Fresh water fish are ranked among the specialties of southern Bohemia and Moravia. Carp is actually the national fish of the Czech Republic and there are many carp farms to keep the nations carp enthusiasts happy. The fish are raised in artificial... more

Meals made with mushrooms rank among some of the Czech Republic’s leading dishes because mushroom picking has been an additional source of natural ingredients for cooking. People still pick wild mushrooms toady and some regard it as a national... more

Game is one of the Czech Republic’s delicacies, which provides a unique flavour and characteristic aroma resulting from the animal’s diet of aromatic plants. Game is often served with tangy sauces and a variety of trimmings. Roast leg of venison can... more

This is a typical traditional Czech Christmas recipe. It is essentially a plaited bread rich in eggs and butter. A vánočka is sometimes said to be symbolic of Baby Jesus wrapped in cloth lying in a manger. This recipe is somewhat difficult to... more

Koláče is a Czech pastry with a variety of fillings ranging from fruit to cheese, which is often eaten at breakfast. Czech immigrants who took this recipe to America with them have made this a world renowned dish called Kolacky in America.... more

Colloquially known as Smažák this is one of the Czech Republic’s most famous national dishes. Made predominantly from cheese, it is usually served fried coated in egg and breadcrumbs with a side salad, red cabbage or potatoes. Mayonnaise or... more

Regionally this dish is referred to as Cmunda or Vošouch in the Pilsen region and Strik in Czech Silesia. It is a dish of fried pancakes made from grated raw potatoes known as brambory in Czech. more

This marinated roast beef sirloin dish is known locally as Svíčková. It is often served with a rich sauce made from carrot, parsley, celery and cream. It goes well with Knedlíky, a teaspoon of cranberry jam and a slice of lemon. When serving,... more