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Fresh from Poland: New Vegetarian Cooking from the Old Country
Authentically Polish. All vegetarian.
There’s so much more to Polish food than kielbasa and schnitzel: Poland is home to beautiful fruits, vegetables, and grains—and a rich cooking tradition that makes the most of them. In Fresh from Poland, Saveur award winner Michał Korkosz celebrates recipes from his mother and grandmother—with modern, personal touches and gorgeous photos that capture his passion for cooking. Vegetables are his stars, but Michał doesn’t shy away from butter, flour, and sugar; the ingredients that make food—and life—more rozkoszny (delightful)! The result? Over eighty comforting dishes for every occasion.
Indulgent breakfasts: Brown Butter Scrambled Eggs; Apple Fritters; Buckwheat Blini with Sour Cream and Pickled Red Onion
Hearty vegetarian mains: Barley Risotto with Asparagus, Cider, and Goat Cheese; Potato Fritters with Rosemary and Horseradish Sauce; Stuffed Tomatoes with Millet, Cinnamon, and Almonds
Breathtaking baked goods: Sourdough Rye Bread; Sweet Blueberry Buns with Streusel; Honey Cake with Prunes and Sour Cream
Pierogi of all kinds: From savory Spinach, Goat Cheese, and Salted Almonds to sweet Plums and Cinnamon-Honey Butter
These satisfying recipes will make you feel right at home—wherever you’re from!
There’s so much more to Polish food than kielbasa and schnitzel: Poland is home to beautiful fruits, vegetables, and grains—and a rich cooking tradition that makes the most of them. In Fresh from Poland, Saveur award winner Michał Korkosz celebrates recipes from his mother and grandmother—with modern, personal touches and gorgeous photos that capture his passion for cooking. Vegetables are his stars, but Michał doesn’t shy away from butter, flour, and sugar; the ingredients that make food—and life—more rozkoszny (delightful)! The result? Over eighty comforting dishes for every occasion.
Indulgent breakfasts: Brown Butter Scrambled Eggs; Apple Fritters; Buckwheat Blini with Sour Cream and Pickled Red Onion
Hearty vegetarian mains: Barley Risotto with Asparagus, Cider, and Goat Cheese; Potato Fritters with Rosemary and Horseradish Sauce; Stuffed Tomatoes with Millet, Cinnamon, and Almonds
Breathtaking baked goods: Sourdough Rye Bread; Sweet Blueberry Buns with Streusel; Honey Cake with Prunes and Sour Cream
Pierogi of all kinds: From savory Spinach, Goat Cheese, and Salted Almonds to sweet Plums and Cinnamon-Honey Butter
These satisfying recipes will make you feel right at home—wherever you’re from!
240 pages, Paperback
First published March 17, 2020
About the author
Michał Korkosz
2 books22 followersMichał Korkosz won the 2017 Saveur Blog Award for best food photography (both Editors’ and Readers’ Choice). He is a food journalist, cake lover, croissant gourmand, and the author of two cookbooks: Fresh from Poland and Polish’d. On his blog, Rozkoszny (which means “delightful”), he connects this love of cooking with another hobby—photography that captures both his delicious dishes and the loved ones he shares them with. He was born and raised in Poland.
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November 17, 2019
As an American of Polish descent, I love Polish food. I have visited Poland in recent years and expanded my knowledge of Polish cooking from what I learned from my family. However, some of my younger relatives are vegetarians and have not been as interested in Polish cuisine because so much of their experience has been recipes heavy with sausage and pork. I ensure a couple of pierogi are meat free each year at the holidays, but real vegetarian options have been out of my repertoire.
To see Fresh From Poland pop up on my radar was so exciting. I have already pre-ordered a couple of copies. The recipes are those I am familiar with, but created without meat. They sound amazing and I can hardly wait to make them with my vegetarian family members. In addition, some recipes are for fundamental ingredients that I am excited to make and have on hand, such as sauerkraut and farmer’s cheese. Bread recipes and desserts that I have not found in my mother’s recipes, such as Polish cheesecake, will now be possible for me to make.
