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 ● […]