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Treasured Polish Recipes for Americans
Edited by Marie Sokolowski and Irene Jasinski
Illustrated by Stanley Legun

Much time and effort has been spent in research and study of old Polish cookbooks and in collecting recipes from good Polish cooks in America. First published in United States in 1948, it was the first complete book of Polish cookery in the English language.

There are chapters on Appetizers, Soups, Meats, Poultry and Game, Fish, Vegetables, Mushrooms, Dairy Dishes, Pastries and Desserts. Recipes are included for famous Polish barszcz, for bigos, czarnina, pierogi, nalesniki, paszteciki… and hundreds of other interesting Polish foods.

It contains brief stories of Polish festivities and customs such as Christmas Eve (Wigilia), Harvest Festival (Do&#380ynki) and others.

The cover design is by the noted Polish Folk Artist Marya Werten. Original illustrations by Stanley Legun give the book a true Polish atmosphere. American housewives interested in new foods with foreign flavor will want this book. Person of Polish background will enjoy and treasure it. The book will make an original and individual gift for any occasion, like Christmas, Birthday, Mother's Day, or as an Appreciation gift.

Publishing House:Polanie Publishing Co, Minneapolis
Hardcover book measuring 5.7" x 8.8"
170 pages, illustrations
English Language Version

All books are shipped through the U.S. Postal Office using Media Mail service.Typically delivery times are between 1 and 2 weeks.Please be advised, certain destinations in the U.S. may take longer. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

BEST PACZKI'S
THIS IS A GREAT COOKBOOK, WITH WONDERFUL HELPFUL HINTS AND INTERESTING INSIGHTS. THERE ARE SEVERAL RECIPES FOR PACZKI'S AND YESTERDAY I MADE THE PAGE 136 RECIPE CALLING FOR 3 EGG YOLKS AND 1 WHOLE EGG,AND THEY ARE ADDICTIVE! ANOTHER RECIPE CALLED FOR 20 EGG YOLKS AND SAID GOOD POLISH COOKS USE 1 YOLK FOR EACH PACZKI. CAN'T WAIT TO TRY AND TASTE, WHEN I GET MORE EGGS.

Best Cookbook I've Ever Owned
if I could have only one cookbook - this would be it, honest! Mine went missing about 10 yrs ago when we moved and I have really missed it.Nothing 'gourmet' here - this is simple, everyday food that you would find in any Polish kitchen ... it is the original 'comfort food' - Pierogis (several filling recipes), Kolacky, Makowiec (poppy seed jelly roll), Bigos, Babkas ... Beggar's cake - I had never seen a recipe for one before!And it has one entire section dedicated to nothing but mushrooms - they are that important to Polish cuisine. A "Must Have" for any kitchen, Polish or not!

Smacznego! (Enjoy the Good Taste)
This is more than a cookbook. Jasinski and Sokolowski begin with a thoughtful account of the sufferings of Poland. There is also discussion of the Wigilia (Christmas Eve supper), the Lenten fast, and the sumptuous Easter dinner.

A table of equivalent measurements is provided. The dishes elaborated in this book include meats, such as leg of lamb, kiszka, kielbasa, and ham. The pastries discussed include filled cream puffs (paczki), chruscik, and mazurek.

A must have for any lover of great foods!
My Italian mother-in-law gave me this as a gift, knowing of my heritage.I picked up my own copy at Piekutowski's European Style Sausage (the BEST Krawkow and Jewish Rye in the St. Louis area), a place I have been going since a small child..

With recipes as varied as Czarnina, Bigos, the ever-beloved Pierogi, and Ciastka z Bakaliami (Fruit Rocks), this book has been a priceless resource; giving insight into not only the hows of traditional Polish cooking, but the underlying whys of various cultural influences. It also provides a unique insight into the ties between food and religion from basically Polish/Catholic daily life.

A Must Have
This book has been given to every successive generation in my family as a must have book on Polish cooking and tradition.Starting with my great grandmother (who was from Poland), down to me, this book has been great to all of us.There are a variety of different recipies, stories, and information about traditions all broken down in a very logical, easy to use manner.A must for all Polish Americans! ... Read more

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Polish food is domestic, comfort food ideal for occasions when nothing other than hearty soup or rich-flavored stew will do and when generous hospitality is the order of the day.

