{"id":82112,"date":"2023-07-19T08:39:08","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T08:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/?p=82112"},"modified":"2023-09-22T09:31:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T09:31:40","slug":"pierogi-fillings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/pierogi-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"Pierogi Fillings: 11 Pierogi Fillings You Must Try"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Craving pierogi perfection but can&#8217;t quite nail it? Not enough filling options to choose from? We&#8217;ve got your back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide is your <strong>one-stop shop for pierogi fillings<\/strong>, taking the guesswork out of choosing and preparing your stuffing. But it&#8217;s more than that &#8211; it&#8217;s also a comprehensive handbook on perfecting the art of filling and sealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever felt the frustration of pierogi bursting open or struggling with saucy fillings? We&#8217;ve got the solutions right here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, are you ready to up your pierogi game? If so, it\u2019s time to delve into a myriad of pierogi filling recipes and learn how to snugly wrap them in a doughy embrace.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-sauce-after-cooking-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-sauce-after-cooking-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-sauce-after-cooking-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-sauce-after-cooking-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-sauce-after-cooking.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-sauce-after-cooking-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-sauce-after-cooking-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-sauce-after-cooking-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-sauce-after-cooking-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-sauce-after-cooking-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-sauce-after-cooking.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-81931 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Blueberry sauce after cooking\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blueberry sauce filling after cooking<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.kt-info-box_0c24fe-e2 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid 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0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;margin:10px 0px 10px 0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box_0c24fe-e2 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box_0c24fe-e2 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box_0c24fe-e2\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">First time making pierogi? Check out our guide to homemade pierogi to learn everything you need to know about the process.<\/p><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore-wrap\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore info-box-link\" href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/homemade-pierogi\/\">How to Make Homemade Pierogi<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_65098c-ca .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_65098c-ca .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_65098c-ca .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_65098c-ca .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pierogi Fillings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to stuffing your homemade pierogi, your imagination is the only limit. But let&#8217;s lay down one golden rule: we&#8217;re (generally) looking for a filling that&#8217;s sturdy yet malleable, one that won&#8217;t try to escape and create a dumpling disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, where does that leave us? With a whole host of choices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some traditional pierogi fillings that continue to be served today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meat<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Meat-pierogi-halved.webp 1000w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Meat-pierogi-halved-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Meat-pierogi-halved-150x100.webp 150w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Meat-pierogi-halved-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Meat-pierogi-halved.jpg\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Meat-pierogi-halved.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Meat-pierogi-halved-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Meat-pierogi-halved-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Meat-pierogi-halved-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"wp-image-81656 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Meat pierogi inside\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pretty much any ground meat can work a charm in meat pierogi. Season it to your heart&#8217;s content, but I&#8217;ll guide you through a simple salt-and-pepper version that you can easily tailor to your taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/meat-pierogi\/\" class=\"ek-link\">meat pierogi recipe here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potato and Cheese (or Pierogi Ruskie)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Potato-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sour-cream-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Potato-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sour-cream-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Potato-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sour-cream-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Potato-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sour-cream-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Potato-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sour-cream.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Potato-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sour-cream-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Potato-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sour-cream-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Potato-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sour-cream-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Potato-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sour-cream-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Potato-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sour-cream-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Potato-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sour-cream.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82274 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Potato and cheese pierogi served with sour cream\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>An all-time classic. These little goodies are packed with a smooth blend of mashed potatoes and cheese. Back home in Poland, we reach for farmer&#8217;s cheese, but swapping in cream cheese or even cheddar cheese brings a delightful American twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/potato-and-cheese-pierogi\/\" class=\"ek-link\">my recipe for potato and cheese pierogi<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sauerkraut and Mushrooms Pierogi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, these dumplings are a hit during the Christmas season, but who says we can&#8217;t relish them all year round?