Unlike Italian tomato sauce, which is chunky, Czech tomato sauce is smooth and sweet. We serve it either with stuffed peppers or boiled beef. Growing up, we would have stuffed peppers often in summer because my grandparents grew them in their … [Read more...] about Czech Tomato Sauce
Fish in Walnut Crust
This recipe is adapted from a Czech cookbook that my father gave me for Christmas. I very much like the crunchy, cheesy crust on the fish. You can use any kind of white fish, such as cod. Ingredients: 4 fish fillets Salt White pepper Flour for drenching Herbs, … [Read more...] about Fish in Walnut Crust
Meatloaf Schnitzel
I wasn’t sure what to name this dish as there is no English translation of the Czech word “Karbanátek”. It is essentially a meatloaf mixture, breaded and fried like a schnitzel so I named it as such. Ingredients: 1 lb ground meat (preferably beef and pork) 2 … [Read more...] about Meatloaf Schnitzel
Czech Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are similar to stuffed cabbage which is popular in many European countries. The main difference is that there is no rice in stuffed peppers. They are commonly cooked in tomato sauce and served with dumplings, pasta, or rice. I also like them just baked in the oven … [Read more...] about Czech Stuffed Peppers
Sauerkraut Casserole (Kološvarské zelí)
My aunt Jana told me that this sauerkraut dish used to be sold in cans during communism. She has never tried it but she once found a recipe in a magazine. My grandfather tasted it at her house and wanted a recipe. Then my uncle asked for the recipe. And that is how this dish … [Read more...] about Sauerkraut Casserole (Kološvarské zelí)