February 2026
Kanapki (Polish Open-Faced Sandwiches), Three Ways
Kanapki are traditional Polish open faced sandwiches that are simple, flexible, and meant to highlight good ingredients. They’re often served as a light meal, snack, or appetizer and usually start with bread and butter. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: None Servings: 3–6 Ingredients Base ● Cocktail rye bread ● Salted butter, softened Smoked Salmon […]
Potato & Farmer’s Cheese Pierogi
Pierogi are one of the most recognizable Polish comfort foods with simple ingredients, made by hand, and meant to be forgiving. Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus resting) Cook Time: 10-15 minutes Servings: 4-6 people Ingredients Dough ● 1 large egg ● 2 tbsp sour cream ● 2 cups all-purpose flour ● ½–¾ cup warm milk […]
Karpatka (Polish Cream Cake)
Karpatka is a classic Polish dessert made with two layers of choux pastry and a rich vanilla cream filling. It’s meant to look rustic and uneven to resemble the Carpathian Mountains. Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Servings: 8-10 servings Ingredients Choux Pastry ● 1 cup water ● 2 sticks unsalted butter ● […]
Local Guide: Polish Culture & Ingredients
Due to lots of emigration from Poland to other countries around the world, a little bit of Polish culture can be found almost everywhere—including here in the States! Come along with our local Polish expert Kimmie as she takes us on a tour of her favorite local Polish spots in her Indiana hometown. Hi, I’m […]