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Czech
cuisine is very much influenced by the country's neighbors in central
Europe, but a
also contains unique elements of its own.
There is very much an emphasis on meat dishes,
especially pork, but also beef and chicken, and sometimes
duck, goose, rabbit or wild game. On the other hand,
fish dishes are comparatively rare, with the exception of
trout or carp, the latter of which is eaten at
Christmas.
Here are some popular Czech dishes:
- Knedliky - Dumplings made either from wheat flour and stale bread, or
from potato. They are cooked by boiling, and served sliced, often as a
side dish.
- Veprová pecene s knedlíky a se zelím
("Vepro-knedlo-zelo" for short) -
Roast pork with dumplings and cabbage. In Bohemia, sauerkraut
is used, but in Moravia either fresh cabbage, or sauerkraut with sugar
is used.
- Svícková na smetane - Roast beef covered with a thick sauce
made using cream as well carrots and parsley, and served with
dumplings. This dish is traditionally served with a spoon of
cranberry compote and a slice of lemon.
- Bramboráky (also known as
"cmunda", "vošouch", "strik" or "striky")
- Fried pancakes made from grated potatoes.
- Utopenci - Pickled bratwurst sausages.
- Smažený sýr - A thick slice of cheese, coated with bread crumbs and deep-fried.
Served with the Czech version of tartar sauce ("tatarská omácka").
- Ovocné knedlíky - Fruit dumplings made by coating fruit (a variety of
different fruits may be used) with potato dough
and boiling. This may be eaten as a main dish, or a dessert.
Plum dumplings (švestkové knedlíky) are especially popular at Easter and
Christmas.
- Koláce - Pastry filled with fruit or cheeses inside a bread roll.
- Vánocní cukroví - Cookies eaten during the Christmas
period.
- Vánocka - A bread-like cake cooked during the
Christmas period.
It is very rich with eggs and butter, contains almonds and raisins,
and is flavored with lemon rind and nutmeg. It is traditionally made by preparing
braids of dough, and stacking them on top of each other before cooking.
On this page, you'll find a great selection of Czech Cook Books.
By Pat Martin
Penfield Press
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This inexpensive, index card size spiral-bound recipe book features over 100 Czech-American recipes. Makes a great gift or "stocking stuffer" for friends and relatives. |
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By Lesley Chamberlain
Southwater
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Full of hearty and nourishing recipes brimming with variety and flavour, this evocative and inspirational cookbook will delight all those new to the traditional cooking of Germany and Central Europe and introduce surprising new recipes to those who have already enjoyed the richness of this classic cuisine. |
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By Guild National Czech & Slovak Library & Museum
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Recipes featuring the traditional kolache in its many variations plus other Eastern European sweet treats are included in over 100 recipes. |
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By Peter Trnka
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By Lesely Chamberlian
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Over 70 traditonal recipes from these rich historic cuisines, all shown in easy to follow step-by step pictures. |
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By Pat Martin
Penfield Pr
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Compiled by Pat Martin. One chapter in this book is called "The Music is Alive." This well-written book is filled with lively stories of Czech traditions and celebrations, along with more than 100 recipes. Sixteen pages of gorgeous color photography put the reader in the middle of a dance floor and festival. Covers sites and people in the states of Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Oklahoma. A must-see AND read! |
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By Pat Martin
Penfield Press
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Dedicated to the Czechs in America, this book contains scores of Czech recipes, lists Czech festival dates and sites, and gives brief info about Czech folk arts and history. |
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