The book is chock full of adapted traditions and lovingly created photographs. I love cookbooks with lots of photos. For the thousands of Poles living in the US, this cookbook will be a great inspiration and a necessary addition to their cookbook collection. Libraries in Polish communities in the US should take note. This is the first really modern Polish cookbook I have seen and the younger generation looking for vegetarian ideas will find them here combined with their family traditions. A winning combination.
To see Fresh From Poland pop up on my radar was so exciting. I have already pre-ordered a couple of copies. The recipes are those I am familiar with, but created without meat. They sound amazing and I can hardly wait to make them with my vegetarian family members. In addition, some recipes are for fundamental ingredients that I am excited to make and have on hand, such as sauerkraut and farmer’s cheese. Bread recipes and desserts that I have not found in my mother’s recipes, such as Polish cheesecake, will now be possible for me to make.
The book is chock full of adapted traditions and lovingly created photographs. I love cookbooks with lots of photos. For the thousands of Poles living in the US, this cookbook will be a great inspiration and a necessary addition to their cookbook collection. Libraries in Polish communities in the US should take note. This is the first really modern Polish cookbook I have seen and the younger generation looking for vegetarian ideas will find them here combined with their family traditions. A winning combination.
November 11, 2019
While I am unable to make most of the recipes in this cookbook (I cook gluten free with limited dairy, and this book is heavy on wheat and often specialty dairy for nearly every recipe), I can't help but give it 5 stars because of all that it has going for it. Korkosz is a Saveur award winning Polish chef who clearly loves this food and passes on traditional Polish recipes in ways that make them appealing and accessible, with gorgeous color photos of every dish. He accompanies them all with stories of how his grandmother or others prepared the dish, how it would be traditionally eaten, and other details that really leave the reader feeling as if they've been taught by a passionate Polish friend who's taken them under his wing, rather than just reading a dry cookbook.
Take note that you may have to source some ingredients you don't generally cook with, such as rose petals (used often). Vegans take note that not many recipes can be adapted easily, as Korkosz loves his butter and cheese. Also note that while this is labeled a vegetarian cookbook, at least one recipe calls for gelatin, which is not vegetarian. No nutritional information is provided.
I am going to attempt to convert some of these recipes to gluten free and adapt them to ingredients in my kitchen while still working to maintain their overall aesthetics. I'll update this review with my results when and if I get a chance to do so.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
Take note that you may have to source some ingredients you don't generally cook with, such as rose petals (used often). Vegans take note that not many recipes can be adapted easily, as Korkosz loves his butter and cheese. Also note that while this is labeled a vegetarian cookbook, at least one recipe calls for gelatin, which is not vegetarian. No nutritional information is provided.
I am going to attempt to convert some of these recipes to gluten free and adapt them to ingredients in my kitchen while still working to maintain their overall aesthetics. I'll update this review with my results when and if I get a chance to do so.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
January 4, 2022
Za hedonizm i za miłość do masła.
April 13, 2020
This cookbook was a delight to read. The recipes were nicely divided into the following sections:
Breakfast
Soups
Breads and baked goods
Main dishes
Side dishes
Pierogi and Dumplings (every Polish person knows these demand their own section)
Desserts
Preserves, jams and pickles
The book kicks off with a nice intro and a deep dive into a typical pantry. I love when cookbooks have this section so I can easily see what staples I might need.
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.
As someone with many Polish ancestors, I was taken on a wonderful food journey back into my youth. I am sure my relatives would love these recipes, most especially if I did the cooking for them. Now I will finally be able to!
Many thanks to The Experiment and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Breakfast
Soups
Breads and baked goods
Main dishes
Side dishes
Pierogi and Dumplings (every Polish person knows these demand their own section)
Desserts
Preserves, jams and pickles
The book kicks off with a nice intro and a deep dive into a typical pantry. I love when cookbooks have this section so I can easily see what staples I might need.
