Polish recipes

A classic Polish honey gingerbread cake is adapted by Edd Kimber. It's layered with plum jam and coated in chocolate with sprinkles of edible gold

Try this light and fluffy pistachio cake, topped with sweet pistachio cream, fresh raspberries, crushed nuts and lime zest

Enjoy these Polish pizzas, with a mushroom base instead of tomato sauce. Serve with caramelised onions, dill pickles and chives, plus a zig-zag of ketchup

This traditional spiced cake is served with a cinnamon whipped cream and a dusting of icing sugar

Mashed cauliflower is a popular side dish in Poland. Make it extra-cheesy and luxurious by adding soured cream, butter and cheddar

This deliciously delicate chocolate layer cake is a truly showstopping bake. Stack up chocolate sponge, chocolate glaze and crunchy walnuts

Variations on these delicious dumplings are found all over Eastern Europe. Olia's are filled with tangy sauerkraut, crunchy cabbage and crispy shallots

Try this fruity salad for a light lunch or barbecue side. It's studded with jewel-like pomegranate seeds and is quick to prepare

Make a batch of fluffy glazed doughnuts, topped with crunchy chopped almonds for a special occasion. The dough includes jam for a subtle sweetness

Try making these Polish burgers with beef mince for a midweek meal. Combine the mince with breadcrumbs and herbs, then fry until golden brown.

This hearty Polish stew makes a comforting family dinner for wintry days. Cabbage is slow cooked and combined with mushrooms, cooked meats and spices.

Szegedin goulash is a classic that will please all lovers of sauerkraut. It's excellent with dumplings, but you can also serve it with crusty bread

Enjoy the deep savoury taste of slow-cooked ham, complemented by fresh sage and zesty lemon – ideal for Sunday lunch

Try making this summer berry mousse as a dessert, topped with whipped cream, or use it as a filling for a light sponge layer cake

Make these marbled sponges in less than an hour – they're an effortless bake but will impress your friends and family

This quick canapé of traditional Jewish salt beef with a twist has the wow factor despite taking only minutes to make

Slow-cooked cabbage leaves stuffed with a tasty rice mixture make a hearty veggie main, or an unusual side dish

Use pork or beef ribs to make bortsch, a Ukrainian-inspired soup made with beetroot and beans to make it deliciously filling. Serve with our pampushky recipe

Try this homemade sauerkraut in ham or cheese sandwiches or to add zing to salads. It has probiotic benefits for gut health, too

Try our recipe for homemade pierogi Ruskie, or Polish dumplings, with a potato and cottage cheese filling. Serve with a sprinkling of fried onions, if you like.

This rye bread recipe is lower in gluten than the average white loaf. It uses white or wholemeal flour to give a light texture but you can experiment with ratios

This refreshing side salad is low-fat, superhealthy and full of summer flavour

Make challah bread, a sweet, enriched loaf traditionally eaten on Friday nights by Jewish families to celebrate the Sabbath. The leftovers make lovely French toast