Poland Archives - Page 3 of 7

Cress – Easter Table Decoration

Quick and low cost Easter table decoration – cress.

Szydełkowe Pisanki – Crochet Easter Eggs

Pattern for beautiful crochet Easter eggs / pisanki – step by step instructions.

Celeriac with Beets, Raisins and Walnuts aka Pink Waldorf Salad

Beetroots, celeriac, raisins, walnuts, mayonnaise… pink Waldorf salad. Bitter-sweet, just like LOVE, perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Faworki / Chruściki (Angel Wings) – Polish Fat Thursday’s Treats

Polish Fat Thursday / Tłusty Czwartek recipe for deep fried crispy biscuits.

Polish Custard Cream Slice with Salted Crackers & Chocolate Glaze

Quick, no bake custard cake recipe with salted crackers & chocolate glaze.

Leek & Mayo Sandwich Filler or Side Dish

Two ingredient traditional Polish sandwich filler or salad.

Quick Creamy Horseradish Sauce

INGREDIENTS 3 tbs plain flour 25g unsalted butter 400 ml of boiling water 1½ vegetable cubes (10g each) or stock powder 2-3 tbs grated horseradish crème fraîche – to taste METHOD In a saucepan heat flour and butter stirring constantly until it is bubbling. In a jug dissolve cubes in boiling water. Gradually stir in bullion […]

Mikołajki / St. Nicholas Day – 6th of December

St. Nicholas Day also known as Mikolaki celebrated on the 6th of December in Poland, Germany and other European countries.

Andrzejki / Eve of St. Andrew’s Day – Night of Magic & Fortune Telling

Andrzejki – Eve of St. Andrew’s Day – traditions and party ideas.

Kulebiak – Traditional Polish Sour Cabbage & Mushroom Pie

[Recipe by Babcia Ala, my mother.] INGREDIENTS for the dough 1 kg plain flour 100g fresh or 3⅓ tbs dry yeast 100g unsalted butter 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks, save the egg whites for brushing 1½ cup lukewarm milk 1 tsp grated nutmeg 1 tsp sea salt, less if butter is salted for the […]

Raffaello – Almond & Coconut Cream No Bake Cake

Recipe for no bake cake inspired by Raffaello from Ferrero Rocher.

Napoleonka – Polish Custard Cream Pie

Napoleonka recipe – Polish custard cream pie made out of two layers of pastry filled with custard cream and often decorated with layer of icing sugar.

My Granny’s Natural Remedy – Baltic Amber Liqueur / Spirit of Amber / Nalewka Bursztynowa

Natural Polish remedy made from Baltic amber and high percentage alcohol.

Walnut Keks – Traditional Polish Tea Cake

INGREDIENTS 1½ cups plain flour (250g) 1 bar (250g) unsalted butter (chopped and softened) 1¾ cup icing sugar (250g) 2 cups of walnuts (250g) 5-6 eggs (I used 6 small ones) 1 tbs vanilla extract 1 tbs 95% rectified spirit – optional 1½ tsp / ½ tbs baking powder + 2 tsp of butter to […]

Crochet Lining for Easter Basket

Quick and easy crochet Easter basket lining tutorial, also great for picnics.

Pancake Day – Shrove Tuesday – Fat Tuesday – Mardi Gras

Pancake Day – Shrove Tuesday – Fat Tuesday – Fat Thursday – Donut Day – Mardi Gras – Tłusty Czwartek – Carnival Tuesday recipes & ideas.

Biały Ser (White Cheese) / Hard Cottage Cheese/ Curd Cheese / Paneer

[inspired by “Paneer” recipe by Linda from With Knife and Fork] Biały Ser (White Cheese), Hard Cottage Cheese, Curd Cheese or Paneer are all variations of the same cheese, the only difference is the origin. Recently I found this article: “Making Paneer” by Linda on With Knife and Fork which reminded me of the cheese […]

National Grandparents Day – Dzień Babci & Dzień Dziadka

In UK National Grandparents Day is always celebrated on the first Sunday of October. In USA & Canada National Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labour Day (that takes place on the first Monday of September). In Poland Grandmother’s Day (Dzień Babci) and Grandfather’s Day (Dzień Dziadka) are celebrated on separate days: […]

Matchbox Christmas Countdown Calendar / Advent Calendar

Chest of drawers style countdown calendar made out of matchboxes.

Polish Yeast Cake à la Granny Ala / Ciasto Drożdżowe Babci Ali

INGREDIENTS 5 medium egg yolks 1 cup golden caster sugar 330 ml milk 100g unsalted butter 500g plain flour 70g fresh yeast or 3 tbs active dry yeast 1 packet of vanilla sugar – optional 150g raisins or other dried fruits (I used cranberries) ½ tsp sea salt EQUIPMENT two mixing bowls (small and big) […]

Creamy Dill Sauce

INGREDIENTS 2 cups of boiling water 1½ vegetable cubes (10g each) 25g unsalted butter 3 tbs plain flour 2 pinches of freshly ground nutmeg – optional 3 tbs fresh or 1 tbs dried dill 1 tsp golden caster sugar 4-5 tbs soured cream, crème fraiche or regular cream + some lemon juice black or rainbow / […]

Buraczki / Beets – Polish Way

Traditional Polish side dish, you will love it or hate it.

Crisp Custard Pies / Kruche Rożki z Budyniem

INGREDIENTS for the dough 4½ cups plain flour 1 cup golden caster sugar 150g (a little bit more than half of the bar or a little bit more than one stick) of unsalted butter 2 tsp baking powder 3 large eggs some more flour for working surface icing sugar in a shaker for the custard […]

Rice Salad with Tuna, Corn and Parsley

Quick, comforting and healthy salad recipe.

Jacket Potato with Cottage Cheese & Smoked Mackerel Paste

Traditional Polish recipe for cottage cheese and smoked fish paste… good with baked potatoes or simply on bread.

Brussels Sprouts Polish Way – Boiled with Breadcrumbs

Polish brukselka / Brussel sprouts with bread crumbs recipe.

Rice Salad with Pineapple, Red Kidney Beans, Sweet Corn & Raisins

INGREDIENTS 2 cups (uncooked) easy cook rice 4 cups of cold water to cook the rice 400g tin of pineapple (drained, chopped) 400g tin of sweet corn (drained) 400g tin of red kidney beans (drained) ½ cup of raisins 1 cup boiling water to rehydrate the raisins 2-3 pieces of fried chicken breast (diced) – […]

Knedle ze Śliwkami / Polish Potato Dumplings with Plums

Traditional Polish dumplings with plum filling recipe.

Chłodnik from Scratch – Polish Cold Yogurt Soup with Beets

INGREDIENTS bunch of young beets with leaves (about 6 not too small ones) ¼ lemon juice 3 garlic cloves (chopped) or 1 tsp minced garlic 1250 ml / 5 cups of boiling water 1 English cucumber (quartered and sliced or diced) about 10 / 150g radishes (halved and sliced) 4 spring onions – green part […]

Polish Style Young Cabbage with Tomatoes & Dill

Traditional Polish recipe with young cabbage, tomatoes and dill…

Menu

Coffee & Vanilla

crafts, food and adventures…

Poland