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
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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
Beef Goulash
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
Beef Rollups with Mustard Sauce
This dish is known in the Czech Republic as “španělský ptáček” (literally translated as “Spanish bird”). A legend says that the name comes from times of Emperor Rudolf II whose mother was Maria of Spain. He grew up in Spain and their chefs would make veal rollups with stuffing … [Read more...] about Beef Rollups with Mustard Sauce
Paprika Chicken
This is one of the classic sauces I grew up on. It comes from the Austro-Hungarian Empire and is a staple in Czech cuisine. As most classic dishes, families make them different ways. Some cook the chicken together with all the ingredients while others make the broth first and … [Read more...] about Paprika Chicken