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Attractive cooking book
Spotted this on a friends' shelf and thought it would make a nice gift for my wife. We've not tried any of the recipes within yet, but the book is very nicely presented and covers most of Central Europe too, which is a boon. ... Read more

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In the 1900's Florence Greenbaum put together a huge recipe book in accordance with all Jewish dietary laws. It was a great success in 1919.The traditional recipes while cooking in New York City with little or now cooking conveniences make this a very informative and entertaining book, no only for the recipes but for the ingenuity used to prepare these meals! ... Read more

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This cookbook has been compiled by the Rosary Sodality to mark the 75th anniversary of the St. Stanislaus Kostka parish. It contains a wide selection of treasured recipes, both for the experienced cook or one just beginning to master the art of cooking. ... Read more

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.AAAAA+++++
Book arrived before expected.The condition was better that I expected given it's date.All in all a positive experience.Thanks!! ... Read more

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This bilingual (English/Polish) cookbook contains over a 120 Polish recipes. Every recipe was tried in both countries, so it will definitely taste the best. With both USA and European measurements you can use My Homemade Polish Recipes anywhere you go. In the book you will find sections with salads, soups, meats, seafood, desserts and pies. Only one recipe per page with full color dividers for individual sections; hardcover bounded by plastic spirals for ease of use while cooking. Two indexes for recipes - one in English and one in Polish will make it easy to find your favorite dish.

At the end of the book you will find (in full color and in English) very useful cooking info like:
Cooking Tips, Herbs & Spices, Baking Breads, Baking Desserts, Vegetable & Fruits, Measurements & Substitutions, Equivalency Chart, Food Quantities, Calorie Counter, Napkin Folding, Microwave Hints and Cooking Terms. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Russian, German and Polish Food and Cooking
The over-all condition was acceptable however, the front cover sleeve was stuck/glued on to the front of the book. I didn't notice this at first and when I went to inspect the book without the cover sleeve it began to tear, this was quite unfortunate. I would have been very happy with my purchase, now I am a bit disappointed.
Regards, Henry Wegwitz

Bought this book for my Russian husband
My MIL is Polish and has taught me some of her family recipes which my husband loves. I just received this book today and am so impressed. It has beautiful pictures and great sounding recipes. Can't wait to get into the kitchen and create.

Food recipes from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea
"Russian, German & Polish Food & Cooking" is an absolutely excellent cookbook.It gives traditional food recipes from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. Included are, about, 185 recipes from Germany, Austria, Poland, The Czech Republic, Ukraine, Russia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, the east Adrriatic Sea, and other countries in a huge area of central and eastern Europe. Published in 2005, it has 256 pages and 750 pages.

The recipes are fully described and the photos are beautiful.This is a terrific book for cooks who may want to expore a different set of cusines than most Americans know.The dishes are beautiful and taste great.If you cook your way through this cookbook, you may want to concentrate on one or more specific nationalities.Each of these countries has hundreds or, even, thousands of food recipes from which to choose.

However, start with this terrific book.Choose a simple set of dishes to start.Then work your way into the more difficult dishes.Do you want a nice, simple, dessert for a fancy pot luck?Try the Polish Honey Cake.

I recommend this book, highly.I hope the publisher offers a new printing, soon.

A wonderful book for many years to come
I have got this book as a BD present and was sceptical at first - I am a very strict cook-book critic. But this book is amazing! Not only it's full of pictures and very clear instructions, but also all recipes I've tried so far worked wonderfully.
Just as mentioned in an earlier review, ingredients are very reasonable - and you get amazing taste from very basic products. It's also nice that in each of three parts there is a special section on Vegetable dishes - for those, who strive for healthy lifestyles.
I'm buying a copy for my friend's BD today!

An excellent collection of recipes in an attractive package
I really love this cookbook! I bought it for the countries mentioned in the title, but it actually covers a wider geographical range that touches on the Greek-ish foods of the Adriatic Sea. The recipes range from simple and easy to very labor-intensive dishes that take hours to prepare. In all cases, the instructions are thorough and easy to follow, and the work-in-process photographs are extremely helpful. I'm no expert in the kitchen, so that level of clarity is important to me. Another thing I like about this book is that, unlike other books in this international series, the recipes do not contain a lot of difficult-to-find ingredients or obscure cuts of meat. With very few exceptions, the components to these dishes can be found at any supermarket. So far I have personally cooked about 30 of the recipes in the book. My favorites are the Torte Varazdin (magnificent!), Bigos (a Polish classic), and Hungarian Goulash (delicious and easy to make). It's particularly strong on stews and desserts. There are also a lot of fish dishes, which I have not tried. Not every dish in the book is a winner, but the masterpieces far outnumber the disasters. ... Read more

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This inexpensive, index card size spiral-bound recipe bookfeatures over 100 Polish-American recipes. Makes a great gift or"stocking stuffer" for friends and relatives. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

How is there a Polish cookbook and no recipe for chrusciki?
I feel bad to give low marks to a spiral cookbook from Penfield Press, but what a waste of money and time this was!I've had success with the Ukrainian, Dutch and Danish cookbooks from Penfield, but this was one big disappointment.

While the history in this book was interesting (as it always is with Penfield's cookbooks), the recipes were not up to par and, amazingly, a recipe for the chrusciki Christmas cookie was noticeably absent from the book.