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any good dish, the humble pierogi has also evolved with the times, welcoming a medley of <strong>modern fillings<\/strong> into the fold. Let&#8217;s cover some popular options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spinach<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Forming-spinach-pierogi-with-hands.webp 1000w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Forming-spinach-pierogi-with-hands-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Forming-spinach-pierogi-with-hands-150x100.webp 150w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Forming-spinach-pierogi-with-hands-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Forming-spinach-pierogi-with-hands.jpg\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Forming-spinach-pierogi-with-hands.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Forming-spinach-pierogi-with-hands-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Forming-spinach-pierogi-with-hands-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Forming-spinach-pierogi-with-hands-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"wp-image-81703 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Forming spinach pierogi with hands\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Forming spinach pierogi<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For this filling, we team spinach with the tang of feta cheese (an absolute flavor bomb), but you can easily forego the cheese for a vegan twist with a hint of garlic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s our <a href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/spinach-pierogi\/\" class=\"ek-link\">recipe for spinach pierogi<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lentils<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Cut-lentil-pierogi.webp 1000w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Cut-lentil-pierogi-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Cut-lentil-pierogi-150x100.webp 150w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Cut-lentil-pierogi-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Cut-lentil-pierogi.jpg\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Cut-lentil-pierogi.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Cut-lentil-pierogi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Cut-lentil-pierogi-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Cut-lentil-pierogi-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"wp-image-81734 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Cut lentil pierogi\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another <a href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/vegan-pierogi\/\" class=\"ek-link\">vegan-friendly pierogi<\/a> version that is both delicious and straightforward to prepare. Trust me, lentils find a very cozy home in a pierogi!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potato<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A modern spin on the classic, sans cheese. Think creamy potatoes jazzed up with your favorite additions, be it onions, sour cream and chives, or any other dreamy combo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asparagus<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asparagus-pierogi-halved.webp 1000w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asparagus-pierogi-halved-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asparagus-pierogi-halved-150x100.webp 150w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asparagus-pierogi-halved-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asparagus-pierogi-halved.jpg\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asparagus-pierogi-halved.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asparagus-pierogi-halved-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asparagus-pierogi-halved-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asparagus-pierogi-halved-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"wp-image-81896 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Asparagus pierogi halved\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This one pairs asparagus with the creaminess of mascarpone cheese for a truly unique pierogi filling. If asparagus is in season (and doesn&#8217;t require selling a kidney), I wholeheartedly recommend giving this a shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/asparagus-pierogi\/\" class=\"ek-link\">asparagus pierogi recipe<\/a><\/strong> if you want to try it out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And remember, the beauty of pierogi is in their adaptability. This means, drumroll please&#8230; <strong>dessert pierogi<\/strong>! Here are some crowd-pleasers, most of which are fruit pierogi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cut-apple-pierogi-closeup-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cut-apple-pierogi-closeup-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cut-apple-pierogi-closeup-150x100.webp 150w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cut-apple-pierogi-closeup-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cut-apple-pierogi-closeup.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cut-apple-pierogi-closeup-1024x683.jpg\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cut-apple-pierogi-closeup-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cut-apple-pierogi-closeup-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cut-apple-pierogi-closeup-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cut-apple-pierogi-closeup-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cut-apple-pierogi-closeup.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-81814 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Cut apple pierogi closeup\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With their year-round availability and ease of preparation, apples are the perfect starting point for your sweet pierogi journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/apple-pierogi\/\" class=\"ek-link\">apple pierogi recipe<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strawberry<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Strawberry-pierogi-served.webp 1000w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Strawberry-pierogi-served-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Strawberry-pierogi-served-150x100.webp 150w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Strawberry-pierogi-served-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Strawberry-pierogi-served.jpg\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Strawberry-pierogi-served.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Strawberry-pierogi-served-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Strawberry-pierogi-served-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Strawberry-pierogi-served-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"wp-image-81965 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Strawberry pierogi served\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are a couple of ways you can go with this one: a luscious strawberry sauce or simple whole strawberries. The former requires more effort and it\u2019s more difficult to work with due to its consistency, but it pays off with incredible flavor, while the latter is a quick-and-easy route that still promises a good time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested? Check out my recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/strawberry-pierogi\/\" class=\"ek-link\">strawberry pierogi<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blueberry<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-pierogi-cut-in-half-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-pierogi-cut-in-half-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-pierogi-cut-in-half-150x100.webp 150w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-pierogi-cut-in-half-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-pierogi-cut-in-half.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-pierogi-cut-in-half-1024x683.jpg\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-pierogi-cut-in-half-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-pierogi-cut-in-half-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-pierogi-cut-in-half-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-pierogi-cut-in-half-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blueberry-pierogi-cut-in-half.