Polish Dumplings

These stuffed dumplings derived their name from the Polish word for filled dumpling: pieróg. This former peasant food evolved into one of Poland's favorite dishes. Every ... READ MORE

Kopytka are small potato dumplings from Poland that are similar in taste and appearance to the Italian gnocchi. They are made with boiled and mashed potatoes with the addition of flour. The name of the dish can be translated to little... READ MORE

The dough for these famous Polish potato meat dumplings is made with mashed or grated raw potatoes – or occasionally a combination of both – mixed with flour, salt, and eggs in order to create a pliable and soft batter for the dish. Ev... READ MORE

Characterized by their round shape and a small indentation in the center, Silesian dumplings are created with cooked potatoes that are mashed or riced before they are combined with potato flour or potato starch, and usually egg yolks. As the name ... READ MORE

Originating from the historical region of Red Ruthenia, these soft, crescent-shaped dumplings are filled with a combination of potatoes and cheese, which is occasionally modified with various seasonings or fried onions. Pierogi ruskie are usually ... READ MORE

Translated as lazy pierogi, these simple dumplings do not share many similarities with the traditional pierogi. They are made with fresh cottage cheese, eggs, and flour, shaped into a soft dough that is either cut into uniform shapes or c... READ MORE

Known as koldūnai in Lithuania, kalduny in Belarus and kołduny in Poland, these stuffed dumplings boiled in salted water are a staple of regional cuisine. Traditionally filled with minced pork, beef, chicken, curd chees... READ MORE

These large, oval-shaped potato dumplings are traditionally filled with a combination of sautéed onions and ground meat, while some versions occasionally employ mushrooms, sauerkraut, or cheese. They are usually associated with the northeas... READ MORE