| Polish word | English word | History |
| dobrze wysmażony | well done | |
| duszony | stewed | |
| faszerowany | styffed | |
| filet | fillet | |
| gotowany | cooked | |
| krwisty | rare | |
| marynowany | marinated | |
| mielony | minced | |
| pieczony | roast | |
| smażony | fried | |
| solony | salted | |
| surowy | raw | |
| utarty | grated | |
| w galarecie | in aspic | |
| w occie | in vinegar | |
| w sosie | in gravy | |
| wędzony | smoked | |
| z grilla | grilled |