapusta
Kapusta is a great side dish
at any meal and even makes a
great main dish for vegetarians. This recipe was passed down
by my Polish grandmother. I grew up with it at every
holiday meal and just love it. Sauerkraut takes on a whole new
flavor when baked and is really delicious! Try it and see for
yourself! Prep Time: approx. 20 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 1
Hour 10 Minutes. Makes 6 servings .
Kielbasa
and Cabbage
This smoked, Polish sausage
dish is great for company!
It is super good and easy, and can be prepared well in
advance of company arrival. Complete meal by adding baked
potato, fruit salad, and bread. Prep Time: approx. 10 Minutes.
Cook Time: approx. 30 Minutes. Makes 4 servings .
Kielbasa
and Veggies
Veggies,
potatoes and Polish sausage topped with melted Cheddar cheese make this a delicious
casserole. This recipe is so simple, it's the one thing my
husband makes himself!
When I do it, I like to add green and
red bell peppers, but
it's really all in what you want to do
with it. Enjoy! Prep Time: approx. 15 Minutes. Cook Time:
approx. 1 Hour . Makes
4 servings .
Kolaczki
Jam filled
Holiday cookies which have been a tradition for every Polish Christmas Eve I can remember.
Makes 4 dozen ( 24 servings).
Kruschicki
This recipe is from my
grandmother: the secret is to roll the dough thin for a light, crisp cookie. Polish bow
tie cookies. Makes 10 dozen ( 60 servings).
Paska
Bread
This
traditional Polish egg bread is wonderfully light with a slightly sweet flavor. Prep
Time: approx. 30 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 50
Minutes. Makes 3 round loaves (18 servings).
Pierogi
II
These
are dough pockets filled with cottage cheese, boiled and served with sour cream
gravy. My step-grandmother was Russian/Polish and she made these
but we called them
Vereneke. If desired, serve with sour
cream that is heated but
not boiling, and crisp fried bacon.
Prep Time: approx. 20
Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 10
Minutes. Makes 12 pierogi ( 12
servings).
Platski
These are
thin, crispy, fried potato pancakes. They are delicious!! This recipe has been passed down
generations in my
Polish family. Platski are very easy to make
and taste fabulous. But I must warn you: these are very
addictive!! Prep Time: approx. 10 Minutes. Cook Time: approx.
20 Minutes. Makes 4 servings .
Polish
Beef Soup With Liver Balls
This is an old Polish classic
recipe. Serve over noodles. Makes 4 servings .
Polish
Bouja Soup
Feeding an army?
Here's the solution! Prep Time: approx. 40 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 5 Hours . Makes 25 -30
servings .
Polish
Cabbage Noodles
Sauteed
cabbage and onions with noodles, a perfect last minute meatless meal!! Makes 5 - 6
servings .
Polish
Christmas Cookies
My mother in
law has a polish name for these but my husband and brothers always just called them
"Polish Christmas Cookies". They are very easy to make and
have a nice anise flavor to them. Makes 5 to 6 dozen ( 72
servings).
Polish
Dill Pickle Soup
Serve with your favorite
hamburger. This soup tastes best chilled, the next day. Makes 6 - 8 servings .
Polish
Mistakes
A great appetizer that is
loved by all, especially men. Serve these meaty, cheesy delights on game day! For later
use, place the topped bread on a cookie sheet in the freezer for 1 hour. Once frozen, the slices may be stored in
freezer bags. Prep Time: approx. 10 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 10 Minutes. Makes 15 servings .