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Fresh from Poland

New Vegetarian Cooking from the Old Country
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Fresh from Poland by Michal Korkosz reimagines traditional Polish cuisine through over 80 vegetable-forward recipes that celebrate the homeland's fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs. Far from the usual heavy meat dishes, this cookbook offers vibrant, comforting creations like Brown Butter Scrambled Eggs, Creamy Cucumber Salad, Buckwheat Bliny with Sour Cream, and pierogi varieties. Korkosz's passion and family traditions shine alongside his award-winning photography, bringing a fresh, inventive perspective that honours Poland’s culinary heritage while embracing indulgence in moderation.
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This cookbook suits adventurous home cooks seeking plant-forward yet indulgent recipes rooted in Polish culinary tradition. It appeals to both vegetarians and meat-eaters interested in authentic flavours with a modern twist, as well as food lovers who appreciate stunning food photography and cultural storytelling.

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The first-ever Polish vegetarian cookbook, with over 80 gorgeously photographed recipes from rising star Michal Korkosz, winner of the 2017 Saveur Blog Award for best food photography.

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Most people associate Poland with kielbasa sausage and other rich, heavy meat dishes, often served with cold vodka. But there's so much more to Polish cuisine. In this refreshing approach, food writer Michal Korkosz presents a new take on traditional Polish dishes, with over 80 comforting, vegetable-forward recipes. Korkosz displays his stunning photographs in this unique cookbook to bring an oft-ignored cuisine to the forefront in a new and inventive way.

The vibrant recipes, like Brown Butter Scrambled Eggs and Creamy Cucumber Salad, make Polish cooking relevant and delicious for anyone, anywhere. His passion for the food of his homeland shines through, as he reveals a new side of Poland through its beautiful fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, while still evoking the beloved traditions of his mother and grandmother.

The vegetables are the stars, but Korkosz does not shy away from using butter, gluten, or sugar, because, he says, "life is too short." The result is a selection of mouthwatering recipes, like Buckwheat Bliny with Sour Cream, Sourdough Rye, with Cultured Kefir Butter, Salt-brined Dill Pickles, Orange Apple Pie with Meringue and Streusel, and of course, pierogi of all kinds. Paired with Korkosz's award-winning photography, this unique and fresh book redefines Polish cuisine as we know it.

Fresh from Poland is a testament to the delicious possibilities of Polish cooking, and an invitation to explore its rich, often-overlooked heritage.

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Praised as "lovely" by the Washington Post and an "Indie Bestseller," Fresh from Poland offers a light, delicious take on an often underrepresented cuisine. Library Journal highlights its appeal to vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Booklist's starred review commends Korkosz's photographic talent and personal touch, while Shelf Awareness describes it as "a truly beautiful cookbook" suitable for cooks from beginners to experts. Publishers Weekly notes the creative reworking of traditionally meat-heavy fare, and the book’s vibrant photography inspires home cooks throughout.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781615196555

Publisher: The Experiment LLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 March 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: The Experiment LLC

Illustration: 172 color photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 193.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 843g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Michal Korkosz is a 21-year-old food enthusiast, cake lover, croissant gourmand, and food journalist in the making. He was born and raised in Poland. He cooks with passion every day for his family, and on his blog, he connects this love of cooking with another hobby-food photography. He is the winner of the 2017 Saveur Blog Award for best food photography.

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