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-81927 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Blueberry pierogi cut in half\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Blueberry pierogi run in the same lane as their strawberry counterparts, and both can happily accommodate fresh or frozen berries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/blueberry-pierogi\/\" class=\"ek-link\">blueberry pierogi<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farmer&#8217;s Cheese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Farmers-cheese-pierogi-served.webp 1000w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Farmers-cheese-pierogi-served-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Farmers-cheese-pierogi-served-150x100.webp 150w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Farmers-cheese-pierogi-served-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Farmers-cheese-pierogi-served.jpg\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Farmers-cheese-pierogi-served.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Farmers-cheese-pierogi-served-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Farmers-cheese-pierogi-served-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Farmers-cheese-pierogi-served-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"wp-image-82002 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Farmers cheese pierogi served\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This sweet treat enjoys more popularity in Poland than in the US, simply due to the wide availability of farmer&#8217;s cheese back home. It may take a bit of hunting in the US, but if you do score some, give these a go. Preparing the filling is a breeze, and it&#8217;s solid enough to stay put inside the pierogi, even if they suffer a minor tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out my recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/farmers-cheese-pierogi\/\" class=\"ek-link\">farmer&#8217;s cheese pierogi<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So there you have it. From traditional to modern and sweet, there&#8217;s a pierogi filling for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sweet Cheese<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sauce-and-fruit-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sauce-and-fruit-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sauce-and-fruit-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sauce-and-fruit-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sauce-and-fruit.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sauce-and-fruit-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sauce-and-fruit-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sauce-and-fruit-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sauce-and-fruit-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sauce-and-fruit-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-served-with-sauce-and-fruit.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82235 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Sweet cheese pierogi served with sauce and fruit\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:683px;height:1024px\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>No access to farmer&#8217;s cheese? You can still make sweet cheese pierogi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trick here is to use cream cheese combined with overcooked white rice. That combo makes the filling firm enough to work with and makes a great base for a variety of flavorings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/sweet-cheese-pierogi\/\" class=\"ek-link\">sweet cheese pierogi recipe here<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plum<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Plum-pierogi-with-buttered-breadcrumbs.webp 1000w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Plum-pierogi-with-buttered-breadcrumbs-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Plum-pierogi-with-buttered-breadcrumbs-150x100.webp 150w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Plum-pierogi-with-buttered-breadcrumbs-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Plum-pierogi-with-buttered-breadcrumbs.jpg\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Plum-pierogi-with-buttered-breadcrumbs.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Plum-pierogi-with-buttered-breadcrumbs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Plum-pierogi-with-buttered-breadcrumbs-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Plum-pierogi-with-buttered-breadcrumbs-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"wp-image-82395 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Plum pierogi with buttered breadcrumbs\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Got a whole bunch of plums and looking for ideas on how to use them? Make <a href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/plum-pierogi\/\" class=\"ek-link\">plum pierogi<\/a>. It&#8217;s one of the simplest pierogi recipes to make, so it&#8217;s a perfect option even if you&#8217;re a pierogi newbie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Making Pierogi Filling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When making any pierogi filling, keep these in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Choose the right pierogi dough.<\/strong> While my <a href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/best-pierogi-dough\/\" class=\"ek-link\">best pierogi dough<\/a> works great with pretty much any filling, that\u2019s not the case for all pierogi dough recipes. If you plan on making dessert pierogi, you probably should skip whole wheat dough and stick with something that\u2019s based on all-purpose flour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Season to taste.<\/strong> When it comes to seasoning, assume the recipe is only a starting point, and it\u2019s up to you to season the filling to your liking. That\u2019s why I always mention when to season to taste in my recipes. You don\u2019t want to be tasting raw foods before you cook them, so you need to consider the order of adding ingredients to the filling. For instance, in my meat pierogi recipe, I recommend tasting the cooked meat before you mix in the raw egg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduce liquid.<\/strong> We want the filling to be firm, not mushy, so if there\u2019s a lot of liquid, you need to get rid of most of it before you use the filling. Sometimes, that means evaporating the extra water on the stove (as in my recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/asparagus-pierogi\/\" class=\"ek-link\">asparagus pierogi<\/a>). Other times it means draining the water (as in <a href=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/lentil-pierogi\/\" class=\"ek-link\">lentil pierogi<\/a>) or thickening the sauce using a cornstarch slurry (as in my recipes for blueberry and strawberry pierogi).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refrigerate to make it firmer.<\/strong> Refrigerating the filling overnight makes it firmer, which typically means it\u2019s easier to work with. If the filling is too soft, leave it for a couple of hours in the fridge before using.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Some fillings are easier to work with.<\/strong> The firmer the filling, the easier it\u2019s to work with. So when you\u2019re first starting out, I recommend going with meat, lentil, whole strawberry, or farmer\u2019s cheese pierogi. These fillings are quite firm and stay intact even if there are some small holes in the dough. Looser fillings, such as strawberry sauce filling, are more difficult to work with and might slowly spill out of the pocket if there\u2019s a hole.