When Dan, the owner of  The Polish Pottery Outlet, lived in Poland, he made many friends who are dear to him. Although he made many friends, Przemek and Ala are a couple of the extra-special people whom he refers to as “his Polish family.” Their oldest daughter is even his God Daughter, and they are always in our thoughts.

Our wonderful friend, Ala, and her beautiful family live in a wooded area on the outskirts of Warsaw, Poland. We were treated to a stay in their home, and this is one of the recipes she shared with me. The amounts of fruits you use depend on the size of your bird and individual tastes.  There are no exact measurements….I know, I know….it is hard for those of use who are used to following a strict recipe – let loose! Let her rip!  Go for it…take a walk on the wild side, and try this one!

There is one requirement, that you mix it and bake it on Polish pottery from The Polish Pottery Outlet in the Denver Metro area just north of Old Littleton (on Oxford  right off of Santa Fe). You can also visit our website to shop at www.thepolishpotteryoutlet.com.(click here to connect directly to our website)

Polish Baked Turkey – Ala’s Way! 

Prepare your turkey by washing it well.
Rub the  bird with garlic and salt.

Prepare the following in a bowl, then fill turkey before baking:
Use enough to fill your turkey and cut in thick slices.

Oranges- Peeled and quartered
Apples- quartered
Raisins- a few
Cranberries
Garlic
Onions
Oil-because it could be dry
Salt,Pepper
Cinnamon

you can also add:
Plums
A few apricots

Bake your turkey as usual, then discard the fruit. Ala says it has a most delicious flavor!!

Guru Tips:

Try using a Polish pottery large mixing bowl to combine the fruit. I use the largest in the series of the m087 series – It spans mo81- mo87 consecutively and nests one inside the other.   I mixed and matched all ” Signature” (or some might refer to them as “super unikat patterns”) patterns to make a gorgeous set.  I leave it out on a shelf on display when it is not in use.

I also recommend using a Polish pottery12″ x17″ oval roaster or oval basia or and  a round ornate serving plate( also a series I use a lot t141 – 144 in search box or click here to connect directly) for the baking and serving the turkey.  In addition to being beautiful, our stoneware is safe when baking up to 425 degrees.

Come visit us in person at The Polish Pottery Outlet or call at 303.789.0100!  We would be glad to help you with any questions!!!

The only thing that could make this recipe better is making it in a Polish Pottery pie dish with handles from  The Polish Pottery Outlet!  The crust made in this incredible stoneware will be flakier than any you’ve ever had! We have an outlet in the Denver area at Oxford and Santa Fe (click for map), and everyone can also shop from our website at www.thepolishpotteryoutlet.com .

My friend, Linda, shared her mom’s delicious pumpkin pie recipe with all of us!  She said it was one of the last recipes she was able to share with her, so it is very special — and Delicious!!! She said you have to make the whipped cream, don’t go for the premade.  It tops it off perfectly!

My Mom’s Famous Pumpkin Pie

recipe – makes two 9” pies

3 ½ cups canned pumpkin

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

1 tsp. salt

3 TBLS. dark Jamaican Rum or Rum flavoring

1 tsp. vanilla

3 tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp. nutmeg

½ tsp. ginger

½ tsp. cloves

4 eggs (separate the whites into a small bowl)

1 cup heavy cream

Blend all ingredients except egg whites in a bowl.  Beat the egg whites until stiff and add to the pumpkin mixture.  Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour.  Serve with fresh whipped cream, enjoy!

Polish Pottery from The Polish Pottery Outlet adds a warm, homey touch featuring many of the fall colors.

We call our pottery “functional art” since each piece can serve many purposes and is hand stamped and/or hand painted by the artists in Boleslawiec, Poland. Many of the patterns which feature the fall colors are either Unikat (A series painted by a select group of accomplished artists with a edge painted in cobalt blue or green. These are usually more detailed and colorful than the traditional designs.), or Signature (A series designed, painted and signed by one very accomplished artist which also has a colored edge of either cobalt blue or green. Signature patterns are much more intricate in their design. In addition, the artwork on a Signature piece is more extensive. For instance, the plates have the design extending onto the back to add to the appeal as you look up at them on display or in your cabinets!) A few of the Traditional  Patterns also feature the greens and browns (These are painted by the largest pool of artists.  They consider these their most simple patterns, and the white rim is that of the natural, fired clay.).

The Polish Pottery Outlet in Denver and online at www.thepolishoutlet.com carries a variety of different color palates to match any home decor. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we are featuring the warmth of the “fall colors.”

In the picture above,Unikat pattern, “Butterfly” is shown  in the large canister, and the footed pedestal is the Signature Pattern – “Bouquet in a Basket.”

Get Ready for Thanksgiving!

