potato dumplings with toasted bacon and dill sprig

Delicious Meat filled Polish Potato Dumplings

I recently came across these delightful little meat-filled potato dumplings known as Pyzy z Mięsem or Silesian Kluski at a Polish grocery store located near me in the US. They can typically be found packaged either in the freezer section or the refrigerated aisle of the store. These small round dumplings resemble my Bavarian Potato Dumplings (Knödel), though they are smaller in size. At home, … Continue reading Delicious Meat filled Polish Potato Dumplings

Polish Pączki Donut

Pączki: A Polish Donut Recipe with a Bavarian Twist

Every now and then, a simple grocery store discovery sends me down a delightful culinary rabbit hole. That’s exactly what happened when I spotted a traditional Polish Donut named “Pączki“. These plump donuts, dusted with sugar and filled with jam, instantly caught my eye. They reminded me of the filled Krapfen I grew up with in Bavaria, yet they richer and have their own distinct … Continue reading Pączki: A Polish Donut Recipe with a Bavarian Twist