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The Frugal Gourmet, with chef Jeff Smith, is an amazingly thorough video collection with over 80 episodes that include food recipes from around the world. In each episode, Smith demonstrates several simple but important recipes. In this episode, visit Chicago's Polish neighborhoods. Learn to make Pierogies, Pot Roast with Dill Pickles, Bigos (Traditional Hunter's Stew), and Kielbasa (Polish Sausage.) Smith not only cooks, but also discusses the theological and anthropological histories of the dishes he prepares. He brings humor and wide-ranging knowledge into the kitchen.