I read through the entirety of the book, tried a few things, and did not like the end result.I found the instructions for the recipes to be a bit vague as well as some measurements for the ingredients.People learn as they go to play around with recipes a bit, but that's not possible for the novice who wants to follow a recipe to the letter and is simply not experienced enough to do such.

Try another Polish cookbook.- Donna Di Giacomo

Traditional Polish Recipes
Pleasing Polish Recipes, in the popular recipe-card file size Stocking Stuffer format, is chock-full of the best recipes and notes about Polish food and culture. Edited by Jacek and Malgorzata Nowakowski, this cookbook contains wonderful recipes as well as information on Polish American culture. Featured sections include "Christianity Comes to Poland" and "Polish Americans." Information on Ethnic History, Sites to See and a Polish Table Grace are also included. There are illustrations throughout the book drawn by Alice Wadowski. The cover depicts a photograph of pisanki (decorated eggs) from the collection of Rev. Czeslaw M. Krysa.

Pleasing Polish Recipes contains a wide variety of traditional recipes that are sure to please all your guests. Appetizers such as Deviled Eggs with Mushroom Bits are wonderful at dinner as well as picnics. The Lenten Borscht is great for those cold winter days. Serve it with a Cabbage Salad and a loaf of Graham Bread, and you have a delightful meal! Stuffed Cabbage and Kielbasa is a traditional favorite, and the Pierogis can either accompany a meal or be a meal all by themselves! A Polish Tart for desert is a great way to end any meal!

Pleasing Polish Recipes is excellent for personal collections and as a gift for those interested in Polish cooking and culture. ... Read more

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Polish cuisine is noted for its hearty and satisfying offerings, and this charming bilingual cookbook brings the best of traditional Polish cooking to your table -- with recipes in Polish and English! Among the chapters included are Soups and Appetisers, Main Courses, Desserts, and two special holiday chapters -- one devoted to 'Wigilia', the festive Polish Christmas Eve Dinner, and one devoted to 'Wielkanoc', the Polish Easter Luncheon. All 53 recipes are adapted for the modern kitchen.Amazon.com Review
Cooking is a universal language, but when reading recipes, a goodtranslation helps. In its series of bilingual cookbooks, Hippocreneprovides the ideal tool for adventurous cooks: authentic recipes in thelanguage of the country being featured, side-by-side with a reliableEnglish translation. If A Treasury of Polish Cuisine is typical ofthis series, which also offers bilingual volumes on French, Italian, Cuban,and Russian cooking, it is a gem.

Polish food is simple and hearty. Most of it remains close to its peasantroots, in a satisfying pork roast stuffed with prunes and walnuts, orthick, potato-based leek soup flavored with caraway seeds. Many dishesshare their roots with Russian classics, from Krupnik, the densemushroom and barley soup that gets intense flavor from dried mushrooms, toPasha, the stunningly rich pyramid of creamy cheese studded withdried fruits and nuts traditionally served at Easter. Chapters featuringdishes for Easter and Christmas will tempt even non-Polish cooks to bake aMazurka--buttery, flaky squares spread with chocolate, ground almonds, orother toppings.

This elegant little volume, with its 53 recipes and witty drawings of thegood life, will enchant anyone of Polish background. It is also a fine giftfor someone interested in learning to make a good selection of popularPolish dishes. --Dana Jacobi ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Fun Polish cuisine, language and images in one little book
I bought this book after visiting Poland and trying to learn a little Polish on the side. I like it that the recipes are given in both Polish and English, with a lot of clever drawings accompanying the sections. Especially like the hearty soups,which do remind me of my visit.

learn to cook Polish and speak Polish, at the same time!
"A Treasury of Polish Cuisine" is a good, bilingual, Polish cookbook, with traditional Recipes given in, both, Polish and English.

The recipes are very good, traditional, Polish food.The bilingual nature of the book helps one to learn every day Polish volcabulary.

Whether you are a cook looking for a new and different recipe or someone who wants to work at learning the Polish language in a new and different way, this book is for you.
Also, this book is for the person studying up to take a trip to Poland.To travel in Poland, a small knowledge of the Polish language is necessary for the best results.The best way to study any language is the 'immersion' technique.Certainly, this book will help in that process. ... Read more

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A very good Polish cookbook
"Culinary Arts Institute Polish Cookbook" copywrite 1976, 96 pp., has over 200 excellent Polish recipes.There are some high-quality color photos of food.The recipe directions are clear.The recipes are a good cross-section of popular Polish dishes.

It is hard to believe that I still have this cookbook in good condition after more than thirty years.Yet, it is a beautiful book.While it is somewhat short, it compares very well to the most recent Polish cookbooks (2008).

Complicated Polich recipes are made easy & delicious
I have had this book for years and it is falling apart, I need to replace before I loose some family favorites that when made with these simplerecipes tastes just like grandmoms. ... Read more

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500 Mouth-watering recipes from the classic Polish cuisine adapted to modern life for the first time. Notes on Polish tradition and menus. ... Read more