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve got the filling ready, let\u2019s talk about forming the dumpling pockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fill Pierogi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s more than one way to fill a pierogi. Here&#8217;s a friendly guide on how to stuff these tasty morsels like a pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tabletop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Step one, you&#8217;re going to start by carving out palm-sized circles from your dough. Then, plop a spoonful of your chosen filling right in the center. With a swift fold of the dough over the filling, press the edges together starting in the middle.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_54a5a3-69{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_54a5a3-69 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-_54a5a3-69 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.kb-gallery-id-_54a5a3-69 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient( 0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100% );}.kb-gallery-caption-style-cover-hover.kb-gallery-id-_54a5a3-69 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-below.kb-gallery-id-_54a5a3-69 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);}<\/style><div 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683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-with-dollop-of-filling-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-with-dollop-of-filling-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-with-dollop-of-filling-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-with-dollop-of-filling.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-with-dollop-of-filling-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-with-dollop-of-filling-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-with-dollop-of-filling-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-with-dollop-of-filling-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-with-dollop-of-filling-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-with-dollop-of-filling.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82229 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Pierogi dough circle with a dollop of filling\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-with-dollop-of-filling.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-with-dollop-of-filling.jpg\" data-id=\"82229\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Add filling<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Making-pierogi-center-merged-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Making-pierogi-center-merged-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Making-pierogi-center-merged-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Making-pierogi-center-merged-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Making-pierogi-center-merged.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Making-pierogi-center-merged-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Making-pierogi-center-merged-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Making-pierogi-center-merged-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Making-pierogi-center-merged-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Making-pierogi-center-merged-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Making-pierogi-center-merged.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82227 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Making pierogi: center merged\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Making-pierogi-center-merged.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Making-pierogi-center-merged.jpg\" data-id=\"82227\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Squeeze together in the middle<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-one-side-merged-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-one-side-merged-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-one-side-merged-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-one-side-merged-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-one-side-merged.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-one-side-merged-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-one-side-merged-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-one-side-merged-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-one-side-merged-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-one-side-merged-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-one-side-merged.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82226 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Forming pierogi one side merged\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-one-side-merged.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-one-side-merged.jpg\" data-id=\"82226\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Squeeze one side<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-formed-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-formed-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-formed-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-formed-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-formed.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-formed-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-formed-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-formed-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-formed-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-formed-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-formed.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82233 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Sweet cheese pierogi formed\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-formed.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sweet-cheese-pierogi-formed.jpg\" data-id=\"82233\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Finish the other &#8211; the dumpling is ready<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This approach is super for sturdy fillings that behave themselves and don&#8217;t try to run away &#8211; it&#8217;s as straightforward as it can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Palm Cradle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, this one is a touch more tricky, but absolutely crucial for fillings that love to make a mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, start by carving your dough circles, but instead of laying them flat, cup your hand into a cozy little nest and rest the dough circle in there. Voila &#8211; no more runaway filling!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_11ae4e-ac{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_11ae4e-ac .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-_11ae4e-ac .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.kb-gallery-id-_11ae4e-ac .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient( 0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100% );}.kb-gallery-caption-style-cover-hover.kb-gallery-id-_11ae4e-ac .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-below.kb-gallery-id-_11ae4e-ac .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-_11ae4e-ac alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-_11ae4e-ac kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-in-hand-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-in-hand-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-in-hand-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-in-hand-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-in-hand.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-in-hand-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-in-hand-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-in-hand-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-in-hand-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-in-hand-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-in-hand.