This cookbook is essentially an "instruction manual for the culturally aware Polish American" and offers more than 400 recipes for traditional Polish foods that are associated with holidays and special occasions. From Christmas to Easter and other celebrations throughout the year, you'll find ideas for banquets, picnics, dinners, and other special gatherings. Also included are cooking tips, serving suggestions, and a lexicon of basic foods and culinary concepts, ingredients, procedures and sample menus.