Pierogi by Zuza Zak – Cookbook Giveaway

Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Pierogi: Over 50 Recipes to Create Perfect Polish Dumplings by Zuza Zak.

Pierogi: Over 50 Recipes to Create Perfect Polish Dumplings by Zuza Zak is divided into ten chapters across 50 recipes. In North, South, East, West and Central we delve deep into the regions of Poland, along with the dumplings, traditions and stories that define them.

In the Modern, Vegan, Festive, Creative and Gluten-free chapters, we find a fun take on dumplings for a contemporary audience. Throughout, the recipes are interspersed with mini-essays on some of the key ingredients used to make pierogi. With beautiful location photography, thoughts on the history and development of pierogi, and tips and tricks for perfecting them, Pierogi is a deep-dive into this compelling and culturally significant food.

Our takes you inside this beautiful book and features the following

I am a huge fan of pierogi as well as Zuza’s books. This winter I plan on making loads of pierogi for my family. They are so versatile and with Zuza’s instructions and flavor combinations – it should be an absolutely delicious winter. The sweet pierogi as a dessert is calling my name! (So many recipes are calling my name.)

Special thanks to the publisher for providing three copies of this title in our promotion. Entry options include answering the following question in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you like to try first?

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  • matag  on  October 5, 2022

    Fried avocado and egg breakfast pierogi

  • ravensfan  on  October 5, 2022

    Sweet curd cheese manty with raspberry sauce

  • sayeater  on  October 5, 2022

    How can I choose? Start with Pierogi with millet, squash and cheddar!

  • sarahawker  on  October 5, 2022

    Highlanders’ pierogi with cabbage and feta

  • mcrimmins  on  October 5, 2022

    Sauerkraut and Mushroom Christmas Eve Pierogi

  • mpdeb98  on  October 5, 2022

    Silesian heaven’ crispy pierogi

  • tcjanes  on  October 5, 2022

    Barley and lamb knysze.

  • kaityblueeyes  on  October 5, 2022

    Sauerkraut and mushrooms Christmas Eve pierogi!

  • tpop  on  October 5, 2022

    ‘Silesian heaven’ crispy pierogi

  • PennyBarr  on  October 5, 2022

    Lots of lovely-sounding Pierogi – I think I’d like to try the fish and dill ones first.

  • Amypie  on  October 5, 2022

    Breakfast pierogi!!

  • GreenhouseCheryl  on  October 5, 2022

    Green potato dumplings with sauerkraut-beer stew

  • dkpiper  on  October 5, 2022

    I’d start with the Torn Black Dumplings and work my way up.

  • dataentrytard  on  October 6, 2022

    I would like to try preparing the honey drop dumplings.

  • renharvey  on  October 6, 2022

    Pink buttermilk pierogi with beetroot, buckwheat and goat’s cheese

  • dbielick  on  October 6, 2022

    Fish and dill pierożki dumplings in rosół broth

  • lean1  on  October 6, 2022

    Mountain Sulki dumplings with Tomato Salad.

  • wildchild  on  October 6, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • nvernon  on  October 6, 2022

    Old Lublin-style toasted buckwheat gryczaki

  • rkosully  on  October 6, 2022

    First I would like to make Highlanders’ pierogi with cabbage and feta.

  • MarciK  on  October 6, 2022

    St Jack’s baked rye pierogi

  • kmn4  on  October 6, 2022

    Deep-fried dessert dumplings with rum and poppy seeds

  • DarcyVaughn  on  October 6, 2022

    Meat manty of the Tatars

  • sgreiff  on  October 6, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • oduong930  on  October 6, 2022

    Barley and lamb knysze.

  • GillB  on  October 7, 2022

    Pretty poppy seed pieroji

  • starrie143  on  October 7, 2022

    spiced-sweet-potato-and-sesame

  • Hihelen  on  October 7, 2022

    The sweet curd cheese manty, love them!

  • youngsvnnhrs  on  October 7, 2022

    Old-fashioned pierogi with lentils and rice

  • hrk  on  October 7, 2022

    Kutja pierogi with poppy seeds and wheat berries

  • StudlyDoRight  on  October 7, 2022

    Sauerkraut and mushroom Christmas Eve pierogi

  • ChicagoJen  on  October 7, 2022

    I like a nice simple potato pierogi and the potato bulls with leek slaw seems like a special version.

