Who doesn't like Polish Christmas? The family gatherings, singing carols, the smell of a Christmas tree and, of course, the 12-course meal - a festive feast that everyone is waiting for the whole year! Such a meal requires a lot of preparation and reliable, tested recipes. That's where the Polish Christmas Cookbook comes in! This beautifully curated collection of traditional, fail-proof recipes will help you bring festive spirit to your household. Whether you're trying to stay connected with your roots, looking for special dishes to serve to your loved ones this Christmas or are simply curious about Polish traditions and flavours, this cookbook caters for all. Here are some examples of the recipes included in this heirloom book. Each one of them will be the source of inspiration for the entire family, and will make your Christmas celebrations jolly, merry and special! In this illustrated cookbook, you'll find dishes like: CABBAGE AND SPLIT PEA [kapusta z grochem], combining two very common ingredients in the Polish cuisine SAUERKRAUT WITH MUSHROOMS [kapusta z grzybami], simple and crazily moreish STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS "GOLĄBKI", classic comfort food and a cherished staple dish in every home POLISH POPPY SEED ROLL "MAKOWIEC", moist and flavourful dessert that literally melts in your mouth GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH CUSTARD [piernik z masą grysikową] a delicacy nobody can resist PIEROGI RUSKIE, the most popular Polish pierogi stuffed with potatoes and cottage cheese JELLIED FISH [ryba w galarecie], slow-cooked and deliciously cold, will leave you wanting more! as well as appetizers, soups, salads, desserts ... and many more! First of all, the traditional Christmas dinner consists of 12 (yes, twelve!) courses. You think that's too much? Well, you'd be the first one to complain! All the dishes are light, healthy and work to balance and enhance each other. They are consumed after a day of fasting, so everyone finds space in their belly for this sumptuous selection of dishes. There is no meat or alcohol on the Christmas table; instead, people enjoy fish and meals prepared from fresh local ingredients. The dinner starts when the first star appears in the sky - that explains why all the children have their noses pressed against the window glass! In every home you will see an extra seat prepared by the table, intended for an unexpected guest. This beautiful tradition is the quintessence of Polish hospitality, and it serves as a reminder to think about those in need. Pol