Polish recipes and Polish food
About Polish Food
Traditional Polish fare is a blend of Slavic influences, while it also shares roots with French and Italian cuisines. At the turn of the second millennium, root vegetables, wild mushrooms and coarse breads formed Poland’s basic food staples. However, over time, a variety of European influences began to appear.
When Italian princess Bona Sforza became the Queen of Poland in 1518, she brought along her Italian court staff, who soon introduced ingredients previously unknown to the Polish, including tomatoes, lettuce, leeks, cauliflower and chives. Today, the Polish word (wloszczyna) for “standard soup greens”, including parsley root, celeriac, cabbage and leek, translates to “Italian stuff”. More
Key Ingredients
Polish Food
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Seasoning cast iron
Seasoning a new cast iron frying pan will help to keep it in good condition and help to avoid odours and flavours sticking to the pan. Coat the inside of the pan in oil and place in a hot oven for 30 - 60 minutes. Allow it to cool before wiping it clean.
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Gluten
A protein in flour which, when mixed with water, gives the dough elasticity and strength.


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