A culmination of the late lunch is the " second course" (drugie danie). Actually, it is what is commonly understood as a first course (or main) in English, but Poles call it the second (the soup goes first). Polish recipes for first courses are listed in a table above, while a short list of some popular foods served as seconds is below: This is a professional cookbook that is quite technical. The introduction covers the following topics: why did the Polish government regulate sausages, why did we make better sausages before, the glory years of Polish sausages, and the history of sausages. Chapter One focuses on the importance of the Christmas and Easter holidays, the history of sausages (the Middle Ages), the glory years of Polish sausages, the European certificates of origin, and the mystery of Polish sausages. Chapter Two discusses meat selection, curing, methods, and the difference between American and European curing techniques from the USA to Malta.

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Polish Classic Recipes”is a concise cookbook that features dozens of old favorite Polish dishes highlighting preparation techniques, an abundance of flavors, and ingredient selections. Titles are given in Polish and English with colorful photographs of the finished dishes. The recipes in this Classic Recipe Series have been carefully selected to make Polish meals authentic and heart-warming. This charming cookbook is divided into the following sections: And if you want to learn how to cook those famous Polish dishes, make sure you get a copy of Polish Cookery. It’s said to be an American adaptation of Uniwersalna Ksiazka Kucharska! What impressed me the most was the bakery section, OH MY GOD! The almond streusel Challah is to die for! Worth the price of the book. This and many other recipes have pictures of the procedures and the final product. In the case of the Challah the autor shows how to to do a 4 strand braid step by step for those who are not familiar with the process.

If you love Polish food but want a more contemporary take on it, here’s a reinvention of Polis dishes by Zuza Zak. The photographs were both beautiful and appetizing. There were photos of a majority of the recipes (maybe all), some showing the finished product, others showing step by step instructions, all mouth-watering. The next Polish recipe book I added to my collection was Wielka Ksiega Nalewek, the Big Book of Tinctures; it is written in Polish. My copy is from 2011, but there are multiple versions out there. This book was recommended to us by our friend Slawek. He mentioned it when we sampled his homemade raspberry liqueur, Maliniak. This book has convinced me that Poles have made an art form of steeping anything and everything in vodka. I’ve made several of the liqueurs. It’s a classic and must have if you enjoy sipping something yummy after dinner that is, of course, good for the digestion.

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This book is perfect for anyone who intends to make Polish sausages or any kind of sausage. Even Polish butchers that make sausages all over the world make this book a point of reference. It is very scientific and appeals to the general public interested in sausage making or those in the “sausage trade.” Review 📖 The photography is great, and the instructions are well-written. I loved reading little tidbits about his family traditions. My one quibble: I really didn't want to know how much the author "hates raisins;" he mentions it at least twice. I guess he really doesn't like raisins! If you want to enjoy hearty asparagus risotto or goat cheese pierogi, get the Fresh from Poland cookbook! 7. Polish Cookery: Poland’s Bestselling Cookbook Adapted for American KitchensI am truly inspired. This is not the old fashioned Polish cooking I grew up with but a modern progression of Polish cooking through the use of different combinations and spices, but not out in left-field. In the Christmas version of her recipe book, Anna has put down 30 traditional Polish recipes that we eat for Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day. Anna has separated the recipes into sections for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Desserts. Let’s face it – Poles love their meat. However, Polish cooking is not only about meat. Despite its reputation as meat-heavy, traditional Polish cuisine is rich in vegetarian and vegan dishes. “ Fresh from Poland, New Vegetarian Cooking from the Old Country” cookbook will leave us surprised by how many kinds of Polish vegetarian recipes are available throughout the country! especially delicious and traditional Polish first courses are pierogi, golabki (cabbage rolls in tomato sauce) and bigos (Polish hunter's stew), but these recipes require more time to be prepared and therefore in many Polish families are not every-day but rather a 'festive' meals,