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82270 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Pierogi dough circle in hand\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-in-hand.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-dough-circle-in-hand.jpg\" data-id=\"82270\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Grab the circle<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adding-filling-to-pierogi-dough-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adding-filling-to-pierogi-dough-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adding-filling-to-pierogi-dough-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adding-filling-to-pierogi-dough-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adding-filling-to-pierogi-dough.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adding-filling-to-pierogi-dough-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adding-filling-to-pierogi-dough-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adding-filling-to-pierogi-dough-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adding-filling-to-pierogi-dough-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adding-filling-to-pierogi-dough-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adding-filling-to-pierogi-dough.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82265 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Adding filling to pierogi dough\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adding-filling-to-pierogi-dough.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adding-filling-to-pierogi-dough.jpg\" data-id=\"82265\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Add filling<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-making-merge-in-the-middle-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-making-merge-in-the-middle-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-making-merge-in-the-middle-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-making-merge-in-the-middle-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-making-merge-in-the-middle.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-making-merge-in-the-middle-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-making-merge-in-the-middle-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-making-merge-in-the-middle-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-making-merge-in-the-middle-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-making-merge-in-the-middle-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-making-merge-in-the-middle.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82271 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Pierogi making: merging the ends\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-making-merge-in-the-middle.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pierogi-making-merge-in-the-middle.jpg\" data-id=\"82271\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Pinch the middle together<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-in-hand-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-in-hand-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-in-hand-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-in-hand-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-in-hand.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-in-hand-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-in-hand-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-in-hand-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-in-hand-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-in-hand-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-in-hand.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82268 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Forming pierogi in hand\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-in-hand.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forming-pierogi-in-hand.jpg\" data-id=\"82268\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Seal one side<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Formed-potato-cheese-pierogi-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Formed-potato-cheese-pierogi-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Formed-potato-cheese-pierogi-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Formed-potato-cheese-pierogi-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Formed-potato-cheese-pierogi.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Formed-potato-cheese-pierogi-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Formed-potato-cheese-pierogi-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Formed-potato-cheese-pierogi-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Formed-potato-cheese-pierogi-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Formed-potato-cheese-pierogi-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Formed-potato-cheese-pierogi.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82267 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Formed potato cheese pierogi\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Formed-potato-cheese-pierogi.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Formed-potato-cheese-pierogi.jpg\" data-id=\"82267\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Finish with the other<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After adding the filling, start folding the dough over it, sealing the edges together. Once again, start from the middle and slowly make your way to one side until the very end. Be mindful not to let that filling spill over to the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you&#8217;ll want to stand the pierogi up, sealed side down, and finish off the sealing job from the center outwards. It&#8217;s a bit of a balancing act, but it&#8217;s the best method I&#8217;ve discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using a Pierogi Maker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, here&#8217;s what a typical pierogi maker looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82299 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Pierogi maker\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to use a pierogi maker, here&#8217;s how you ace it:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_c0ee6a-5c{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_c0ee6a-5c 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data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cutting-circles-using-pierogi-maker-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cutting-circles-using-pierogi-maker-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cutting-circles-using-pierogi-maker-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cutting-circles-using-pierogi-maker-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cutting-circles-using-pierogi-maker.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cutting-circles-using-pierogi-maker-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cutting-circles-using-pierogi-maker-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cutting-circles-using-pierogi-maker-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cutting-circles-using-pierogi-maker-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cutting-circles-using-pierogi-maker-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cutting-circles-using-pierogi-maker.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82297 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Cutting circles using a pierogi maker\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cutting-circles-using-pierogi-maker.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cutting-circles-using-pierogi-maker.jpg\" data-id=\"82297\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Cut circles<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stretch-and-place-dough-circle-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stretch-and-place-dough-circle-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stretch-and-place-dough-circle-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stretch-and-place-dough-circle-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stretch-and-place-dough-circle.