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Polish Cookery : Poland's Bestselling Cookbook Adapted for American Kitchens

Marja Ochorowicz

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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Poland, like France, is a country where people really know food. One can stop at a wayside inn in the country or at a modest restaurant in a working-class city neighborhood and be served a meal worth remembering. Good food is a tradition.

Polish Cookery is an American adaptation of Uniwersalna Ksiazka Kucharska (The Universal Cookbook), long the most famous standard cookbook in Poland. All weights and measures have been converted to American usage, and suitable substitutions are provided for hard-to-get ingredients. The recipes range from the familiar to the exotic and include soups like Polish Mushroom and Barley Soup, Fresh Cabbage Soup, many variations of Barszcz, the famous Polish beet soup, and Sorrel Soup with Sour Cream.

The Poles are very fond of pates, dumplings, and meat pastries. In Polish Cookery, you'll find recipes for Meat Patties, Potato Croquettes, Venison Pastry, Partridge Pie, Game Pate, many variations on the celebrated Pierogi, or dough pockets, and Buckwheat Cakes.

Authentic entrees include Loin of Venison, Roast Wild Goose, Smothered Pike, Turkey in Madeira Sauce. Chicken Casserole with Currants, Smothered Duck in Caper Sauce, Hussar Pot Roast, Tenderloin Smothered in Sour Cream, and perhaps Poland's most famous dish, Bigos, or Hunter's Stew.

To round out the Polish meal, there are recipes for Mashed Turnips and Potatoes, Split Pea Fritters, Stuffed Kohlrabi, Fried Carrots, Mushroom Ramekins, and Pearl Barley with Dried Mushrooms.

Finally Polish Cookery offers such dessert treats as Almond Torte, Cracow Torte, Spice Cake, and Almond Babka.

Polish cuisine evolved over centuries, a combination of East and West, aristocratic hauteur and peasant fare. It is a rich culinary heritage that is faithfully represented here in Polish Cookery.

Polish Heritage Cookery

Robert Strybel, Maria Strybel

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Has become a kitchen mainstay! 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I had no exposure to Polish cooking until I got a Polish boyfriend. I ended up with this book and I am now a big fan of Polish food. Who knew there was more than Perogies at the local fair? This book literally has EVERY recipe even a Pole could want and I have been reliably informed that the recipes are very authentic. I know I have enjoyed making many of them and have also been very surprised at how scrumptious the results have been. You could buy this book just for the dessert recipes alone but I love the soups and special hearty foods like bigos. I do wish this book had more photos but if it did, it would impossible to lift. I have found the recipes easy to follow although a bit inconvenient in that the ingredients are listed within the directions. Then again, maybe that is good because it makes me read the entire recipe before I gather the ingredients. Some of these recipes take some time to prepare so you need to read before you make up your menu. I have other Polish cookbooks but I think this is the only one a person needs. A good investment.

Editorial Review:

A perennial bestseller, Polish Heritage Cookery is the most extensive and varied Polish cookbook ever published. More than 2,200 recipes use easily available American ingredients and measurements. Modern Polish cuisine is a blend of hearty peasant dishes and more elegant gourmet fare, incorporating a broad cross-section of cultural influences. The book includes numerous cultural notes, historical accounts of Polish culinary traditions, and descriptive line drawings. Its expanded edition includes information on Polish products available in the United States, such as plum butter, honey mushrooms (opie´nka), and kielbasa, and their culinary uses. Complete with full color photographs.

The Best of Polish Cooking

Karen West

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A delicious change of pace from our everyday fare 5 out of 5 stars.
25 of 26 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book because of its price. I had no idea how popular it would be with my family. So far, every recipe I've tried has been a big hit. The contents are arranged into seasonal meals, such as "Easter Dinner for 10" and "Winter Brunch for 4." This makes it easy to choose dishes that work well together. In the back are sections on "Vodka Beverages," "Salads," and "Light Polish Fare." The recipes are relatively simple, and full of unexpected, delicious twists. (Who would have thought that horseradish gives just the right punch to carrot & apple salad?) I'm especially impressed by the Walnut Torte and the Cabbage, Leek, and Orange Salad. (My family has actually been taking second helpings of their veggies, thanks to this and other unique salads.) I never knew I could make anything so delicious and different at home. Some of the recipes were a bit time consuming, but most of the labor went into things like peeling potatoes and slicing mushrooms. Once the fruits and veggies are prepared, many recipes are easy and speedy. Just be forewarned that the yields are larger than you might expect. Many dishes for four people could easily feed six or more - and most of the planned meals include more courses than my family can eat in a sitting. However, we've been enjoying choosing a couple of dishes each night, and everything's so delicious that leftovers aren't a problem for long.

