Linecké cukroví are a type of classic Czech Christmas cookie which are incredibility popular throughout the Czech Republic, especially around the holidays. These delicious jam filled cookies can be spotted on almost every Czech table at Christmas time and if you have ever tried one, it is not hard to see why. These traditional cookies...
Vanilkové rohlíčky are a type of traditional Czech Christmas cookie which has a mild vanilla flavor and a slightly nutty texture. They are very fragile cookies, with a fine flavor and a pretty appearance. Vanilkové rohlíčky are usually shaped into tiny delicate crescents. This is where they get their name, which translates to “Little vanilla...
Pracinky are traditional Czech Christmas cookies with a rich chocolate flavor and a delicate, buttery texture. Due to the inclusion of cinnamon and clove, the cookies have a pleasant and mild spiced taste. The addition of these spices also provides a delightfully festive fragrance whilst the cookies are baking. Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all purpose...
This simple recipe combines traditional Czech ingredients such as sauerkraut and klobasa in a soup which is easy to make and delicious. This easy sauerkraut soup uses just a few ingredients and yet it provides lots of flavor. It is warming and hearty, making it perfect for rainy days and winter evenings. The addition of...
Fruit dumplings are a delightful Czech dish. They can be served as a desert, a breakfast, or as an entire meal. The best thing about these dumplings is how versatile they are. They can be made with a variety of fruits, such as strawberries, apricots, plums, or cherries and served with a variety of toppings,...
Bábovka is one of the most classic Czech deserts. It is light, airy, mild in flavor, and has been a part of Czech pastry tradition since the early 17th century. This traditional Czech cake, which is often marbled, is typically baked in a circular Bundt mold. It is then dusted with a light breath of...
Today I am sharing a recipe for a true classic, Czech Dumplings and Scrambled Eggs, known as Knedlíky s Vajíčkem in Czech. This tasty dish only has a few ingredients and is very quick and easy to make. Ingredients Leftover bread dumplings (4 or 6) 3 eggs I Tbsp. lard or butter chopped small onion or...
A větrník is a delicious traditional Czech dessert. Similar to the French eclair or the Italian profiterole or even a St. Joseph’s Zeppole, this small rich and creamy treat is at the heart of many people who have had the chance to taste it. Made from a Choux pastry which is a light and airy...
Rolls are a very popular dessert style all around the world, but especially in many parts of Europe. Some are made of sponge cake, others pastry dough, but our favorite is a meringue roláda. The fillings of these rolls can also differ depending on the culture and personal preference. In this recipe we will be...
Growing up, I ate Španělský Ptáčky (Czech Spanish Birds) thinking they were really some poor little birds from Spain that somehow made it into our kitchen and on to my dinner plate. I never would have guessed that their recipe goes all the way back to the 16th Century! You see, Maria of Spain and Maxmilian...
Because we posted about the numerous benefits of horseradish not too long ago, we have decided to make and share his old Bohemian horseradish soup recipe with you today. Called Staročeská křenová polévka in our native tongue, it is quite simple to make. Obviously, one of the main ingredients is horseradish. Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced smoked pork...
Yesterday we posted about the numerous benefits of horseradish an Easter is coming, so we have decided to make and share his typically Czech and very simple horseradish recipe with you today and we are calling it Bohemian beet and horseradish relish. Called Červená řepa s křenem in our native tongue, it is quite simple to make...
Bramboračka or Classic Czech Potato Soup is a food that has been served in Bohemian kitchens since most Czechs can remember. The best part of its taste most likely comes from the dried mushrooms which are added to this year round delicacy, mushrooms from the deep Bohemian forests. Of course, mushrooms can be added dried,...
The following recipe for Czech Marble Cake or Bábovka aka fine bábovka comes from Czech National Cookbook by Hana Gajdoštíková. Bábovka is a typical Czech cake that every Czech lady can make, and it has been around for a long, long time. Procedure is more important on this cake than ingredients so do follow the...
Czechs love their mushrooms and today were traveling to Slovenia for a creamy mushroom soup recipe which Czechs have adopted and made one of their own. Gobova Juha is a creamy mushroom soup which is traditionally served throughout Slovenia in the colder winter months. Cream soups have been around since ancient times and are a simple...
Bublanina literally melts on your tongue and for many it is a symbol of childhood and years spent with grandparents in Czechoslovakia, Moravia and Slovakia. Today we’re making cherry bubble cake, a delicious specialty. Though usually made with late summer cherries, you can use raspberries, strawberries and even currants in this delicious recipe. Ingredients 1...
