Polish dishes are usually rich in meat, especially pork, chicken and beef (depending on the region), winter vegetables (sauerkraut cabbage in ''bigos''), and spices. It is also characteristic in its use of various kinds of noodles, the most notable of which are kluski, as well as cereals such as ''kasha'' (from the Polish word kasza) and a variety of breads like the world-renowned bagel. Polish cuisine is hearty and uses a lot of cream and eggs. Festive meals such as the meatless Christmas Eve dinner (''Wigilia'') or Easter breakfast could take days to prepare in their entirety.