GREATER POLAND CUISINE. TRADITIONAL DISHES A4

Do you like dishes of exceptional simplicity and unforgettable taste? If so, you've come to the right place. This book by Barbara Jakimowicz-Klein brings you closer to one of the most interesting cuisines in Poland, the Greater Poland cuisine. You will find here recipes for everyday dishes and those prepared for holidays. Discover the richness of flavors and aromas that define the culinary tradition of Greater Poland.

• Traditional recipes from the Greater Poland region
• Everyday and festive dishes
• Inspirations from old cookbooks
• Historical outline of culinary traditions
• Recipes preserving the original spelling
• Fondness for sauces and thickets
• Specialties of the gentry cuisine

The author presents a historical outline of the culinary traditions of the Greater Poland region, including the great fondness of Greater Poland residents for sauces, which were called thickets: yellow seasoned with saffron, gray with onions, black with plum jam or with cherry or cranberry juice, and finally the favorite horseradish sauce. The residents of Poznań also did not shy away from bigos, sauerkraut with bacon, millet porridge and dumplings. A specialty of the gentry cuisine were pates. A dish that often appeared on the table, especially highly valued by Greater Poland residents, was fish. Oysters, caviar were also known, dishes with crayfish and snails were eaten. Many mushrooms were also eaten, and among the vegetables, asparagus and lettuce were highly valued. For dessert, various types of pastries were served, such as muslin or saffron babas, and toasts were raised with wine, beer or honey.

This book is not only a collection of recipes, but also a journey through time, allowing you to understand the roots of Greater Poland cuisine. Thanks to it, you can discover forgotten tastes and bring them back to your table. Learn about the history of culinary traditions that have survived the centuries and still delight with their simplicity and authenticity. Prepare dishes that will transport you back in time and allow you to feel the atmosphere of old Greater Poland. Discover the richness of flavors and aromas that define the culinary tradition of this region. Let this book be your guide to the world of Greater Poland cuisine, full of unforgettable taste and culinary inspirations. Travel back in time and feel the atmosphere of old Greater Poland, preparing dishes that will delight your loved ones and friends.

Barbara Jakimowicz-Klein, the author of this book, is a connoisseur of regional cuisine who passionately shares her discoveries and experiences. Her goal is to preserve and promote culinary traditions so that they can be passed down from generation to generation. Thanks to her work, we can enjoy the taste of dishes that have been on the tables of Greater Poland residents for centuries. Her books are not only recipes, but also stories about people, places and events that shaped the culinary identity of the region. Get to know her work and discover the richness of flavors and aromas that define the culinary tradition of Greater Poland.