Easy Creamy Potato, Leek, and Sauerkraut Soup

This recipe takes ideas from traditional Polish kapusniak (sauerkraut soup) and combines them with the creamy texture of potato-leek soup for a bowl that's satisfyingly rich and filling, but with a tangy, bright flavor.

Bigos (Polish Hunter's Stew)

Bigos, or traditional Polish Hunter's Stew, is one of those homey recipes that changes from household to household. This version is from A Polish Country House Kitchen by Anne Applebaum and Danielle Crittenden and blends pork, venison, beef, veal, and sausage with cabbage, sauerkraut, and mushrooms.

Polish Cabbage, Potato, and Bacon Casserole

This browned, bubbling, soul-satisfying winner of a winter dish brings warmth on a cold winter night.

Sausage and Sauerkraut Stew with Duck Fat Dumplings

[Photograph: Max Falkowitz] Juniper plays best with gamey meats, but game can be hard to come by. If you don't hunt (or have a friend who does), your options are limited. Ducks, however, are far more widely available and are...

Zupa Pomidorowa (Polish Tomato Soup)

This Polish Tomato Soup (Zupa Pomidorowa) only requires a few ingredients and is extremely quick and easy to make! It will satisfy your tomato soup craving in about 15 minutes.

From a Polish Country House Kitchen's Pierogi With Potato, Cheese, Bacon, and Peas Filling

From soup-filled to soup-simmered, I have never met a dumpling I did not like. So it was with great excitement that I flipped open From A Polish Country House Kitchen to find not one, not two, but three different recipes for pierogi. Pierogi are boiled and then pan fried half-moon dumplings usually filled with some kind of meat, cheese, or potato filling. Pierogi are usually made en masse as a celebratory meal, since all of the kneading, rolling, filling, and boiling can take the better part of ...

Goulash (Hungarian Beef and Paprika Stew)

This old fashioned goulash is loaded with vegetables and beef, for a hearty winter meal.

Choucroute Garnie à l'Alsacienne (Alsatian Braised Sauerkraut With Mixed Meats and Sausages)

Meat and sauerkraut: It's a combo we all know and love, but no version takes it to such exalted heights as Alsatian choucroute garnie. Making it requires knowing a thing or two about all the cuts of meat involved and how best to handle them. This recipe will ensure that your lean cuts don't dry out and that your tough ones become meltingly tender.

Zapiekanka (Polish Pizza)

Zapiekanka, often referred to as Polish pizza, is an incredibly easy recipe to make, and features a delightful combination of bread, mushrooms, and cheese!

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Potato and Kale Soup With Sausage)

Caldo verde, a potato and kale soup from northern Portugal, is one of those dishes that seem custom-made for lazy rainy days, when you want something hearty and comforting but don't feel like putting in a ton of effort.