Recepty snadno

Classics

This is for dishes you've known since childhood and know exactly how they should taste. Svíčková, rajská, schnitzels, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, bublanina or strudel – basically the foundation of Czech home cooking. The recipes maintain traditional flavors but are written clearly for today’s kitchen. Perfect when you don't want to experiment, just want a tried-and-true certainty.

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about 60 minutes

Apple bread pudding with curd cheese in one baking dish

Classic Czech bread pudding (žemlovka) with apples, quark, and cinnamon, baked simply in one dish.

approx. 25 minutes

Sweet potato purée with butter and nutmeg

A smooth sweet potato purée with butter, milk, and a pinch of nutmeg as a quick side for meat or vegetables.

approx. 20 minutes

Homemade oat granola with honey and nuts cooked in a pan

Crispy oat granola with honey and nuts, ready in a pan without an oven in minutes.

about 60 minutes

Stuffed peppers with ground meat without baking

Classic stuffed peppers simmered in tomato sauce on the stovetop, no oven and no unnecessary baking.

approx. 50 minutes

Lightened Waldorf salad with yogurt – a deli classic for open-faced sandwiches

Waldorf salad with yogurt, a bit of mayonnaise, potatoes, vegetables, and ham sausage. Ideal for homemade open-faced sandwiches.

approx. 25 minutes

Potato pancakes from boiled potatoes – a quick Czech pan-fried classic

Quick pancakes from leftover boiled potatoes, flour and egg, fried in a pan until golden.

approx. 25 minutes

Beef with garlic – simple slices with rice

Tender slices of beef in garlic with an easy pan sauce and rice. A classic main dish without complicated prep.

10 min.

Homemade tartar sauce (quick, better than store-bought)

Homemade tartar sauce ready in 10 minutes – creamy, fresh and better than store-bought. All you need is mayonnaise, thick yogurt, pickles and mustard. Ideal as a dip for fries, fish and schnitzels, easy to adjust to taste and even better after resting.

10 min.

Schmaltz spread with onions – hearty Czech classic for bread

With spring onion: use spring onions instead of regular onion — the spread will be milder and fresher. With horseradish: add more horseradish and reduce the mustard — you’ll get a sharper “to go with beer” version. With pickles mixed in: finely chop 1–2 pickled cucumbers and fold into the spread. It’s fresher, but expect it to be slightly looser. “Fit” compromise: replace part of the spreadable butter with thick plain yogurt. It won’t be completely traditional, but the taste stays good and it’s lighter.

15 min.

Egg spread with chives — a classic for bread and canapés

Egg spread with chives — a quick creamy classic for bread and canapés. Ready in minutes from boiled eggs, chives, mustard and a creamy base. Ideal for breakfast, dinner, parties and packed lunches because it’s filling and almost everyone likes it.

10 min.

Semolina Porridge – smooth, lump-free and like childhood

Lump-free semolina porridge – a quick classic ready in 10 minutes. Smooth, creamy and like childhood, topped with butter and cocoa. The recipe also includes tips on how to stir the porridge so it’s always smooth and a few simple variations to suit your taste.

40 min.

Apple strudel made with puff pastry

Apple strudel made with puff pastry – quick, crispy, and fragrant strudel without rolling out dough. All you need are apples, cinnamon, and a few minutes of work, and the oven does the rest. A perfect classic for coffee, weekends, or guests that always disappears first.

55 min.

Poppy seed sheet cake with lemon glaze

Poppy seed sheet cake with lemon glaze – moist, fragrant and simple one-bowl tray cake. Ground poppy seeds give a pronounced flavor, and lemon zest and glaze refresh the cake beautifully. Ideal with coffee, for celebrations, or as a homemade sweet snack that tastes great even the next day.

40 min.

Sheet cherry cake (quick classic)

Sheet cherry cake – a quick classic from one bowl, ready within an hour. Fluffy, tender batter, juicy cherries, and a simple method even a beginner can manage. Ideal as a coffee treat, for the weekend, or for unexpected guests.

60 min.

Fluffy mug bundt cake

Mug bundt cake with no weighing—an easy fluffy classic from one bowl. You only need one cup, a few basic ingredients and an oven. Perfect with coffee, for guests or as a quick sweet snack that always works.

25 min.

Tuna spread with egg and cucumber (for open-faced sandwiches)

Tuna spread with egg and cucumber – a quick, creamy and fresh spread for open-faced sandwiches, rolls and toast. Ready in minutes from tuna, eggs, cucumbers and a simple dressing. Ideal for parties, New Year’s Eve or as a quick dinner when you want something savory without cooking.

