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Breaded Fried Cauliflower – Smažený květák
Breaded fried cauliflower is tender cauliflower florets coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crispy. It’s a…
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Dessert
Walnut Sheet Cake – Ořechová buchta
A moist walnut sheet cake topped with a smooth homemade chocolate frosting. This easy dessert is rich, nutty,…
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Main Dish
Egg Omelette – Vaječná omeleta
This Czech style omelette is simple, fast and very filling. Growing up we would have this meal pretty…
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Christmas
Potato Salad – Bramborový salát
Czech potato salad is a classic Christmas dish. It has a creamy, slightly tangy flavor and is traditionally…
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Dessert
Apple Strudel – Jablečný štrúdl
This recipe is using store bought puff pastry sheets. This is how we made strudelin my family growing…
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Dessert
Coconut Pineapple Cake – Kokosovo-Ananasová buchta
Perfect blend of flavors. This coconut pineapple cake is so moist and so refreshing with crispy coconut flakes…
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Main Dish
Breaded Fried Mushrooms – Smažené žampióny
Crispy breaded mushrooms fried to golden perfection. A popular Czech snack served with tartar sauce.
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Dessert
Egg White Sweet Bread – Bílkový chlebíček
A soft and airy sweet bread made with egg whites with raisins, chocolate and walnuts. It is lightly…
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Dessert
Angel’s Wings – Boží milosti
Delicate fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar. Light, crispy, and traditionally enjoyed during Czech holidays like Easter and…
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Main Dish
Cauliflower Soup – Květáková polévka
A light and creamy soup made with cauliflower and a touch of nutmeg. Simple and comforting.
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Dessert
Blueberry Kolache – Borůvkové Koláče
There is nothing like traditional Czech kolache. They are soft, juicy and nicely flavored with sugar coating.
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Main Dish
Potato Goulash – Bramborový guláš
A flavorful Czech stew made with potatoes, sausage, onions, and paprika. Warm, hearty, and perfect for cold days.
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Dessert
Blueberry Bundt Cake – Borůvková bábovka
A tender, golden bundt cake filled with fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon — this recipe brings…
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Side Dish
Gnocchi – Noky
These flour gnocchi are perfect side dish for Chicken Paprikash. So buttery and fluffy.
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Main Dish
Chicken Paprikash – Kuře na paprice
Tender chicken in a creamy paprika sauce, served with gnocchi. A classic Czech comfort meal full of rich…
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Main Dish
Halusky / Potato Gnocchi – Halušky
This dish is traditional Slovak dish, but it became favorite in many Czech families.
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Dessert
Coffinettes – Rakvičky
Rakvičky are light, hollow meringue-like pastries shaped like small “coffins,” with a crisp exterior and airy texture. They…
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Dessert
Cafe Fantasia – Káva fantazie
This incredible coffee was actually created by accident. When my familywas visiting one summer, it was super hot,…
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Christmas
How To Easily Clean Your Old Baking Molds
In the video I am showing my old baking molds from my grandma and how easy it is…
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Dessert
Potato Plum Dumplings – Bramborové švestkové knedlíky
This is a sweet dish, but it is in a main dish category because us Czechs we do…
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Bread
Braided Rolls – Housky
So soft and fluffy. Another classic found in the grocery stores in the Czech Republic. But nothing beats…
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Dessert
Lemon Cake – Babeta
This Babeta Lemon Cake combines the freshness of lemon with a soft, velvety texture that melts in your…
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Dessert
Apple Cobbler – Jablečná buchta
This apple cobbler is uniquely made. You layer dry and wet ingredients.
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Christmas
Frog’s Mouths Cookies – Žabí huby
Disclaimer: Frogs were not used to make this recipe. Haha. I thought I will putthat right at the…
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Family Favorites
Wheat Rye Bread – Pšenično-žitný chléb
This bread is truly a world class recipe. You don’t even need a mixer. It truly tastes like…
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Dessert
Strawberry Cake – Jahodový dort
A light and fluffy Czech strawberry cake layered with sweet cream and topped with fresh strawberries a perfect…
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Christmas
Eggnog – Vaječný koňak
Czech eggnog is a rich, homemade Christmas drink made from egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, sweetened condensed milk and…
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Christmas
Gingerbread Cookies – Perníčky
Gingerbread cookies are such a beautiful traditional symbol of Christmas. Back in the day when fancy ornaments were…
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Bread
Bread Rolls – Rohlíky
Every Czech grocery store sells bushels of this incredible Czech staple. Every Czech child learns at a very…
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Dessert
Marble Bundt Cake – Mramorová bábovka
Bundt cake is one of the most popular desserts in the Czech Republic. Asignature difference between Czech bundt…
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Main Dish
Spaghetti with Pork – Špagety s vepřovým masem
Growing up this was a common weekend meal. I loved it covered in cheese, which nicely melted. You…
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Main Dish
Roast Pork, Dumplings and Sauerkraut – Vepřo knedlo zelo
A traditional Czech dish featuring tender roast pork, fluffy bread dumplings, and tangy sauerkraut the heart of Czech…
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Christmas
Linzer Christmas Cookies – Linecké cukroví
Linzer cookies are delicate, buttery cookies which originated in Austria. Linzer cookies are especially popular during the holiday…
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Christmas
Christmas Bread – Vánočka
Vánočka is soft, slightly sweet, and aromatic. It is often enjoyed sliced with butter, jam, or just on…
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Main Dish
Dill Sauce – Koprová omáčka
Dill sauce is one of the staple dishes in many Czech households. So creamy anddreamy. People pair it…
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Dessert
Traditional Kolache – Tradiční Koláče
Soft Czech pastries filled with sweet fruit, poppy seed, or cheese a beloved treat for holidays and family…
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Family Favorites
Fruit Dumplings – Ovocné kynuté knedlíky
They are soft, round dumplings made from a yeast dough, filled with fruit. They are boiled or steamed…
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Family Favorites
Beef Sirloin With Cream Sauce – Svíčková na smetaně
Svíčková na smetaně is a classic Czech dish of beef sirloin served in a rich, creamy vegetable sauce made…
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Christmas
Bear Paws – Medvědí tlapky
Bear paws are traditional Czech Christmas cookies known for their deep cinnamon-and-clove flavor and beautifully intricate shapes. Bear…
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Dessert
Vanilla Crescents – Vanilkové rohlíčky
It is one of the top classic cookies that most Czech families bake. The smell of vanilla crescents…
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Main Dish
Mushroom Soup – Žampionová polévka
Mushroom soup is a comforting, earthy soup built around fresh mushrooms , which give it a deep, savory flavor.
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Main Dish
Beef With Creamy Mushroom Sauce – Hovězí na houbách ve smetanové omáčce
Beef with Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a rich, savory dish where tender beef is paired with a velvety, mushroom…
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Dessert
Chocolate Frosting – Čokoládová poleva
In those moments when you need frosting but forgot to buy it, now you can make super simple…
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