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.
As someone with many Polish ancestors, I was taken on a wonderful food journey back into my youth. I am sure my relatives would love these recipes, most especially if I did the cooking for them. Now I will finally be able to!
Many thanks to The Experiment and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
October 9, 2020
TBH, I’m rating this before trying any recipes, but I can’t wait to do so! This is a beautiful cookbook, and the food looks fantastic. There’s just the right amount of personal storytelling and background info. Excited to have found this one.
January 31, 2020
"Fresh From Poland" is beautifully designed, personal, accessible, and has easy-to-follow recipes. Although I'm of Polish descent, my experience with Polish food is very limited, and of the experiences I've had, most are specific to Ashkenazic traditions. As a librarian, a novice chef, an avid eater, and most importantly, a reader who reads cookbooks like novels, I loved how Michal made the recipes come alive through his personal story and yet precise and informative so that this book appeals to readers, eaters, and cooks.
I tested out his sauerkraut fritters - it just so happens that I had all of the ingredients in the house to begin with. Michal encourages readers to personalize recipes, so I did just that. I happened to have a beautiful batch of cabbage sauerkraut and beet sauerkraut, so why not use both in the recipe? The prep was easy to follow (and easy to do) and the cooking took no time at all. As a lover of (almost) all things fermented, I accidentally ate half of the results within a few hours, and I'm very okay with that.
I can't wait to try his other recipes for myself and if there are any leftovers, for my loved ones. This is definitely a cookbook to have on hand at all times.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an advance copy of this title in exchange for an unbiased review.
I tested out his sauerkraut fritters - it just so happens that I had all of the ingredients in the house to begin with. Michal encourages readers to personalize recipes, so I did just that. I happened to have a beautiful batch of cabbage sauerkraut and beet sauerkraut, so why not use both in the recipe? The prep was easy to follow (and easy to do) and the cooking took no time at all. As a lover of (almost) all things fermented, I accidentally ate half of the results within a few hours, and I'm very okay with that.
I can't wait to try his other recipes for myself and if there are any leftovers, for my loved ones. This is definitely a cookbook to have on hand at all times.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an advance copy of this title in exchange for an unbiased review.
July 29, 2020
absolutely wonderful book!
I live in Poland and for me this book is the best one that has traditional Polish recipes in it. I found my grandma's flavors and this is the best
i cook with this book every day, i made almost 80% of the recipes and i am absolutely in love with it.
there are recipes in the book that you can make in 15 minutes. There are also more special recipes for family gatherings.
Polish cuisine like at grandma's! super <3
I live in Poland and for me this book is the best one that has traditional Polish recipes in it. I found my grandma's flavors and this is the best
i cook with this book every day, i made almost 80% of the recipes and i am absolutely in love with it.
there are recipes in the book that you can make in 15 minutes. There are also more special recipes for family gatherings.
Polish cuisine like at grandma's! super <3
January 6, 2021
Okay, this one kind of made me drool a little. The recipes are definitely a little intimidating to me, but all the pierogis (Ruskie, with Sauerkraut, Mushrooms and Candied Orange Zest, with Buckwheat, Bryndza and Mint, with Spinach, Goat Cheese and Salted Almonds, with Lentils and Dried Tomatoes, with Plums and Cinnamon-Honey Butter, Blueberry with Honeyed Sour Cream, with Prunes, Orange and Walnuts)! I could eat these pierogis for dayyyyyys. And how could I not be intrigued by all the really interesting soups (Tomato-Apple with "Poured" Noodles, Dill Pickle Soup with Buttered Potatoes, Creamy Sauerkraut, Almond Soup with Floating Clouds)???
Also, does anyone else think Michał Korkosz looks like Harry Potter?
