Tuesday · 18 August 2026 · Edition no. 230 · High summer
recipes, flavours & stories from the pantry
AI-generated image
Tender cheese ravioli are simmered until just al dente, then tossed in nutty brown butter scented with fresh sage, lemon, and Parmesan. It is a classic Italian supper that comes together in one pan and rewards careful timing.
Classic Polish dumplings filled with creamy potato, farmer cheese, and golden onions, then baked until lightly crisp. Serve with sour cream and fresh dill for a comforting meat-free main dish.
A deeply savory Polish hunter’s stew of sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, pork, smoked sausage, mushrooms, and prunes, slowly simmered until the flavors become rich, rounded, and beautifully cohesive.
AI-generated image
A deeply savory Polish sour rye soup with white sausage, potatoes, smoked bacon, garlic, marjoram, and a halved egg. Fermented rye starter gives the broth its distinctive tang, balanced by cream and horseradish.
Crisp-edged Polish potato pancakes with a tender, savory center, served with cool sour cream and bright applesauce. Grating the potatoes finely and squeezing them thoroughly gives the pancakes their characteristic lacy texture.
A classic Polish baked cheesecake with a buttery biscuit crust, a dense yet creamy farmer-cheese filling, and a bright lemon finish. A brief simmer softens the raisins and gives them a plump, jammy texture.
AI-generated image
A clear, deeply fragrant Polish broth made by gently simmering chicken, beef, root vegetables, and herbs until the stock is rich yet brilliantly clean. Serve it with fine noodles and fresh parsley for a restorative first course or light meal.
AI-generated image
A classic Polish dish of tender white fish layered with sweet carrots, parsley root, celery, and onion in a gently simmered tomato sauce. Serve it warm or chilled; the flavor improves as the vegetables settle into the fish.
A classic Polish cucumber soup with tender potatoes, root vegetables, dill, and tangy fermented cucumbers. Cucumber brine added at the end gives the broth its characteristic bright, savory sourness.
