Before I trained as a chef I lived in Kraków, visiting the milk bars (bar mleczny) with my family and spending my holidays on babcia’s farm. This is the food I grew up on, so start here if you’re new to Polish cooking.
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Classic British shepherd's pie: lean lamb mince in a rich thyme and rosemary gravy under creamy, forked Maris Piper mash, baked golden.

A moist chocolate banana bread loaded with chunks of melting chocolate and very ripe bananas. One easy loaf, and even better on…

A sourdough pizza made with plain flour and baked in an ordinary oven on a sheet of parchment. The starter does the…

Szarlotka is the classic Polish apple cake: buttery shortcrust, thick spiced apples and a golden crumble top. Less sweet than apple pie,…

Crispy birria tacos with slow-braised beef, melty cheese and a rich consome for dipping. Includes oven, Instant Pot and slow cooker methods.

A simple, caramelised apple tart baked upside-down with puff pastry. Buttery, spiced, and best served warm with clotted cream and mint.
I grew up on Polish home cooking and never really left it behind. Here I share the dishes my family made (pierogi, żurek, kotlety, jars of ogórki kiszone) alongside the global flavours I’ve fallen for over the years.
Every recipe is tested in my own kitchen and written so you can actually cook it. No fuss, just good food to share.
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