I just like the way he talks about food and family and meals and celebrations and cheese. And I'm mad that someone else wants to check this book out because I don't feel quite done with it yet. So I'm just gonna have to put it on hold and get it back from them again! It'll be another battle like I had over Catch-22 that one time. Only way tastier.
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Welp, got it back again, and am about to lose it again, and I still haven't made anything out of it because...I'm lazy? But this book is very aspirational for me--I just keep coming back to it and wanting to make stuff out of it, if only I could get the timing and the grocery shopping down. I even want to make a bunch of the breads, and I'm...not really a big bread fan! Guess I'll just keep putting it on hold until everyone else gives up and I can keep it for long enough to actually do something with it!
I should also just go ahead and rate it 5 stars, cuz...I can't stop.
Also, does anyone else think Michał Korkosz looks like Harry Potter?
I just like the way he talks about food and family and meals and celebrations and cheese. And I'm mad that someone else wants to check this book out because I don't feel quite done with it yet. So I'm just gonna have to put it on hold and get it back from them again! It'll be another battle like I had over Catch-22 that one time. Only way tastier.
___________
Welp, got it back again, and am about to lose it again, and I still haven't made anything out of it because...I'm lazy? But this book is very aspirational for me--I just keep coming back to it and wanting to make stuff out of it, if only I could get the timing and the grocery shopping down. I even want to make a bunch of the breads, and I'm...not really a big bread fan! Guess I'll just keep putting it on hold until everyone else gives up and I can keep it for long enough to actually do something with it!
I should also just go ahead and rate it 5 stars, cuz...I can't stop.
January 8, 2022
Urocze, rozkoszne i wegetariańskie <3
August 6, 2023
This book is in my exact niche of eastern European and plant-focused so how could I not love it.
November 19, 2023
This is one of my go-to cookbooks. Highly recommend
March 7, 2020
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Fresh from Poland is a cookbook and recipe collection by Michal Korkosz. Due out 17th March 2020 from The Experiment, it's 240 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
My paternal grandfather was Polish and some of these recipes take me back to my childhood. I think most people conjure up heavy meaty dishes full of starch when they think about Polish traditional food, but this collection is full of delicate and beautifully presented plant based recipes absolutely bursting with fresh flavor.
The recipes are grouped thematically: breakfast, soups, breads and baked goods, mains, sides, pierogies and dumplings (I *love* these), desserts, and preserves jams and pickles. Each of the recipes includes a description (including the name in Polish), yields and prep/cooking time, ingredients (both American standard and metric measurements included - yay!) listed bullet style in a sidebar, and step by step directions. Special tips, alternatives, and usage info are included, highlighted with a sidebar. Nutritional information and dietary restrictions (allergens, nuts, etc) are not included.
Many (most) of the recipes are pictured and the photography is clear and appealing. The selected recipes as far as I can tell are authentic and all we've tried were delicious. The lacto-fermented brined dill pickles (Ogórki kiszone) are wonderful and honestly worth the price of admission on their own. My family are huge pickle eaters and the next round, I'm going to triple or quadruple the recipe (original recipe yield is 3 litres).
Five enthusiastic stars. Beautifully presented, well written, and as far as I can see, error free.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Fresh from Poland is a cookbook and recipe collection by Michal Korkosz. Due out 17th March 2020 from The Experiment, it's 240 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
My paternal grandfather was Polish and some of these recipes take me back to my childhood. I think most people conjure up heavy meaty dishes full of starch when they think about Polish traditional food, but this collection is full of delicate and beautifully presented plant based recipes absolutely bursting with fresh flavor.
The recipes are grouped thematically: breakfast, soups, breads and baked goods, mains, sides, pierogies and dumplings (I *love* these), desserts, and preserves jams and pickles. Each of the recipes includes a description (including the name in Polish), yields and prep/cooking time, ingredients (both American standard and metric measurements included - yay!) listed bullet style in a sidebar, and step by step directions. Special tips, alternatives, and usage info are included, highlighted with a sidebar. Nutritional information and dietary restrictions (allergens, nuts, etc) are not included.
