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“Polish’d brims with dazzling recipes and inviting stories—virtuosic, vegetarian takes on traditional Polish cuisine with multicultural influences.”—Foreword, starred review
More than 100 vegetarian recipes celebrate the global flavor of today’s trend-setting Polish cuisine—all stunningly photographed.
Michał Korkosz, the award-winning author of Fresh from Poland, reenvisions his home country as a cultural crossroads of Europe in this plant-forward collection of rule-breaking recipes. As Korkosz highlights, in Polish cooking, adopting ideas from abroad is just as customary as pierogi and bigos. Polish’d explores this rich heritage, with notes of French, Italian, Middle Eastern, Turkish, and traditional Jewish dishes, in recipes such as:
- Miso Zurek with Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Mushrooms, and Chives
- Nettle Pesto Pasta with Radishes and Asparagus
- Sheet Pan Kopytka with White Beans, Brussels Sprouts, and Polish Za’atar
- Caramel Plums with Cinnamon, Sour Cream, and Candied Hazelnuts
Thoughtfully organized by method—from “steamed” to “baked and roasted” to “fermented and preserved”—Korkosz’s recipes showcase fresh vegetables, grains, and herbs without overlooking the occasional need for cheesy potato hand pies and buttery cookies! With its unique take on this oft-ignored cuisine, Polish’d will please readers with Polish heritage, vegetarian fans of Eastern European food, and anyone looking for creative ways to enjoy plant-based fare.
★ #1 International Bestseller
Recommended by the Polish Cultural Institute New York
“One of my favorite new cookbooks.”—Joe Yonan, Washington Post
“Plant-forward innovations from a Polish kitchen. . . . Multicultural, inventive recipes . . . brim with the confidence of a knowledgeable cook who derives joy from bending tradition to suit his tastes.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“These recipes give you plenty of cause to say smacznego (bon appetit) to this delicious collection of innovative nouveau-Polish recipes.”—Saveur
“The book’s engaging stories about Korkosz’s kitchen experiences are as inviting as its recipes. He writes that cooking “felt like a prayer,” a sanctuary, a playground. He also imparts his playfulness and delight in culinary experimentation as he shares numerous tips and tricks to help home cooks achieve “restaurant-level” results. Exuberant as a mazurka, Polish’d is a colorful introduction to fresh, innovative vegetarian cooking.”—Foreword, starred review
“Highlights the ways in which Polish cuisine is (and always has been) ‘multicultural.’ . . . Start drooling.”—Booklist
“Tradition and modernity intersect in Korkosz’s creative kitchen, resulting in food which seems unmistakably Polish but also very aware of the rest of the world.”—Kitchen Arts & Letters
“Polish’d, a compendium of vegetable-centric culinary and visual delights, presents 100 new recipes, full-page photographs, and bright graphics sure to entice home cooks. Poland, Korkosz writes, was once a ‘mosaic of nations’ with diverse culinary influences . . . The international flavors of Korkosz's recipes never slight his unabashed love of his homeland . . . and the two pierogi recipes will delight cooks hungry for iconic Polish fare.”—Shelf Awareness for Readers, starred review
“An homage to Polish cooking, the book incorporates Polish food’s multicultural history, using ingredients introduced to Poland through globalization. Polish’d will take you through the rich history of Polish cooking for the modern cook.”—Paris Post-Intelligencer
“I love the careful attention to flavor balance in these recipes that span across genres of deep comfort, vibrant nourishment, elegant entertaining options, and modern takes on traditional fare. Global influences light up Korkosz’s plant-forward culinary universe that is brilliantly organized in this collection.”—Laura Wright, author of The First Mess Cookbook
“Polish’d—like the author himself—is punchy, fresh, and a true original. Korkosz’s food manages to be innovative but also comforting and familiar. His story of finding confidence and joy in the kitchen is so relatable, and he’s brilliantly infectious at sharing his joy of food with all of us.”—Sarah Copeland, author of Every Day Is Saturday and Instant Family Meals
“This book makes my heart sing—Korkosz’s fun, vibrant, and accessible approach to Polish cooking will have everyone cooking Polish food. I was smiling the whole way through. Brawo!”—Zuza Zak, food and culture writer, author of Polska: New Polish Cooking