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stretch-and-place-dough-circle-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stretch-and-place-dough-circle-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stretch-and-place-dough-circle-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stretch-and-place-dough-circle-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stretch-and-place-dough-circle-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stretch-and-place-dough-circle.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82301 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stretch-and-place-dough-circle.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stretch-and-place-dough-circle.jpg\" data-id=\"82301\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Stretch and place the dough circle in the mold<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Add-filling-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Add-filling-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Add-filling-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Add-filling-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Add-filling.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Add-filling-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Add-filling-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Add-filling-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Add-filling-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Add-filling-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Add-filling.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82296 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Add filling to pierogi mold\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Add-filling.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Add-filling.jpg\" data-id=\"82296\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Add filling<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-squeeze-together-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-squeeze-together-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-squeeze-together-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-squeeze-together-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-squeeze-together.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-squeeze-together-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-squeeze-together-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-squeeze-together-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-squeeze-together-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-squeeze-together-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-squeeze-together.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82300 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Pierogi maker: squeeze together\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-squeeze-together.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-maker-squeeze-together.jpg\" data-id=\"82300\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Seal tight<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-made-using-pierogi-maker-683x1024.webp 683w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-made-using-pierogi-maker-200x300.webp 200w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-made-using-pierogi-maker-100x150.webp 100w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-made-using-pierogi-maker-768x1152.webp 768w,https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-made-using-pierogi-maker.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-made-using-pierogi-maker-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-made-using-pierogi-maker-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-made-using-pierogi-maker-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-made-using-pierogi-maker-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-made-using-pierogi-maker-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-made-using-pierogi-maker.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" class=\"wp-image-82298 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Pierogi made using a pierogi maker\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-made-using-pierogi-maker.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/definitelynotachef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pierogi-made-using-pierogi-maker.jpg\" data-id=\"82298\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Pierogi is ready<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Start by cutting your dough circles using the bottom side of the maker. This guarantees that your circles are the right size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is to give the dough a slight stretch so it&#8217;s a smidge larger than the maker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lay your dough into the maker, making sure to press it against the mold (both the pocket and the sealing areas), like dressing it up in a little mold tuxedo. If you skip this, the dough often collapses after adding the filling. And then you&#8217;re back to stretching it all over again before you can seal it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(It doesn&#8217;t have to perfectly cover the mold (see my photo above), but it should be enough to form a tight seal.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up, add the filling. Take care to spread the filling evenly in the pocket, and make sure you&#8217;re generous but not overly so. If you&#8217;re finding dough tears or filling escaping, chances are you&#8217;re being a little too hospitable with the filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finish off by bringing the two sides of the maker together for a quick, satisfying press. Remove the pierogi, and give the seal a once-over. Any tiny holes? Just give the dough a little pinch to fix them right up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Filling Pierogi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some essential tips to fill your dumplings with style and keep them from bursting open mid-cook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The air-free affair.<\/strong> You want your pierogi to be as snug as a bug in a rug, with minimal air in the pocket. This avoids the risk of your dumpling going pop (all thanks to air expansion when heating), helps the pierogi keep its shape, and distributes the filling evenly. The result? Pretty pierogi that deliver the perfect balance of dough and filling with every bite. Say goodbye to those disappointing mouthfuls of empty dough!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thicker dough for saucy fillings.<\/strong> Planning on packing in some juicy, saucy fillings? Then it&#8217;s time to muscle up your dough! A thicker dough is your shield against potential pierogi explosions, which can be a common fate for the more moist fillings. So, don&#8217;t be afraid to go a little thicker on the dough &#8211; it&#8217;s your defense against a messy pierogi disaster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seal the deal with moisture.<\/strong> If your dough is a little stubborn and refuses to stick together, give it a tiny splash of water. It&#8217;s like the glue that holds your pierogi together. Most of the time, it&#8217;ll work wonders. But remember, balance is key. Too much moisture can turn your sealing mission into a slippery slope, especially when dealing with saucier fillings. It&#8217;s a delicate dance of wet and dry that makes a perfect pierogi seal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Craving pierogi perfection but can&#8217;t quite nail it? Not enough filling options to choose from? We&#8217;ve got your back! This guide is your one-stop shop for pierogi fillings, taking the guesswork out of choosing and preparing your stuffing. 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