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Cheese Pierogi w/ Cabbage & Bacon

INGREDIENTS 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen potato & cheese pierogi 4 oz. sliced bacon, cut into 1/2” pieces 1 T. vegetable oil 1/2 small head green cabbage (1 1/4 lc.), cut into 1/2” pieces 1 jumbo onion – thinly sliced 2 medium tomatoes 2 tsp. distilled white vinegar 1/2 tsp. sugar In large saucepot, prepare pierogi in boiling salted water …

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The Eggs of Polish Easter

The Polish Chef By Robert Strybel Dietetically eggs are close to being the perfect food. The big cholesterol scare of a few years ago has been revised. Unless otherwise diagnosed, the healthy individual can and should consuem around five eggs a week with no ill effect. If unsure, check with your physycian. Symbolizing new life, eggs are equated with Easter, …

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English Walnut Cake

INGREDIENTS 2/3 c. shortening 1 c. white sugar 1/4 c. brown sugar 2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 c. milk 1 c. finely chopped walnuts 1 tsp. almond flavoring 4 egg whites Cream shortening, gradually add sugar. Beat until fluffy. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk. Add nuts & flavoring. …

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Polish Sausage Soup

INGREDIENTS: 1 c. chopped onions 2 tsp. bacon fat 6 c. beef broth 12 oz. beer 14-16 oz. sauerkraut 14-16 oz. diced tomatoes 2 T. brown sugar 1 tsp. crushed red pepper 2 lb. kielbasa sausage, sliced or diced 3 c. diced raw potatoes Saute onion in bacon fat. Stir in broth, beer, sauerkraut, tomatoes, brown sugar and red pepper …

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Homemade Polish Soups – Hot & Cold

The Polish Chef by Robert Strybel FRESH TOMATO SOUP (zupa ze świeżych pomidorów): If you have been raised on m-m-yuck canned tomato soup (m-m-yuck), you probably don’t realize how good the made-from-scratch variety can be. And it’s super easy too! Simply wash and cut into quarters 2-1/4 lbs fresh, vine-ripened, in-season local tomatoes  and simmer in 3 T butter in …

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Polish Pecan Cookies

1 cup butter 3 tbsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 1 1⁄2 tbsp water 2 1⁄2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups pecan halves Confectioners sugar for rolling 1. Cream butter with vanilla extract, add confectioners sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. 2. Add water and beat thoroughly. 3. Add flour gradually, mixing until blended after each addition 4. If …

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Polish Poppy Seed Cookies

Ingredients 2 eggs 1 cup butter 3/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 egg yolks 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water Directions 1. Place eggs (and water to cover) in a medium saucepan. Bring water to a boil, remove from heat and let cool. Peel eggs and …

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Warsaw Paczki

INGREDIENTS 1 c. sweet cream 2 yeast cakes 10 egg yolks 1 tsp. salt 5 T. soft butter 4 1⁄2 c. flour 1 jigger rum 6 T. sugar Heat cream to lukewarm. Add salt to egg yolks and beat until thick. Cream butter and sugar. Put these ingredients into a large bowl, add yeast, dissolved with 1 T. sugar, (in …

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Whiskey Cake

INGREDIENTS: 1 box yellow cake mix (without pudding) 1 box vanilla pudding 4 eggs 1/2 c. oil 1 c. milk (reg) 1 shot whiskey (11⁄2 oz.) 1 c. walnuts Combine all ingredients. Mix 3 minutes. Pour into a well-greased tube pan. Bake at 350˚ for 50-60 min. TOPPING: 1 stick butter 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. whiskey Melt butter. Add …

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Fresh Blueberry Cream Pie

INGREDIENTS: 1 c. sour cream 2 T. all purpose flour 3/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg beaten 2 1/2 c. fresh blueberries 1 pastry shell 3 T. all purpose flour 3 T. butter or margarine softened 3 T. finely chopped pecans Combine first 6 ingredients, beat 5 minutes at medium speed (electric mixer) until smooth. Fold in …

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