  • reader1trees  on  October 7, 2022

    Old-fashioned pierogi with lentils and rice

  • aramina  on  October 7, 2022

    Fragrant herb pierogi

  • Roosta  on  October 7, 2022

    UFO dumplings with crispy bacon bits

  • jrmisener  on  October 7, 2022

    Sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi – two of my favorite (but polarizing!) foods

  • IngridO  on  October 8, 2022

    Mmmm, yes! Sauerkraut and mushroom Christmas Eve pierogi will bring back memories of my stay with a Polish family one Christmas

  • LaurenE  on  October 8, 2022

    Highlanders’ pierogi with cabbage and feta

  • Heaton99  on  October 8, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings sound really good.

  • dhiza  on  October 9, 2022

    The first pierogi I would make is UFO dumplings with crispy bacon bits. It sounds delicious!

  • ccav  on  October 9, 2022

    St Jack’s baked rye pierogi

  • skyejaden  on  October 9, 2022

    UFO dumplings with crispy bacon bits

  • silversand  on  October 9, 2022

    Old-fashioned pierogi with lentils and rice

  • saregama  on  October 9, 2022

    mushroom pierogi

  • jmay42066  on  October 9, 2022

    Highlanders’ pierogi with cabbage and feta

  • happybread  on  October 9, 2022

    Tatras-style lazy dumplings because it has egg yolk… I’ve always wanted to make a dumpling with a runny egg!

  • CheesyKranskyLove  on  October 10, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings look great!

  • tamtamgold  on  October 10, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • Aminata95  on  October 10, 2022

    Pierogi with millet, squash and cheddar

  • Spud13  on  October 10, 2022

    Potato ‘bulls” with leek slaw

  • RSW  on  October 10, 2022

    Autumnal pumpkin pierogi

  • maci234  on  October 10, 2022

    Silesian heaven’ crispy pierogi

  • Emmormous  on  October 11, 2022

    Torn Black Dumplings – sounds lovely

  • bookmark77  on  October 11, 2022

    Old-fashioned pierogi with lentils and rice

  • krnries  on  October 11, 2022

    The Torn black dumplings sound interesting 🙂

  • Plumbobmummy  on  October 11, 2022

    UFO dumplings with crispy bacon bits

  • Sand9  on  October 11, 2022

    Fragrant Herb Pierogi x

  • amyjay  on  October 11, 2022

    Breakfast pierogi

  • janhunter  on  October 11, 2022

    ‘Silesian heaven’ crispy pierogi

  • bookmark58  on  October 11, 2022

    Torn black dumplings

  • tinatwo1961  on  October 11, 2022

    UFO dumplings with crispy bacon bits

  • Dendav  on  October 11, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • Shelley.b  on  October 11, 2022

    Deep-fried dessert dumplings with rum and poppy seeds

  • agreaves19  on  October 11, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • Isis1981uk  on  October 11, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • paulbing  on  October 11, 2022

    Honey Drop Dumplings

  • EmilyR  on  October 11, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • ejsmith  on  October 11, 2022

    Tatras-style lazy dumplings sounds intriguing

  • banba1  on  October 11, 2022

    Potato ‘bulls” with leek slaw sounds delicious!

  • emi10383  on  October 12, 2022

    Sauerkraut and Mushroom Christmas Eve Pierogi

  • prettypistol  on  October 12, 2022

    Breakfast pierogi

  • thecharlah  on  October 12, 2022

    Kashubian-style fish pierogi

  • madelainebj  on  October 13, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • dzm  on  October 13, 2022

    sauerkraut and mushroom Christmas Eve pierogi

  • ElizabethMakesFood  on  October 13, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • sarahteertzah  on  October 14, 2022

    Barley and lamb knysze

  • luccio  on  October 14, 2022

    Old-fashioned pierogi with lentils and rice

  • aesop57  on  October 15, 2022

    Mountain Sulki dumplings with Tomato Salad

  • TBipp  on  October 15, 2022

    Honey Drop

  • akliday  on  October 15, 2022

    Sauerkraut and mushroom Christmas Eve pierogi

  • AnnaZed  on  October 15, 2022

    Old-fashioned pierogi with lentils and rice

  • PiaOC  on  October 16, 2022

    I would ask my friend and try to surprise her with pierogi of her childhood.

  • kmwyman  on  October 16, 2022

    Pink buttermilk pierogi with beetroot, buckwheat and goat’s cheese

  • maria411  on  October 17, 2022

    honey drop dumplings

  • NatalyaM  on  October 18, 2022

    I’m curious to try the smoked fish zeppelins.

