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Culinary world tour · Poland

Witaj przy stole.
There’s a place for you at the table.

Polish cooking offers many dishes worth lingering over: filled dumplings, fragrant soups, potato dishes and sweet baking. Dill, mushrooms and tangy ingredients add distinctive touches.

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Poland.
A good reason
to eat together.

Polish cooking offers many dishes worth lingering over: filled dumplings, fragrant soups, potato dishes and sweet baking. Dill, mushrooms and tangy ingredients add distinctive touches.

Pierogi, Żurek and dishes connected with Gdańsk and Kashubian cooking sit alongside Sven’s variations. Each recipe tells a different regional story; that variety makes the collection interesting.

The collection combines classic references and personal variations. Origin labels follow the existing cookbook and do not claim an exclusive origin.

A first look into the kitchen

What would you like to eat today?

25 dishes are waiting for you. Here your first discoveries begin.

Basics

Make zakvas for Żurek yourself

A good Żurek depends on a clean, aromatic zakvas. The approach doesn't need much work, but it does take a bit of time…

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Pastries & Sweets

Danzig porcelain

Danziger Porzeln are a traditional pastry that tastes best when freshly baked. Soft on the inside, slightly golden…

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Soups

Cold beetroot soup

This cold soup is full of freshness, acidity and the typical color of beetroot. Just when it's well chilled, it seems…

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Poland in your kitchen

What you can
discover here.

Dill at the end
Using acidity thoughtfully
Preparing mushrooms

Cooking should feel good

Cook at your own pace.
Enjoy at your own pace.

A cooled filling is easier to handle. When shaping pierogi, a securely closed seam matters more than perfect uniformity. Cooking can show the marks of being handmade.

The cooking guide keeps the ingredients and instructions at hand in each recipe. You decide when to move on.

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Recipes in this collection: 25. Classics, modern interpretations and Sven’s variations retain their original names.

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Basics / Polish cuisine

Make zakvas for Żurek yourself

A good Żurek depends on a clean, aromatic zakvas. The approach doesn't need much work, but it does take a bit of time…

Setting up: approx. 10 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Pastries & Sweets / Polish cuisine

Danzig porcelain

Danziger Porzeln are a traditional pastry that tastes best when freshly baked. Soft on the inside, slightly golden…

Preparation: approx. 20 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Soups / cold soups

Cold beetroot soup

This cold soup is full of freshness, acidity and the typical color of beetroot. Just when it's well chilled, it seems…

Preparation: approx. 20 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Dough dishes / Polish cuisine

Pierogi with sauerkraut and mushroom filling

Pierogi with sauerkraut and mushrooms are one of the classic fillings where everything depends on a well-seasoned, not…

Preparation: approx. 35 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Fish & seafood / salads

Danzig herring salad

Danzig herring salad is a typical cold classic with a salty, sweet-sour and creamy flavor at the same time. Well…

Preparation: approx. 20 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Fish & Seafood / Polish cuisine

Kashubian-style herring

Kashubian-style herring thrives on its sweet and sour sauce and the fact that everything is given enough time to soak…

Preparation: approx. 20 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Stir-fries/meat dishes

Polish beefsteak

Polish beefsteak is down-to-earth, spicy and quick to make. What is important is a well-seasoned meat mixture and a…

Preparation: approx. 15 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Oven dishes / meat dishes

Meat pie

Meat pie is one of those recipes that tastes good warm, but is almost even better the next day. Baking causes…

Preparation: approx. 20 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Oven dishes/holiday meals

Pork knuckle in the old Polish style

Pork knuckle in the old Polish style takes time, but rewards it with a strong taste and a very traditional, hearty…

Preparation: approx. 20 minutes plus cooling timeView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Soups / Polish cuisine

Danzig soup

Danziger soup is a mild, traditional soup with a gentle seasoning and a pleasant, slightly creamy nature. It does not…

Preparation: approx. 20 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Sauces / Polish cuisine

Old Polish sauce

This old Polish sauce is not an afterthought, but rather a base that really brings other dishes together. If onions…

Preparation: approx. 10 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Soups / Polish cuisine

Easter Żurek

Easter Żurek is a hearty, traditional soup that thrives on zakwas, sausage, egg and a well-balanced acidity…

Preparation: approx. 15 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Side dishes/stock

Ogórki w zalewie gyros

For me, pickled cucumbers like this are exactly the kind of recipe that makes a collection complete. They are spicy…

Preparation: approx. 30 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Polish regional cuisine / potato dishes

