Poland itself is more than 1,000 years old, pierogi have been been a favorite national tradition ever since! In the United States, many families make or buy pierogi on a regular basis. And many more return to the pleasures of pierogi during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pierogi are at once a link to the past and a delicious, contemporary meal.

The most classic topping for a pierogi meal is a generous portion of caramelized onions, fried in either butter or oil, and a spoonful fo sour cream. For dessert or for a snack, sweet cheeese pierogi are typically topped with whipped cream or with a sprinkling of sugar. They can also be served with fresh fruit like strawberries and blueberries.

The word "pierogi" is plural. You hardly ever eat one: you have a plate of 'em! The singular form of the word is "pieróg," but even in Poland, the singular form is seldom used. Sometimes folks might say, "I love pierogies" or "I'd like to buy pierogies." This is an English-language adaptation of the word, and it's perfectly fine. You can learn more about pierogi on Wikipedia.