Kitchen Dictionary: pierogi

These Polish specialty dumplings are made from unleavened dough and half moon or crescent shaped. They can be stuffed with a variety of fillings such as: potato and cheddar cheese or cottage cheese, cabbage, onions, different meat fillings or fruit fillings such as cherry or blueberry. The dumplings are boiled until they float to the top, then they may be sautéed in butter and onions. Typically they are served with sour cream, and can be served as a main meal or as a side dish.

plural: pierogies

Ethnicity: Polish Ingredient

Season: available year-round

How to select: They can be found in the frozen food section of most grocery stores.