Placki ziemniaczane classic

Classic placki ziemniaczane are among the strongest potato dishes ever: golden brown and crispy on the outside, soft…

Preparation: approx. 20 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Polish regional cuisine / potato dishes

Placki ziemniaczane with mushroom cream

When classic Placki ziemniaczane meets a creamy mushroom cream, a simple potato dish becomes a truly well-rounded…

Prepare and fry Placki: approx. 50 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Polish regional cuisine / potato dishes

Pyra with bacon and herb quark

This version builds on the simple baked potato idea, but takes a heartier approach to dinner. Hot potatoes, rendered…

Preparation: approx. 15 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Polish regional cuisine / oven dishes

Babka ziemniaczana with smoked pork and onions

This version is a little heartier and smokier than the classic babka because smoked pork and onions add more flavor to…

Preparation: approx. 30 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Polish regional cuisine / oven & casseroles

Potato zapiekanka with chicken and peppers

This zapiekanka is based on the same potato idea, but with chicken and peppers it takes a more everyday and…

Preparation: approx. 25 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Pan-fried dishes / quick cuisine

Leczo with sausage Sven style

A rustic leczo with peppers, zucchini and spicy sausage. Hearty, aromatic and ideal for everyday life.

Preparation: approx. 15 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Baking & sweets / classics & home cooking

Apple pie / szarlotka simple

A simple apple pie with a short dough and juicy filling. Classic, uncomplicated and very good for everyday life.

Preparation: approx. 20 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Baking & sweets / classics & home cooking

Murzynek / simple chocolate cake

A moist chocolate cake classic with simple icing. Quick to make and perfect for coffee or Sunday afternoon.

Preparation: approx. 15 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Pan-fried dishes / quick cuisine

Zucchini pancakes / Placki z cukinii

Crispy zucchini fritters that are quick to make and work well as a main dish or as a side dish.

Preparation: approx. 20 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Quick cuisine / stir-fry dishes

Cabanossi potato pan

Quick, hearty pan with potatoes, cabanossi and peppers. Perfect for leftover potatoes.

Preparation: approx. 10 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Stews & soups / Culinary world tour

Sven's Summer Bigos with Young Cabbage and Sausage

A lighter, summery take on bigos with fresh cabbage, vegetables, bacon, sausage, tomatoes and plenty of dill. Young…

Preparation: 20 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

Grill & BBQ / Culinary world tour

Sven's BBQ Golonka from the Grill

Tender pork knuckle with a bold beer, mustard and soy glaze – seasoned overnight, cooked slowly and then caramelised…

Preparation: 25 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Poland

A little cooking know-how

Good ingredients.
Simply explained.

Three tips to get you started. Each recipe gives its precise quantities, cooking times and variations.

Dill at the end

Fresh dill loses fragrance during long cooking. Add some of it when serving.

Using acidity thoughtfully

Sauerkraut, pickled ingredients and sourdough starters bring different kinds of acidity. Use the recipe quantities and taste.

Preparing mushrooms

Dried mushrooms need soaking and appropriate cooking. Carefully filter sandy soaking water if the recipe uses it.

The journey continues

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Witaj przy stole.There’s a place for you at the table.

Poland.A good reasonto eat together.

What would you like to eat today?

Make zakvas for Żurek yourself

Danzig porcelain

Cold beetroot soup

What you candiscover here.

Cook at your own pace.Enjoy at your own pace.

Your next favourite dish?

Make zakvas for Żurek yourself

Danzig porcelain

Cold beetroot soup

Pierogi with sauerkraut and mushroom filling

Danzig herring salad

Kashubian-style herring

Polish beefsteak

Meat pie

Pork knuckle in the old Polish style

Danzig soup

Old Polish sauce

Easter Żurek

Ogórki w zalewie gyros

Placki ziemniaczane classic

Placki ziemniaczane with mushroom cream

Pyra with bacon and herb quark

Babka ziemniaczana with smoked pork and onions

Potato zapiekanka with chicken and peppers

Leczo with sausage Sven style

Apple pie / szarlotka simple

Murzynek / simple chocolate cake

Zucchini pancakes / Placki z cukinii

Cabanossi potato pan

Sven's Summer Bigos with Young Cabbage and Sausage

Sven's BBQ Golonka from the Grill

Good ingredients.Simply explained.

Where next?

Italy

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Sweden

France

Spain

Austria

Witaj przy stole.
There’s a place for you at the table.

Poland.
A good reason
to eat together.

What you can
discover here.

Cook at your own pace.
Enjoy at your own pace.

Good ingredients.
Simply explained.