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Have You Tried Pierogi?

One can't go wrong with stuffed dumplings, be they potstickers, of the buttermilk variety, an apple-filled dessert, or ravioli.

One can't go wrong with stuffed dumplings, be they potstickers, of the buttermilk variety, an apple-filled dessert, or ravioli. Now you can add another delicious dough pouch to the list: pierogi. These Polish dumplings can be boiled, baked, or fried, and filled with anything from mashed potatoes and cheese to fresh fruit. Savory-style pierogi are often topped with onions or fried bacon bits — no complaints here! Have you had them before? What's your favorite preparation?

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Definition: Quenelle

Quenelle Usually made from seasoned ground meat, fish, or vegetables, this light, delicate dumpling is formed into small ovals and poached.

Quenelle
Usually made from seasoned ground meat, fish, or vegetables, this light, delicate dumpling is formed into small ovals and poached. They can be served in a rich sauce, as a first or main course, or as a garnish. It's a term given to anything in that shape, I've even seen ice cream served this way.

On a recent episode of Top Chef, Nikki attempted to impress Daniel Boulud with her quenelle.

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