One of the best “recipes” I have for a great celebration is the use of my large square dinner plates for our feast!  At 11.25 inches, they are big enough to hold most of the delicious dishes we serve to our family and special friends.  Square plates, square bowls, and all of the serving pieces pictured are for sale in our store, The Polish Pottery Outlet, in the Denver Metro Area and on our website at www.thepolishpotteryoutlet.com. We have new shipments coming in on a regular basis, so if the item you desire is not there, be patient, because new items and patterns are checked in continuously!  If you don’t see what you are looking for, give us a call at 303-789-0100.  We love to hear how you use your pottery, and we want to know which items you would like to add to your collection!

Set your table with fall colors!

Our shop, The Polish Pottery Outlet in the Denver Metro Area, has first quality Polish Pottery AND free entertainment!!!

Everyone is always surprised and delighted that our shop dog, Magnum, can coexist with all of this beautiful pottery. In all of the years we have been in business, he has never broken a single piece of Polish Pottery! That tells you a little bit about two things, Magnum’s great behavior and the durability of our product!!!

He even provides free entertainment for our shoppers! This little one was totally tickled with Magnum’s love for popcorn and his ability to catch airborne kernels!

Watch this video of Magnum and one of our younger customers having a ball!!

If you can’t make it into our store, visit us on our extensive website to shop at your leisure - www.thepolishpotteryoutlet.com.

Magnum lounging around the backyard

PUMPKIN “CAKE” (Or is it pie with crunch on top?)

Moist and delicious Pumpkin Cake

Better than Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving!
When served in a beautiful Polish Pottery baking dish from The Polish Pottery Outlet ( in the Denver Metro area), this dish can’t miss as a favorite dessert during the holidays this year. This 9″x13″  Pan (Autumn Harvest  is the name of this signature pattern) is called a lasagna pan, but it is perfect for a cake!  You will find your baked goods come out evenly brown, moist, and to top it off, the clean up is incredibly easy! I baked this dessert and brought it in to our store for our customers to sample, and it got rave reviews.  It was so much easier than the traditional pie, and everyone who tried it seemed to love it! It will definitely be part of our Thanksgiving  feast this year!!!

My good friend,  Mary Kay, shared this recipe with me when we lived in Kansas many years ago.  She was one of my favorite teammates in all of the years I taught elementary school.  Mary Kay is a wonderful cook, and an even better friend.  We always knew whatever she would bring would be a crowd favorite, and this was no exception. In addition, she was always generous enough to share her recipes, so now we are all benefitting!! If you want to put a twist on your pumpkin dessert this Thanksgiving, serve this up with a little whipped cream!

Mary Kay’s Pumpkin Cake

1 Large (or 2 small) can pumpkin
4 eggs
1 can evaporated milk
1  1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ginger

*1 pkg. yellow cake mix
*1 cup melted butter
*1 c. chopped nuts (optional) I used sliced almonds and they were to die for!

1.) Mix all of the top ingredients (without the stars) in a batter bowl and pour into an  ungreased  9″x13″Polish Pottery baking dish.

2.) Sprinkle dry cake mix over the top of the above mixture. Do not stir.

3.) Pour melted butter over above two mixtures, then sprinkle with nuts if desired.

Our Polish Pottery is oven safe up to 425 degrees.

4.) Bake one hour at 350 degrees–no longer (it may look soupy, but it will have a pie/cake consistency when you dish it up).

Tips from the Guru: I like to mix the ingredients in step one in a batter bowl which makes it easy to pour into the baking dish.  We also carry a large mixing bowl if you prefer, which  you can order off of our website.  It is the largest in a nested set of  seven bowls  (sold separately or as a set).  I have mixed all different signature patterns for my bowl set, and I leave them out on display when they are not in use.

All of the items are available in our store The Polish Pottery Outlet in the Denver area, or on our website at www.thepolishpotteryoutlet.com . Give us a call if we can answer any questions or assist you in any way!!!
303-789-0100

You will love this Pumpkin Bread recipe shared with us by Judy and her sister Joie!  They brought us a loaf to sample, and I couldn’t wait to try  making it myself!  It is a delicious, easy to bake treat, and I especially love it hot out of the oven.  I made it in the little loaf pans which we carry at The Polish Pottery Outlet in the Denver Metro Area! I like the recipe so much, I plan to make a bunch of loaves along with my zucchini bread  ahead to freeze.  When the holidays roll around, I will pop them out of the freezer, add a bow and give them out  for just “a little something” for the neighbors, postman, and guests who come by our house.

Pumpkin Bread  

Mix wet ingredients well in a large bowl (I would suggest a batter bowl or a large mixing bowl.)

1 cup oil (vegetable)

4 eggs

2/3 c. Water

2 Cups canned pumpkin

(You may add chocolate chips or walnuts)

Add Dry Ingredients

3  1/3 Cups Flour

3 cups sugar

2 teaspoons soda

4 teaspoons cinnamon

1teaspoon nutmeg

1  1/2 teaspoon salt

I use a little nonstick spray to  assure easy release from the pans.

Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour or until an inserted knife comes out clean.

This recipe makes about 9 small loaves of bread.

