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    Authentic Polish Dill Pickle Soup (Zupa Ogórkowa)

    January 13, 2022 By Monika Last Updated September 1, 2025 23 Comments

    Top down view of Polish dill pickle soup in white bowl with spoon on top of speckled plate.

    Traditional Polish dill pickle soup is made using vinegar-free, brined dill pickles/gherkins for a distinctive sour flavour. It's nutritious, easy to make and deliciously addictive! Polish dill pickle soup, called 'zupa ogórkowa' (pron. ogoor-KOH-vah) is one of the most popular traditional soups in Poland. The star of this soup are pickled (or rather, fermented) cucumbers […]

    Red Cabbage Patties

    January 6, 2022 By Monika Last Updated December 30, 2024 4 Comments

    Side view of cabbage patties with yogurt sauce on plate.

    These Cabbage Patties made using raw red cabbage are quick and easy to put together and come with a refreshing herb dip.  Packed with flavour and goodness they are perfect as a nutritious snack or vegetarian main. These delicious Cabbage Patties are made using a handful of ingredients which add flavour and help the patties […]

    Polish Poppy Seed Cake (Makowiec)

    December 21, 2021 By Monika Last Updated December 17, 2024 Leave a Comment

    Side view of Polish poppy seed cake cut in half on top of blue plate.

    Polish poppy seed cake consists of yeast-based pastry and a layer of sweet poppy seed mixture rolled together to form a log.  This cake is traditionally eaten at Christmas as well as Easter. See also my Polish babka recipe! Polish poppy seed cake has been part of festive traditions as well as everyday life in […]

    Herring Salad Polish-Style (Salatka ze Sledzia)

    December 18, 2021 By Monika Last Updated December 16, 2022 2 Comments

    Top down view of herring salad in white bowl with spoon.

    This herring salad is a popular party food dish in Poland, easy to make and full of flavour. This simple dish offers a surprisingly complex flavour profile including savoury, sweet and zesty. It accompanies family gatherings and celebrations including Christmas, but is also often served as an everyday dish. This herring salad ('salatka ze sledzia' […]

    Simple Brussels Sprout Soup

    December 9, 2021 By Monika Last Updated December 9, 2021 24 Comments

    Side view of creamy brussels sprout soup in white bowl.

    This brussels sprout soup is delicious, nutritious and ready in just 15 minutes! Despite its simplicity (of ingredients as well as cooking method) this soup is full of flavour, which is quite different from the flavour of traditionally cooked sprouts. This soup will make you see brussels sprouts in a completely new light! This brussels […]

    Polish Pickled Herring Recipe

    December 3, 2021 By Monika Last Updated December 16, 2022 4 Comments

    Close-up view of pickled herring with onion and spices in open jar.

    This pickled herring is lightly spiced and not too vinegary, perfect as an appetizer whatever the occasion. It's incredibly simple to put together and made using a handful of ingredients. Pickled herring is immensely popular in Northern as well as Eastern Europe. In Poland it is served with bread as part of the traditional Christmas […]

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    Hi, I am Monika, welcome to Everyday Healthy Recipes! This blog is all about simple recipes with a healthy twist, old classics with a modern take, and an occasional Polish dish thrown into the mix - all easy to make and delicious, perfect for everyday cooking.

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