Kartacze, kołduny, kutia and other recipes from the former Eastern Borderlands.
Baked potato cake made from grated raw potatoes with smoked bacon and onion, featuring a dark brown crust and a dense, juicy center, served with sour cream and cracklings. This recipe includes tips on how to drain the potatoes, what temperature to bake at, how long to bake, what to do with leftovers, and which potatoes and bacon to buy abroad.
Thin slices of beef rolled with mustard, bacon, pickled cucumber, and onion, seared and simmered in a mushroom sauce until tender. This includes tips on how to avoid drying out the meat and what to substitute for zrazowa and pickled cucumbers abroad.
Dumplings filled with potatoes, cottage cheese, and sautéed onions, made with soft dough from hot water, served with cracklings or onions and sour cream. Includes tips on substituting cottage cheese abroad and how to freeze pierogi.