Many (most) of the recipes are pictured and the photography is clear and appealing. The selected recipes as far as I can tell are authentic and all we've tried were delicious. The lacto-fermented brined dill pickles (Ogórki kiszone) are wonderful and honestly worth the price of admission on their own. My family are huge pickle eaters and the next round, I'm going to triple or quadruple the recipe (original recipe yield is 3 litres).
Five enthusiastic stars. Beautifully presented, well written, and as far as I can see, error free.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
May 16, 2020
This is an exciting book. Instead of the meat, potato, and sauerkraut dishes one expects to find in a Polish cookbook, this one is filled with many interesting vegetarian recipes for breakfasts, breads and baked goods, soups, main dishes, side dishes, pierogi and dumplings, and desserts.
How about sunflower seed spread with dill and parsley? or:
Pancakes with white cheese and rose (water)
Potato-buckwheat golabki with tomato-vodka sauce
Bigos with smoked prunes and lentils
Tomato salad with horseradish
Blueberry pierogi with honeyed sour cream
Typical Polish cheesecake
Raspberry preserves with rose petals
I 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.
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!
I highly recommend this book and am grateful Netgalley gave me the opportunity to review this book in exchange for my honest opinions.
How about sunflower seed spread with dill and parsley? or:
Pancakes with white cheese and rose (water)
Potato-buckwheat golabki with tomato-vodka sauce
Bigos with smoked prunes and lentils
Tomato salad with horseradish
Blueberry pierogi with honeyed sour cream
Typical Polish cheesecake
Raspberry preserves with rose petals
I 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.
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!
I highly recommend this book and am grateful Netgalley gave me the opportunity to review this book in exchange for my honest opinions.
March 4, 2020
My latest favorite vegetarian cookbook! Although I am adventurous when it comes to cooking I have to admit I was not familiar with Polish cuisine. I was very pleased when browsing the pages and found that I wanted to make lots of dishes from this book.
Ingredients are super easy to find, nothing that requires a trip to a specialty shop,
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.
There is even a recipe for butter , many jams and different pierogis.
This book is amazing. I started with a yeasted bread but there are a bunch of recipes that I will be making in the next few days, like the oat bread.
The instructions are clear and concise and pictures are beautiful.
Ingredients are super easy to find, nothing that requires a trip to a specialty shop,
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.
There is even a recipe for butter , many jams and different pierogis.
This book is amazing. I started with a yeasted bread but there are a bunch of recipes that I will be making in the next few days, like the oat bread.
The instructions are clear and concise and pictures are beautiful.
April 27, 2020
What a great Polish cookbook by such a young and talented author and chef. Fresh from Poland brings together a whole pile of Polish recipes from breakfast to desserts with lots of favourites plus lots of other recipes you've probably never heard of.
I'm especially looking forward to making some of the Pierogi recipes as they are my favourite.
Most (if not all) of the recipes have at least one if not two beautiful photographs of the food. The book has a pantry section at the start so you can get a feel for any special ingredients you might need to get.
Overall a perfect cookbook for anyone who wants to celebrate their Polish heritage or anyone just interested in cooking some new recipes.
Thanks to Netgalley.com and The Experiment for a ARC digital copy for review.
I look forward to checking out his blog for more recipes.
I'm especially looking forward to making some of the Pierogi recipes as they are my favourite.
Most (if not all) of the recipes have at least one if not two beautiful photographs of the food. The book has a pantry section at the start so you can get a feel for any special ingredients you might need to get.
Overall a perfect cookbook for anyone who wants to celebrate their Polish heritage or anyone just interested in cooking some new recipes.
Thanks to Netgalley.com and The Experiment for a ARC digital copy for review.
I look forward to checking out his blog for more recipes.
