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Recipe of the Month
June 1, 2026

Ovocné knedlíky (Fruit Dumplings)

Soft dumplings filled with fruit, topped with butter, sugar, and quark.

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Palačinky (Czech Pancakes)
Palačinky (Czech Pancakes)
10 min prep · 20 min cook
Free

Thin, soft pancakes perfect with jam, nutella, or quark.

Svíčková na smetaně (Sirloin in Cream Sauce)
Svíčková na smetaně (Sirloin in Cream Sauce)
30 min prep · 150 min cook

A classic Czech Sunday dish: beef sirloin braised with root vegetables, blended into a silky crea...

Vepřo knedlo zelo (Roast Pork with Dumplings and Sauerkraut)
Vepřo knedlo zelo (Roast Pork with Dumplings and Sauerkraut)
25 min prep · 120 min cook

The iconic Czech trio: garlicky roast pork, tangy sauerkraut, and soft bread dumplings.

Kulajda (Creamy Mushroom and Dill Soup)
Kulajda (Creamy Mushroom and Dill Soup)
20 min prep · 35 min cook

A creamy, slightly tangy Czech soup with mushrooms, potatoes, dill, and a poached egg on top.

Česnečka (Czech Garlic Soup)
Česnečka (Czech Garlic Soup)
10 min prep · 20 min cook

A simple, restorative garlic soup often served with croutons and cheese.

Bramboráky (Crispy Potato Pancakes)
Bramboráky (Crispy Potato Pancakes)
20 min prep · 20 min cook

Crisp-edged potato pancakes with garlic and marjoram.

Hovězí guláš po česku (Czech Beef Goulash)
Hovězí guláš po česku (Czech Beef Goulash)
20 min prep · 150 min cook

Slow-cooked beef goulash with onions and paprika. Best served with bread or dumplings.

Chlebíčky (Open-Faced Sandwiches)
Chlebíčky (Open-Faced Sandwiches)
25 min prep

The beloved Czech party snack: bread topped with potato salad, ham, cheese, and pickles.

Ovocné knedlíky (Fruit Dumplings)
Ovocné knedlíky (Fruit Dumplings)
35 min prep · 15 min cook

Soft dumplings filled with fruit, topped with butter, sugar, and quark.