Czech classics

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

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

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

In the Czech Republic, stuffed cabbage is not as common as stuffed peppers. Stuffed cabbage, known as holubky or golubky (pigeon), are a specialty in Ukraine, Russia, Poland, and south-European countries. I just got this recipe from my aunt Jana. She told me that my … [Read more...] about Stuffed Cabbage

Beef goulash originated in Hungary but it is a staple in Czech cuisine and one of my go-to comfort foods. Goulash is essentially beef stew cooked slowly on the stovetop. There are many variations. Some add chili peppers to make it spicy. You can also make goulash from other kinds … [Read more...] about Beef Goulash