Editorial Review:

First published in 1983, this classic resource for Polish cuisine has been a favourite with home chefs for many years. The new edition includes a chapter of Light Polish Fare with Ingenious tips for reducing fat, calories and cholesterol, without compromising the flavour of fine Polish cuisine. Fragrant herbal rubs and vinegars add panache without calories. Alternatives and conversion table for butter, sour cream and milk will help readers lighten other recipes as well. In an easy-to-use menu format, the author arranges complementary and harmonious foods together -- all organised in seasonal cycles. Inside are recipes for Braised Spring Lamb with Cabbage, Frosty Artichoke Salad, Apple Raisin Cake, and Hunter's Stew. The new Light Polish Fare chapter includes low fat recipes for treats like Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Soup and Twelve-Fruit Brandied Compote.

Polish Sausages, Authentic Recipes And Instructions

Stanley Marianski, Adam Marianski, Miroslaw Gebarowski

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Polish Government Secret Sausage Recipes!

In 1945 someone in the newly organized Polish government came up with a brilliant idea of standardizing Polish meat products using traditional time proven recipes. The official list of meat products and sausages was drawn and the Department of the Meat Industry started to work out details. In 1959 the first official guide for making meat products and sausages was issued which was followed in 1960 by a slightly revised version. Then in 1964 the Polish Government issued the final version that covered 84 meat products and 119 sausages. Those manuals reserved for internal use only helped to create the best meat industry that ever existed anywhere and this standardization allowed Poland to produce sausages of high and consistent quality. They were not written by restaurant cooks or college students, but by the best professionals in meat science the country had. The recipes presented in this book come from these manuals and they were never published before. These are recipes and production processes of the products that were really made by Polish meat plants and sold to the public. Most of those sausages are still made and sold in Poland today.

Polish Chicago: Our History, Our Recipes

Joseph W. Zurawski

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Polish Chicago: Our History Our Recipes is the most ambitious work on the Polish community of Chicago to date. Author Joseph W. Zurawski, a historian, educator and author of the Polish experience in both Poland and America for almost 50 years, brings a wealth of insight and knowledge to this groundbreaking work. By elegant prose and stunning photograph (often rare and previously unseen), and poignant personal profile, Zurawski documents the full dramatic saga of Chicagos Polonia. In free and optimistic Chicago, these Polish Americans not only supported their beleaguered homeland, they also forever enriched their new home by contributing their tremendous work ethic, unending patriotism, fervent faith, tireless charity and beautiful culture to create a vibrant and ever-evolving Chicago Polonia. Polish Chicago: Our History Our Recipes recounts the amazing story of these indomitable people. Moreover, for many food is simply nourishment, but for Polish Americans, food means family. It is a means by which to share with others, celebrate tradition and show affection. Thus, this book highlights culinary contributions by turning an inviting light onto 12 of Chicagos award-winning Polish eateries, with each providing recipes of their excellent fare. As an added bonus, 24 Polish-American Chicagoans have opened their kitchens and their hearts to readers. Each shares family recipes along with cherished family photographs and private family stories, some whimsical, some poignant, each offering an authentic glimpse back into worlds often hidden to the readers by time, political walls or both. Brought to you by G. Bradley Publishing of St. Louis, in cooperation with The Polish Museum of America, Polish Chicago: Our History Our Recipes is a handsome, 240-page hardbound volume containing 720 rare historical photographs and exquisite food photographs shot by nationally renowned photographer Katherine Bish.

New Polish Cuisine

Michael J. Baruch

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Best Polish Cookbook 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful.

Finally, a cookbook that works! This is so much more than just an ethnic cookbook about Polish food. After years of collecting stodgy, uninteresting and badly written Eastern European cookbooks, it is refreshing to finally come across one that is well written, beautifully photographed and is fully laden with well rounded chapters of recipes that actually work. I recently purchased a celebrity chef cookbook and was so disappointed with the recipes offered that I sent it right back. It seems to me the price tag on those celebrity books is inversely related to the content and value. Not so with Chef Baruch's New Polish Cuisine. At $32.00, it is a real bargain. As a grandmother of 12, it's highly admirable that this accomplished young chef took it upon himself (without any help from a big publishing company as the book is self-published) to lighten up, revitalize and Americanize a cuisine that is generally heavy and fat laden. Most Polish cookbooks I own were published in the 60's with recipes and techniques from the dark ages and have never held any interest for my children or grandchildren. However, Mr. Baruch's book has renewed my family's interest in the food of their ethnic heritage and the history related to it. The 3 pound, beautifully hard bound book with full color pictures is this grandma's favorite gift to give. Besides the fabulous recipes, the stories and introductions to each chapter are heart warming and bring comfort. Kudos to Chef Barch for bridging the generation gap!

The Art of Polish Cooking

Alina Zeranska

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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Polish gourmet traditions are as old as Polish culture, which has written history over a thousand years. And here is the definitive Polish cookbook, "THE ART OF POLISH COOKING," containing 500 authentic recipes which reflect the proud traditions of this ancient country. This cookbook is complete with recipes for hors d'oeuvres, soups, entrees, vegetables, pastries, desserts, and beverages. Special holiday menus are also presented, along with charming descriptions of traditional Polish feasts and celebrations.

