In an ode to the Pennsylvania Dutch part of our heritage in the Coal Region, let me share with you a simple, 3-ingredient “schmear” (spread) […]
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Lazy Man’s Pierogi (Polish Noodles)
Lazy Man’s Pierogi (aka “Polish Noodles“, “Noodles and Cottage Cheese“) is simple, filling, and a family favorite of all ages. Growing up in The Coal […]
Homemade Halusky With Cabbage and Onion
In Northeastern Pennsylvania, many times you will find this at church picnics, block parties, on diner menus and in homes where it is known across the […]
Polish Sauerkraut Soup – Kapusniak
The Coal Region of North-eastern Pennsylvania is home to generations of residents with ties to Eastern European heritage; descendants of the many immigrants who came […]
City Chicken
“City Chicken” — a bit of a misnomer because this dish with “chicken” in its name — has no chicken in it. Here in the […]
Polish Chrusciki
Polish Chrusciki (pronunciation: hrrooss-CHEE-kee), or “angel wings“, are a sweet crisp pastry made out of dough that has been shaped into thin twisted ribbons or “bow-tie” […]