If you see “dumplings” on a menu at a Czech restaurant, don’t expect anything resembling Asian dumplings. Czech dumplings are large ovals of yeasted dough that is boiled and cut into slices. They are the most popular side dish and accompany many traditional dishes, such as pork … [Read more...] about Czech Dumplings
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Czech Tomato Sauce
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
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
Stuffed Cabbage
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