Events Calendar

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Join the Yale Alumni Service Corps (YASC) for an immersive virtual culinary demonstration exploring how Polish cuisine is being reimagined—where deeply rooted traditions meet bold, modern creativity.

From cherished staples like pierogi and barszcz (beet soup) to contemporary interpretations found in Warsaw’s innovative kitchens, we’ll trace how familiar flavors are being refreshed with new techniques, ingredients, and inspiration.

This is a journey through a cuisine that honors its past while confidently evolving for the present, drawing from beloved, time-honored recipes passed down through generations of Polish babcias (grandmothers) to create an experience that bridges tradition and modernity!
 

Experience Highlights

• Live cooking demonstration of traditional and modern takes on Polish dishes

• Virtual demonstration experience you can follow from your own kitchen

• Cultural insights that bring each recipe to life, drawing on their unique histories

• Live Q&A with your YASC host 
 

Featured Recipes

Soups

• Zupa Ogórkowa (Polish Dill Pickle Soup)
Creamy, tangy soup made with fermented pickles, potatoes, carrots, dill, and broth.

• Barszcz (Beet Soup)
Deep ruby beet broth, often served clear or with optional dumplings, finished with a touch of acidity.

Main Dishes

• Pierogi (Potato & Cheese Dumplings)
Handmade dumplings filled with potato and farmer’s cheese, boiled and optionally pan-fried with butter and onions.

• Bigos (Hunter’s Stew)
Slow-cooked cabbage, sauerkraut, mushrooms, and mixed meats; rich, smoky, and deeply savory.

• Gołąbki (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Cabbage leaves filled with seasoned rice and meat, baked in a tomato-based sauce.

Sides / Salads

• Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad)
Thinly sliced cucumbers in sour cream with dill, lemon juice, and a light seasoning — cool, fresh, and creamy contrast to heavier dishes.

Desserts

• Szarlotka (Polish Apple Pie)
Spiced apple filling with a buttery crust, often served warm.
 

Hosted by Ryan Sutherland '20 MPH, '27 MD, Home Chef and YASC Advisory Board Member. Event will be recorded.

Over two action-packed days, the Summit features 40+ inspiring panels and keynotes with speakers from across the globe, highlighting the breadth and depth of innovation shaping our future. Spanning six dynamic tracks—arts, biotech, civic, climate, health, and technology—the event showcases thought-provoking discussions, engaging sessions, and pitch competitions where founders share bold ideas and compete for funding and recognition.