Polish cooking is characterized by herbs like dill, caraway seed, and green parsley. Sour cream is another essential ingredient. Author Alina Zeranska provides easy-to-follow recipes for favorites like Cabbage Rolls, Chicken in Dill Sauce, Meat Pierogis, and Fruit Mazurka. Mrs. Zeranska has translated these Polish recipes perfectly using exact American measurements.

This is truly an authentic book of Polish cuisine for family use and elegant entertaining in the old world tradition.

The Food and Cooking of Poland: Traditions Ingredients Tastes Techniques Over 60 Classic Recipes (The Food and Cooking of)

Michalik Ewa

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A refreshing take on Polish cuisine 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book offers a spectacular introduction for the uninitiated, and a refreshing look at the classic dishes for those who are familiar with the cuisine of Poland. Author Ewa Michalik doesn't try to overwhelm with the sheer number of recipes. Quite the opposite--she selects some signature dishes and some lesser known ones, creatively updates most of them, and complements each one with page-sized photograph. With slightly more than 60 recipes, this book is perfect for the beginner who is curious about Polish cooking. At the same time, the quality of the recipes will appeal to the more experienced reader. Finally, the beautiful presentation makes The Food and Cooking of Poland as much a feast for the eyes as for the palate.

Editorial Review:

From its rolling lowlands and meandering rivers to its lofty peaks and extensive lake region, Poland is a land where good food and warm hospitality is at the heart of everyday life.

Old Polish Traditions in the Kitchen and at the Table (Hippocrene International Cookbook Series)

Maria Lemnis, Henryk Vitry

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HAVE SOME HISTORY WITH YOUR COOKING 5 out of 5 stars.
57 of 61 people found this review helpful.

I rather liked this book for two reasons. 1) The way it is organized and 2) the fact that it is not a rehash of how to cook kielbasy and pirogi. (In fact there is only one kielbasy recipe lsited.) - The author(s) describe a period in Polish history, all of which is very informative, and then give you recipes for the foods that were prominent at that time. As a result, you don't get the standard list of Polish recipes, but rather a unique package of traditional food, going way back. A very nice arrangement and very nice recipes. Easy to read (very interesting) and printed very nicely, and it makes you hungry just reading it. Also note: since it goes back in history, it does ALSO contain those special Lithuanian dishes.

A truly unique look at fabulous Polish food 5 out of 5 stars.
40 of 42 people found this review helpful.

Not many people realize how *fine* is Polish cooking - and how sophisticated are traditional Polish dishes. This book dispels many myths - for example, it is NOT the kielbasa, cabbage rolls and pierogi what is the best and most celebrated food in Poland.

This is more than a cookbook - it is a wonderful history book filled with an amazing mix of culinary facts written in very entertaining style. Authors Maria Lemnis and Henry Vitry are very well known Polish food columnists (as celebrated as Julia Child is in the US). They are brilliant writers who understand Polish food better than any other cook book writer.

It is a pure delight. Definitely the best book on Polish food in English language. Written for people who can appreciate a good story, fine writing and good food. It has not as many recipes as other cookbooks mentioned here, perhaps 50 recipes or so. But it is the quality of recipes that counts.

This book should be staple in every household aspiring to cook a Polish dish now and then - it is carefully edited and illustrated and makes also a PERFECT gift!

Editorial Review:

A cookbook and a history of Polish culinary customs. Short essays cover subjects like Polish hospitality, holiday traditions, even the exalted status of the mushroom. Included are over 100 recipes for traditional family fare.

Polish Cooking, Revised

Marianna Olszewska Heberle

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First Timer 3 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Made my first-ever stuffed cabbage leaves from this book (but added lamb, as the beef-only sounded so blan.) Got a thumbs up from my Polish relatives -- so much so, they asked me to make more at Easter. Who knew?

They have some variations on same receipe which is nice to try difference. The instructions are not crystal clear and require a few re-reads to get right. Completely agree that photos would be nice . . .maybe in the next addition?

Editorial Review:

For more than 20 years, Polish Cooking has given readers a taste of genuine Polish cuisine. Now, updated and revised with new information and twenty new recipes, including such favorites as Apple Pancakes, Mushroom Croquettes, and Lazy Noodles, it continues to provide a sampling of Polish dishes that have survived over the last ten centuries.

Polish-born Marianna Olszewska Heberle reveals a rich variety of over 200 authentic recipes in this outstanding cookbook rivaling the best European cuisines. Easy-to-follow instructions make it simple to prepare such traditional Polish favorites as Poppy Seed Pierogies, Stuffed Cabbage, Hunter's Stew, Warsaw Herring, and many more.

Plus readers will learn about holiday traditions and the proud culinary heritage of this fascinating country with Polish Cooking.

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