12 Days of Christmas Cookies – Day Two

Old Czech Claws (Staročeské pracny or medvědí tlapky) I remember eating this wonderful cookie as a little girl and loving them so much. They have that classic Czech Christmas cookie taste that once you taste it, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups ground walnuts 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar...

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December 12, 2015

12 Days of Christmas Cookies – Day One

Masaryk Cookies (Masarykovo cukroví) These classic cookies are named after President Masaryk. They are a favorite in Czech households and some people make them without the cocoa, adding some vanilla powder instead. Because the hazelnuts are kept whole, they tend to break off at the edges when cutting them and that makes them appear that...

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November 6, 2015

Southern Bohemian Potato Mushroom Soup aka Kulajda

A very traditional Czech dish that has many varieties is called Jihočeská Kulajda or Southern Bohemian Kulajda. I call it Southern Bohemian Potato Mushroom Soup. It is basically a potato cream soup as the base and mushrooms or pork and dill or caraway seeds as the filler. Researching this soup, there are as many versions of...

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October 30, 2015

Czech Fried Meat Patties aka Karbanatky

Czech Fried Meat Patties aka Karbanatky refers to Czech patties which are made of ground meat which is then breaded and fried. They are made in many European kitchens and have many different names. For the Danish they are known as Frikadeller. In Germany, they are known as Frikadellen, Buletten, Fleischküchle or Fleischpflanzerl. In Austria they call...

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October 27, 2015

Protected: Czech Grandfather Soup aka Bramboračka

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October 25, 2015

Delicious Czech Sweet Buns aka Buchty

Delicious Czech Sweet Buns are known as Buchty in the Czech Republic. They are traditional food made from yeast and can be filled with ground poppy seeds, cheese curd, lekvar (plum jam), jam or jelly and they are truly a Czech classic. They are not like a donut, but rather more like a sweet bun or roll....

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October 22, 2015

Grandmother’s Czech Chicken Hack – 3 In One

I call this Grandmother’s Czech Chicken Hack – 3 In One because it is really a shortcut to making three meals: baked chicken, chicken soup, and a powerful healing chicken stock. Doesn’t it look delicious and full of healing goodness? Trust us, it is. Ingredients 1 large chicken 2 chicken breasts 2 onions, left whole 8...

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October 22, 2015

Chicken with Dill Gravy and Dumplings

Sometimes I get a craving for a Czech dish, but realize that it is a beef dish and we don’t eat beef. Well, I’m not one to let that stop me. So this morning I was thinking about Koprovka which is a Dill gravy which is traditionally served with boiled beef. As I mentioned, we don’t do...

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October 19, 2015

The Rohlík – A Czech Bread for Anytime

Czech love bread. They also love these little miniature baguette-like rolls called Rohlík. At the town square, on the metro, at the park or sitting on a tram – we’ve seen these offered and eaten just about everywhere that’s why we wanted to introduce you to the Rohlík, a Czech bread for anytime. A rohlík is an individual...

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October 16, 2015

Kuba Is A Czech Mushroom Barley Risotto

Kuba is a Czech mushroom barley risotto, kind of. It’s barley, or sometimes called groats cooked super soft and then baked with mushrooms. It’s the forest grown (dried) mushrooms that bring the taste of pure nature to your table. It’s something that tastes oh so gourmet, made at a time when families had little money....

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October 2, 2015

Czech Style Fudgy Chocolate Cake

Beets are a popular crop in the Czech Republic and they are used in both sweet and savory dishes, in both cooked and their raw state. Today we made čokoládový dort z červené řepy which literally translates to chocolate cake from red beets. I know, I know… it sounds strange. But I promise you that you...

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September 27, 2015

Bohemian Spinach Crepes Recipe

Last week I posted Czech Palačinky Make Delicious Breakfast Crepes and have had several notes that people have made them and have been happy with the results. Today I wanted to share one of our favorite lunches, our Bohemian spinach crepes recipe. The recipe is the same as for the sweet crepes, only the filling changes. Ingredients 1...

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September 25, 2015

Easy Rolled Ham Appetizer – Czech Style

Looking for a very fast and easy Czech appetizer? Here is a simple and easy 4-ingredient Czech classic, rolovane šunka (rolled ham). It tastes even better the following day. Rolled Ham Appetizer, Czech Style 8 oz. cream cheese 1/4 cup creamy horseradish (or 3 tbsp. grated horseradish) 3 tbsp. milk sliced ham (the kind from a...

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September 10, 2015

Czech Sweet Treats – Škubánky

Five simple ingredients and a whole lot of taste. So what happens when you mix a little bit of flour, some boiled potatoes, sugar and a lots of butter? You get something delicious that Czechs call škubánky. It’s a little bit like potato dumplings or gnocchi, but the way it is usually served, it’s more like...

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May 4, 2015

Croatian Poppyseed or Walnut Roll from Jillian Greer

I’ve indulged in countless slices of walnut and poppy seed rolls—perhaps a few too many. But now, courtesy of my dear friend Jillian Greer, I have this walnut roll recipe to pass on to you. This delectable treat is beloved in various regions of Central and Eastern Europe. While it’s not exclusively Czech, it holds...

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April 30, 2015

Mont Blanc Chestnut Tartlets

With the arrival of Spring, we felt inspired to indulge in a celebration reminiscent of Christmas, complete with our favorite seasonal dessert. We owe a debt of gratitude to Jillian Greer for graciously allowing us to share this delightfully decadent recipe. Known as Mont Blanc, or Mont-Blanc aux marrons, this dessert features a luscious blend...

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