Tips from the Guru: The small loaf pans (referred to on our website as small cake baker 3 1/2″x 6″) will make the texture of this bread (as well as the zucchini bread) more like a pudding cake.  Polish Pottery is a fine, chip resistant stoneware,capable of enduring temperatures up to 425 degrees. Baking dishes keep all types of food more moist, encouraging the flavors to mingle deliciously, and the super slick glaze makes clean up a breeze. I have eight of the small baking dishes to make  little gifts or if it’s just us, a perfect one day portion.

We would love to meet you in person! If you are in the denver Metro. Area, stop by our fabulous retail store off of Oxford and Santa Fe, just north of Old Littleton. If you are not local, check out our website at www.thepolishpotteryoutlet.com.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 303-789-0100.

 We sell a lot of place settings and complete sets of dishes at The Polish Pottery Outlet, but it is a real treat when we get to see them in use at someone’s home. Consequently, we were thrilled to receive these pictures of Denise’s Beautiful table setting!  She has a great eye for mixing and matching patterns,and we loved seeing how she assembled this incredible set featuring three we hadn’t put together yet! She certainly sold us on this combination!  The patterns she combined were Enternet for the dinner sized plate, Santa Fe Fan for the salad plate, and Soaring Swallows for the dessert sized plate.  Denise has put together a table setting worthy of a magazine spread in Better Homes and Gardens!

Along with the  pictures, Denise sent us the following quote:

“I absolutely love my Polish Pottery and the uniqueness of the three patterns ( Santa Fe Fans, Enternet and Soaring Swallows) I used to create my own ‘signature’ place setting.  I would encourage everyone to ‘mix it up’ to create their own unique setting – that’s part of the fun!  The quality, beauty and utility of each piece is unsurpassed.  You can serve straight from the oven to the table “

-Denise P.

Thanks to Denise for sharing!

We would love to see your collections too!  Send us your pictures and we will post them to inspire others.

Come see us at The Polish Pottery Outlet in the Denver Metro Area,visit our website at www.thepolishpotteryoutlet.com,

or give us a call at 303-789-0100.

I am sure everyone will enjoy this tangy hot beverage on a cool day. My mom used to make this for us when we were little and Tang was a new product! I remember hearing that the astronauts took it on their trips to the moon. Now I enjoy it out of a beautiful Polish Pottery mug from The Polish Pottery Outlet. I can heat the water in the microwave and the handle does not get hot, but the liquid does! When I make large amounts for family and friends I use one of my teapots for a beautiful presentation and easy refills.

Spiced Tea

2 cups Tang (dry mix)
1 cup Instant Tea
1 cup Sugar or the equivalent amount of sweetener
1/2 cup lemon aid mix
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Mix up and store in an airtight container. Mix 2 to 3 teaspoons with a cup of hot water. Relax and enjoy!

We offer a wide variety of mugs in traditional, unikat, and signature patterns. Belly mugs come in three sizes, Latte cups offer a wide mouth, pluton mugs and John’s mugs are more slender, and the new “Mars” mug is also very popular because of its easy to hold shape. If you are really thirsty  (or don’t want to be bothered to get up and refill), you could use one of our beer steins or beer mugs or tankards for your beverage. All of these items are dishwasher, oven, freezer, and microwave safe.

We would love to have you come in and see our selection in person at The Polish Pottery Outlet in the Denver Metro Area.  If  you are unable to make it in, check out our website at www.thepolishpotteryoutlet.com.

Click on  any of the colored words above to connect with examples of the items mentioned at our website.

Questions? Give us a call at 303-789-0100

Dana’s Margarita Pie

My  good friend, Dana, brought this no-bake margarita pie to the potluck dinner given by The Polish Pottery Outlet. Dana is always tons of fun, and she was so hopeful this refreshing dessert would win the competition. No doubt, she was in the running with this intoxicating taste treat.

CRUST

1 1/2 Cups finely crushed pretzels
10 Tablespoons butter (melted)
1/4 cup of sugar

Mix well and press onto a 9 inch Polish Pottery pie plate with handles as your crust.

FILLING

1 cup ( 1/2 pint ) whipping cream- whipped until stiff
Fold In:
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lime juice
2 – 4 Tablespoons Tequila
2 Tablespoons Grand Marnier

Refrigerate  until you are ready to serve.
Guru Tips:
This creamy pie would be the perfect ending to a Mexican dinner party. I would serve this pie on chilled Polish Pottery Dessert Plates.  At The Polish Pottery Outlet we carry small round  and small squares in the perfect dessert size.
Traditional, Unikat, and Signature Patterns are available. One very popular Unikat pattern perfect for Mexican fare is “Fiesta.” Its colorful peachy blossoms surround a sea of rich blue, making an appealing background for any meal. If you chill this dish, it will keep the pie cold while you are serving it.  You will love this stoneware whether you are baking or just serving out of it!
A wide variety  of  patterns are available at The Polish Pottery Outlet in the Denver Metro Area, just north of Old Littleton off of Santa Fe and Oxford.
We also have a website if you can’t come visit us in person.
www.thepolishpotteryoutlet.com

Feel free to give us a call at 303-789-0100 if you have any questions.
We would be glad to guide you to desired items on our website or take your order over the phone!