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April 9, 2016

Strawberry Afternoon Cake with Crumble

Strawberry Afternoon Cake with Crumble is called Jahodový Koláč ze žmolenkou in Czech. It is a tasty afternoon delight best served with tea or coffee. We’ve made it hundreds of times and sometimes substitute the strawberries for plums, apricots, blueberries, cherries or peaches. It’s delicious with any fruit and is the perfect snack, for anytime...
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March 29, 2016

Czech Noodle Ham Bake aka Šunkofleky

This fast and easy recipe is a popular Czech classic. It is called Šunkofleky in Czech and  it’s really just a quick noodle and ham casserole made with just a few simple ingredients. The result however is a flavorful and delicious dish that satisfies! Although this dish goes all the way back to Roman times, the Czech name...
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March 25, 2016

Czech Easter Lamb Recipe

There are a couple of rules when making an Easter Lamb or or Velikonoční Beránek as it is called in Czech. The most important is to use a dense cake batter. We recommend a pound cake or dough for bábovka. Rule number two is to make sure to butter and then either flour or bread crumb the...
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March 13, 2016

Czech Cherry Bublanina

On a lovely morning like this it is easy to get inspired to make a special breakfast before anyone even wakes up… Czech Cherry Bublanina. Bublanina literally translates to “bubbles up” or “bubbly” but the dictionary would define it as a soufflé – but don’t let that name fool you into expecting that it will...
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March 10, 2016

Eat With Locals, Prague

When traveling to Prague there are hundreds, if not thousands, of places to sit down for a nice meal. So how do you find the best tasting and most authentic? Eat With Locals is a website which supplies you with the best restaurants, cafes, and bars in and around the Czech Republic’s capital city, Prague. Known...
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March 1, 2016

Mushrooms with Scrambled Eggs

Mushrooms with scrambled eggs is a Czech favorite. There, it is known as Houbová smaženice s vejci. It’s been around as long as the forests have and I imagine it’s been a main course for many peasants who were lucky enough to have a chicken and to live close to the forest border… It’s not the...
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February 14, 2016

Czech Cauliflower Patties

You can think of them as Czech Latkes. Seriously. Except omit the potatoes and substitute cauliflower instead. Then serve them with just about anything and they will add a deliciousness you’ve never imagined. Of course, you can eat them plain too. In Czech language, cauliflower is květák, and these delicious cauliflower patties are known as květákove...
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February 8, 2016

Czech Potato Pancakes

In the Czech Republic, there’s a beloved dish known as Bramborák or locally as cmunda. These potato pancakes are cooked in lard and seasoned generously with marjoram, giving them a distinctive flavor. Unlike some versions found in other countries, Czech Bramborák is typically made large enough to cover the whole plate and is often served...
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February 4, 2016

A Perfect Day for Goulash

According to Wikipedia, “Goulash is a soup or stew of meat and vegetables, seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating from the medieval Kingdom of Hungary, goulash is also a popular meal in Central Europe, Scandinavia and Southern Europe.” Supposedly the origin of this delicious dish traces back to the 9th century to stews eaten by...
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January 15, 2016

Bacon and Potato Quiche

I don’t know if Czechs eat quiche. Frankly, I don’t care because we are Czech and we do. Today I made a light, fluffy and divine quiche with bacon, potatoes, sour cream and smoked gouda cheese. I used store bought pie crusts which made it super fast and easy. Heaven on earth I tell you…...
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December 17, 2015

12 Days of Christmas Cookies – Day Six

Lemon almond tea cookies are excellent for holiday parties and gatherings. These buttery cookies are topped with a warm citrus frosting and sprinkled with sliced almonds for a little texture. Infused with almond extract and lemon peel, they go wonderfully well with coffee, tea, or holiday cider. Ingredients Cookies 3/4 cups of butter, softened 3/4 cups shortening...
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December 16, 2015

12 Days of Christmas Cookies – Day Five

Slepované linecké koláčky are traditional (and delicious) Czech Christmas cookies. They are not overly sweet and have a soft buttery taste. They are made with vanilla sugar and have a pleasantly mild vanilla flavor. They are deliciously delicate and taste best when sandwiched together with a layer of currant jam and dusted with powdered sugar before serving, giving them a...
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December 15, 2015

12 Days of Christmas Cookies – Day Four

Pracinky are classic Czech Christmas cookies flavored with cocoa and clove. They have a mild chocolate taste and a warm, rich fragrance. Spiced with cinnamon, clove, and cocoa, they smell and taste delicious. Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cups powdered sugar 1 packet vanilla sugar 2 1/2 sticks of butter, softened 5 yolks from hard boiled...
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December 13, 2015

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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