8 slices bacon, finely chopped; ½ pound lean beef, cut in 1-inch dice; ½ pound lean, boneless pork shoulder or venison, cut in 1-inch dice ...

The kielbasa found at American grocery stores is likely the cured variety, which can be eaten out of the package cold, briefly heated, or cooked as part of a dish.

Discover Wigilia's menu and test dishes early for Christmas perfection! Focus on seafood, mushrooms, and gingerbread. Enjoy marinating carp!

These traditions, whether you make or buy of pierogis, tamales or cookies, are rooted deeply in many families and cultures. In many area Polish families, the pierogi reigns mighty as a tradition.

The polka music was playing and the perogi was being served at the annual American Polish Festival at the American Polish Century Club in Sterling Heights June 21.

This cookbook, which was published last fall, was originally born out of Korkosz’s master’s thesis, which he intended to write about cookbooks as a source of national identity.

Return chicken to Dutch oven. Add wine, bring to a boil, and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add pepper mixture, and bring to a simmer.

Dumpling recipes here include “Polish Pierogi with Sauerkraut and Mushrooms” and “Udmurt Dumplings with Beetroot and Raspberry.” And then there are cabbage rolls, or stuffed cabbage.