March 14, 2020
Love this cookbook! The recipes are accessible. I would say they are not super quick, but they are not complicated. You have to do some shopping first and then set aside some time to try the recipes. Perfect for weekends. I'm am always on the lookout for vegetarian eastern european cooking. My family is Slovak, so I know the meat and potatoes lifestyle. And cooking with lard. Very similar to Polish food. I'm sad that most of the delicious sauerkraut and pickle dishes are very meat heavy....until this cookbook!!! Yummy. I have not tried them all, but a few and I am really enjoying the dishes. If you like Polish food but want to be a bit more health conscious, this cookbook is for you. A total win for vegetarians.
June 26, 2021
It was very exciting to find a Polish vegetarian cookbook! While I grew up with a Czech grandmother I wanted to see if there were any even semi-similarities with some of the food I grew up with or approachable Eastern European recipes to add to my repertoire. After flipping through the book I can say that they are just different enough to be intriguing I found the recipes to be very approachable.
I've already made the spinach, goat cheese, and salted almond pierogis and the blueberry pierogis and both came out excellent! Everything in this book looks new and fresh and fun to try out alongside some beautiful pictures. Definitely a cookbook I'm going to turn back to again and again. For me, this is a keeper!
I've already made the spinach, goat cheese, and salted almond pierogis and the blueberry pierogis and both came out excellent! Everything in this book looks new and fresh and fun to try out alongside some beautiful pictures. Definitely a cookbook I'm going to turn back to again and again. For me, this is a keeper!
June 9, 2020
This is a beautiful book. The recipes are well-written, and gorgeously photographed. There are many recipes that I could easily introduce into my family's diet, The recipes are adaptable, so accomplished cooks can accommodate the pickiest eaters.
There are a number of terrific and fairly easy recipes, such as for Kefir Cultured Butter or Pierogi with Spinach, Goat Cheese and Salted Almonds. There are also more complicated recipes for those who desire a challenge. The book even includes recipes for pickles and jams. The directions are easy to follow, so completing a dish is a breeze. This is a beautiful addition to any cook's library.
There are a number of terrific and fairly easy recipes, such as for Kefir Cultured Butter or Pierogi with Spinach, Goat Cheese and Salted Almonds. There are also more complicated recipes for those who desire a challenge. The book even includes recipes for pickles and jams. The directions are easy to follow, so completing a dish is a breeze. This is a beautiful addition to any cook's library.
June 29, 2023
Tytuł mówi wszystko: rozkoszne. Autor ma niewiarygodny talent nie tylko do wymyślania pysznych przepisów i robienia pięknych zdjęć, ale także opisywania ich w taki sposób, że aż ślinka cieknie na samą myśl. Podejrzewam, że byłby w stanie przekonać mnie nawet do zrobienia zupy z prawdziwego gwoździa. Na szczęście po wypróbowaniu kilku przepisów mogę z ulgą stwierdzić, że w pe��ni spełniają oczekiwania pod każdym względem - smaku, zapachu i wyglądu.
PS Chociaż autor na wstępie zaklina nas, aby broń Boże nie zastępować masła margaryną, to zapewniam, że przepisy wychodzą świetnie także z wegańskim masłem i śmietanką ;)
PS Chociaż autor na wstępie zaklina nas, aby broń Boże nie zastępować masła margaryną, to zapewniam, że przepisy wychodzą świetnie także z wegańskim masłem i śmietanką ;)
October 28, 2022
Wow, what a niche this cookbook hits, and somehow hits perfectly !?
As the author rightly points out, their approach is a refreshing take on traditional recipes, mostly lightened up in flavor and fattiness to a point where I am really inspired to learn more about Polish cuisine by making both the recipes in this book and more traditional versions.
I also really appreciated the cultural background to many recipes, and how to make your own substitute ingredients without access to a Polish grocery store!