  • jodie1131  on  October 20, 2022

    The Honey drop dumplings

  • jluvs2bake  on  October 20, 2022

    Rhubarb and custard marbled pierogi

  • BMeyer  on  October 21, 2022

    barley and lamb

  • Patrickn  on  October 22, 2022

    Barley and lamb knyze

  • ceejayen  on  October 23, 2022

    Barley and lamb knysze

  • HomespunHouse  on  October 23, 2022

    sweet curd cheese manty with raspberry sauce

  • lemerson45  on  October 27, 2022

    breakfast pierogi

  • bpicillo  on  October 27, 2022

    Sweet curd cheese manty with raspberry sauce

  • JTelcontar  on  October 27, 2022

    I think Smoked fish zeppelins is at the top of my list. The ingredients sound like a wonderful flavor profile.

  • Sawalkerflinders  on  October 27, 2022

    Highlanders pierogi

  • foodie16  on  October 27, 2022

    UFO dumplings with crispy bacon bits

  • Dannausc  on  October 28, 2022

    Uszka

  • moralla  on  October 28, 2022

    Eastern manty

  • laurentipton  on  October 29, 2022

    UFO dumplings with crispy bacon bits

  • IvyManning  on  October 29, 2022

    Poppyseed pierogi! I thought only my grandma Zalubowski made those!

  • leilx  on  October 30, 2022

    Herby pierogi sound delicious

  • maggz19671  on  October 30, 2022

    Barley and lamb knysze

  • clairew137  on  October 30, 2022

    Sauerkraut and Mushroom Christmas Eve Pierogi

  • DLC  on  October 30, 2022

    Lithuanian-style lamb kolduny

  • marnone  on  October 30, 2022

    Beef and barley

  • caliwoo  on  October 31, 2022

    Highlander

  • SPea  on  November 1, 2022

    Sauerkraut and mushroom Christmas Eve pierogi sounds fabulous

  • amaLA  on  November 2, 2022

    The first recipe I’d make would be the Tatras-style lazy dumplings. Seems like a great place to start! ?

  • liasim  on  November 2, 2022

    Highlanders’ pierogi with cabbage and feta

  • robyn297  on  November 3, 2022

    Torn Black Dumplings

  • Ordinaryblogger  on  November 4, 2022

    pierogi!

  • Ordinaryblogger  on  November 4, 2022

    breakfast pierogi!

  • avonleajules  on  November 4, 2022

    breakfast pierogie

  • Jellyfish  on  November 5, 2022

    ‘Silesian heaven’ crispy pierogi

  • stulled  on  November 5, 2022

    UFO dumplings with crispy bacon bits

  • Emwitting  on  November 6, 2022

    Silesian heaven, though so many look delicious!

  • Emwitting  on  November 6, 2022

    Silesian heaven then many others

  • michelle666  on  November 6, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • Cjennings  on  November 6, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • elysedc  on  November 6, 2022

    Highlanders’ pierogi with cabbage and feta looks so good!

  • katenolan  on  November 7, 2022

    Highlanders’ pierogi with cabbage and feta

  • mph993  on  November 8, 2022

    Wow, so many good-sounding choices. I’d like to try the UFO dumplings with crispy bacon bits first.

  • JenjiD  on  November 8, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • Leonard5854  on  November 8, 2022

    Highlanders’ pierogi with cabbage and feta

  • IvyManning  on  November 10, 2022

    Sauerkraut Christmas Eve Pierogi

  • LeahT50  on  November 12, 2022

    Sweet Curd Cheese Manty with Raspberry Sauce, yum.

  • LeahT50  on  November 12, 2022

    Sweet Curd Cheese Manty with Raspberry Sauce.

  • CatsintheKitchen  on  November 13, 2022

    Highlanders’ pierogi with cabbage and feta

  • jd5761  on  November 14, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings for me

  • stbedeslibrary  on  November 15, 2022

    sauerkraut-beer stew

  • Katm83  on  November 15, 2022

    Breakfast pierogi

  • Lora724  on  November 15, 2022

    Ziuta’s slow-cooked beef and vegetable pierożki in broth

  • eildoncook  on  November 16, 2022

    Barley and Lamb Knysze

  • lilmiztam22  on  November 20, 2022

    Sauerkraut and Mushroom Christmas Eve Pierogi

  • Lilli_  on  November 22, 2022

    Mountain sulki dumplings with tomato salad

  • edyenicole  on  November 23, 2022

    honey drop dumplings

  • nancytownsend  on  November 24, 2022

    Fish and dill pierożki dumplings in rosół broth

  • FoodyFiz  on  November 26, 2022

    Silesian Heaven Crispy Pierogi

  • NaomiH  on  November 29, 2022

    Baked pierogi from Milanówek

  • chantiecebates  on  December 2, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings!

  • DFed  on  December 2, 2022

    The pierogi with cabbage & feta sounds interesting!

  • nocona  on  December 2, 2022

    UFO dumplings with crispy bacon bits

  • coryphaeus  on  December 2, 2022

    Potato ‘bulls” with leek slaw

  • roseryan1972  on  December 2, 2022

    Fried avocado and egg Pierogi

  • et12  on  December 3, 2022

    Potato ‘bulls’ with leek slaw

  • ickle0ne  on  December 3, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • Lesevans6  on  December 4, 2022

    Green Potato Dumplings with Sauerkraut Beer-stew

  • GrooveHeart  on  December 4, 2022

    Potato ‘bulls” with leek slaw

  • mummydinosaur  on  December 4, 2022

    Sweet curd cheese manty with raspberry sauce sounds great

  • jrhymer  on  December 4, 2022

    Sauerkraut and Mushroom Christmas Eve Pierogi sounds delicious!

  • ThisIsMeUK  on  December 4, 2022

    ‘Silesian heaven’ crispy pierogi

  • AtOurTable  on  December 4, 2022

    I’d be experimenting in the gluten free recipes first, both a savory and sweet one

  • joke7  on  December 4, 2022

    Sauerkraut and mushroom Christmas Eve pierogi

  • stepspior  on  December 4, 2022

    UFO dumplings with herby pesto

  • Maryd8822  on  December 4, 2022

    Potato ‘bulls” with leek slaw

  • zeeenie  on  December 5, 2022

    Mountain sulki dumplings with tomato salad

  • paulo_b  on  December 5, 2022

    Barley and lamb knysze

  • mumliz  on  December 5, 2022

    Tatras-style lazy dumplings

  • hildretha  on  December 5, 2022

    UFO dumplings with crispy bacon bits

  • DimensionAEB  on  December 5, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • ClaireHamilton  on  December 5, 2022

    Sauerkraut and Mushroom Christmas Eve Pierogi

  • PatBarrett  on  December 5, 2022

    Mountain Sulki dumplings with Tomato Salad.

  • sheridarby  on  December 8, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • babiafi  on  December 8, 2022

    The honey drop dumplings x

  • lsmedley  on  December 8, 2022

    UFO dumplings with crispy bacon bits

  • e4b4  on  December 9, 2022

    UFO dumplings with crispy bacon bits

  • sydroo  on  December 9, 2022

    Highlanders’ pierogi with cabbage and feta

  • Nomoregruel  on  December 9, 2022

    St Jack’s baked rye pierogi

  • Emmamaryd  on  December 9, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • Glimble  on  December 9, 2022

    Honey drop dumplings

  • jberry  on  December 13, 2022

    This is a nostalgia want. My grandmother used to make these and I never learnt here hacks.

  • louie734  on  December 13, 2022

    Oh my goodness. I’m all over this. But first! Sauerkraut and mushroom Christmas Eve pierogi.

  • LEKcookbooks  on  December 13, 2022

    Pierogi with millet, squash and cheddar has my mouth watering

  • elsid22  on  December 15, 2022

    Potato ‘bulls” with leek slaw

  • JenjiRM  on  December 17, 2022

    Rhubarb and custard marbled pierogi

  • kbennall  on  December 18, 2022

    Highlanders’ pierogi with cabbage and feta

  • Breeze81  on  December 19, 2022

    Pierogi with millet, squash and cheddar

  • Charlieemma  on  December 29, 2022

    Sauerkraut and Mushroom Christmas Eve Pierogi

  • fbrunetti  on  December 29, 2022

    Green potato dumplings with sauerkraut-beer stew

  • dkazmercyk  on  December 30, 2022

    I’m interested in learning the tips and methods!

  • t.t  on  December 30, 2022

    Eastern manty

  • skvalentine  on  January 5, 2023

    The Boxing Day Pierogi sounds amazing!

  • betsyradelow  on  January 6, 2023

    Honey drop dumplings

  • markt6601  on  January 9, 2023

    Fish and dill pierożki dumplings in rosół broth

  • Lora724  on  January 9, 2023

    I’d like to try Honey drop dumplings.

  • AIC  on  January 10, 2023

    Sweet curd cheese manty with raspberry sauce! I’ve never had a sweet pierogi!

  • EmmaJaneDay  on  January 11, 2023

    Sweet curd cheese manty with raspberry sauce

  • stephntran  on  January 13, 2023

    Highlanders’ pierogi with cabbage and feta

  • tarae1204  on  January 13, 2023

    Cabbage and feta pierogi

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