As the author rightly points out, their approach is a refreshing take on traditional recipes, mostly lightened up in flavor and fattiness to a point where I am really inspired to learn more about Polish cuisine by making both the recipes in this book and more traditional versions.
I also really appreciated the cultural background to many recipes, and how to make your own substitute ingredients without access to a Polish grocery store!
May 10, 2023
I read the Polish version.
The author's thoughts and memories of the family home, running throughout the book, give this position an extremely personal overtone.
Some dishes, such as lazy (type of noodels) or gzik (curd with sour cream and some veggies) I already knew, but things like the addition of lemon zest were a breath of fresh air. The secret of this book is that the details of recipes refined. There are also dishes that I had no idea existed before, such as cream soup with sauerkraut or almond soup. I can't wait to make baked dumplings from Krasnobród.
The author's thoughts and memories of the family home, running throughout the book, give this position an extremely personal overtone.
Some dishes, such as lazy (type of noodels) or gzik (curd with sour cream and some veggies) I already knew, but things like the addition of lemon zest were a breath of fresh air. The secret of this book is that the details of recipes refined. There are also dishes that I had no idea existed before, such as cream soup with sauerkraut or almond soup. I can't wait to make baked dumplings from Krasnobród.
March 16, 2020
Fresh from Poland by Michal Korkosz is a free NetGalley ebook that I read in late February.
This is all definitely different from what I know of Polish food with sunny, fresh, herby items versus boiled, braised, rib-sticking dishes, so it's a great way to knock down assumptions, Korkosz! With its recipes for breakfast, breads, soups, mains, sides, dumplings, and desserts, I was especially fond of those for dips/spreads, blini, zurek, pierogi, and cheesecakes.
This is all definitely different from what I know of Polish food with sunny, fresh, herby items versus boiled, braised, rib-sticking dishes, so it's a great way to knock down assumptions, Korkosz! With its recipes for breakfast, breads, soups, mains, sides, dumplings, and desserts, I was especially fond of those for dips/spreads, blini, zurek, pierogi, and cheesecakes.
January 5, 2022
it's great to read a Polish vegetarian cookbook. So many of the countries recipes are meat oriented that the traditional cookbook often has little to offer. Not so with this cookbook. The wide array of authentic Polish plant based dishes is awesome and there is a lot I hope to make over the next few months.
September 24, 2020
This book is proof that Polish cuisine is so much more than pierogis, plenty of delicious vegetarian recipes and yes, there are also vegetarian pierogi recipes. The dessert section is by far my favorite and I can't wait to veganize some the decadent Polish dessert recipes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 22, 2021
A beautiful cookbook full of delicious, healthy recipes, accompanied by gorgeous photos. My favorites (and a couple of the easiest) are the Creamy Cucumber Salad, and the Brown Butter Scrambled Eggs.
These recipes and many others are now staples in my kitchen.
These recipes and many others are now staples in my kitchen.
August 20, 2023
I have learned so much from reading this book. The recipes are easy to follow and right up my alley. We love trying new things and this cookbook inspires me to hit the kitchen. Love the photos and format.
January 18, 2024
Jeśli tęskni się za polskimi smakami z dzieciństwa w wersji wegetariańskiej i współczesnej (z fajnym twistem), to koniecznie musicie sięgnąć po tą książkę! Mieszkam za granicą (Europa) i z łatwością udaje znaleźć mi się wszelki składniki, które są proste a i fajnie skomponowane. Grubo masłem, też lubię! Z pewnością każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie :) Gorąco polecam
May 24, 2020
very yummy veggie takes on polish food especially lentil bigos and exciting types of pierogis. going to try the cold-pressed ape seed oil next time i shop.
August 31, 2020
So excited for this book! The anecdotes and descriptions were lovely and painted s picture without becoming a second book in and of themselves. I can't wait to try so many of these recipes.
October 29, 2020
Fantastic cookbook!
Poppyseed rolls and dill pickle soup!!
Poppyseed rolls and dill pickle soup!!
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