25 min.

Trout in Butter with Caraway and Lemon (Czech Style)

Trout in butter with caraway and lemon – a quick Czech-style pan fish ready in half an hour. Tender flesh, fragrant butter with caraway, and bright lemon make a simple but delicious lunch or dinner that goes well with potatoes or a salad.

55 min.

Ham pasta bake with smoked meat – hearty Czech classic from one casserole

Ham pasta bake with smoked meat – a simple Czech classic of pasta, smoked meat and eggs, baked in a single casserole. Juicy, filling and great reheated the next day. Ideal family lunch, meal-prep box food, and a “rescue” dinner when you want something hearty without complicated cooking.

2 hrs.

Znojmo roast with pickles – a hearty “pub-style” sauce

Znojmo roast with pickles – a classic Czech sauce from beef with an onion base, mustard and pickled cucumbers. A hearty Sunday lunch that tastes like a pub meal, but you can make it at home step by step without stress. Great with rice or dumplings.

90 min.

Szegedin goulash with sauerkraut

Szegedin goulash with sauerkraut – a hearty Czech classic made from pork, paprika, cabbage and cream. A creamy, slightly tangy and filling one-pot goulash that tastes best the next day. Ideal for a family lunch or as a make-ahead meal served with dumplings.

30 min.

Pork strips with mushrooms

Pork strips with mushrooms – a quick creamy one-pan sauce, ready in 30 minutes. Juicy strips, golden mushrooms and a creamy sauce that goes well with rice, pasta or mashed potatoes. An ideal lunch for the family or packed for the next day.

60 min.

Hairy dumplings with sauerkraut and fried onions

Hairy dumplings with sauerkraut and fried onions – a hearty Czech classic without meat that fills and warms. Potato dumplings spooned into boiling water, braised sauerkraut with caraway, and sweet crispy fried onions on top. A simple dish from a few ingredients, ideal for winter or as an inexpensive family dinner.

70 min.

Pudding slices with sour cream – creamy sheet dessert

Pudding slices with sour cream – a simple creamy sheet dessert consisting of a fluffy base, vanilla pudding and a fresh sour cream layer. Ideal with coffee, for celebrations or as a sweet snack best sliced after thorough chilling.

60 min.

Cottage cheese tray cake with fruit and streusel

Cottage cheese tray cake with fruit and streusel – a moist sheet cake where fluffy batter meets a gentle cottage cheese layer, juicy fruit and crunchy buttery streusel. A simple recipe from common ingredients that even a beginner can master; ideal with coffee, for a Sunday table or as a sweet treat for guests.

45 min.

Moist cherry tray cake

Moist cherry sheet cake – a simple, fluffy one-bowl dessert that even a complete beginner can make. You only need basic ingredients, a baking tray, a bowl, a few minutes of prep and an oven – and soon you'll have a fragrant cake on the table for coffee, a weekend breakfast, or unexpected guests.

50 min.

Moist sheet gingerbread with chocolate glaze

Moist sheet gingerbread with chocolate glaze – a simple one‑bowl cake even a beginner can make. Thanks to the apple the gingerbread is nicely moist, it smells of gingerbread spice and has a generous layer of homemade chocolate glaze on top. An ideal dessert with coffee, for weekends or unexpected guests.

15 min.

Smoked mackerel fish spread

Smoked mackerel spread – creamy, easy and ready in minutes. Smoked mackerel, Lučina, yogurt, onion and lemon make a perfectly spreadable topping for bread, canapés and lunchboxes. A great way to add more fish to your diet without complicated cooking.

45 min.

Fish patties from fillet

Fish patties from fillet – simple crispy cakes made from white fish, potatoes and herbs. They go great with mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes or just with bread, and even a complete beginner can make them. An ideal recipe to add more fish to the family’s meals.

35 min.

Cod in butter with herbs and mashed potatoes

Cod in butter with herbs and mashed potatoes – a simple, light yet "restaurant-style" looking plate you can make in about half an hour. Tender white fish, fragrant herb butter and creamy homemade mash are an ideal combo for a quick lunch or a relaxed family dinner.

40 min.

Sausage goulash with potatoes – a hearty “cup” goulash from simple ingredients

Sausage goulash with potatoes – a simple “cup” goulash from a few basic ingredients, smelling of onion, paprika and caraway. A quick, cheap and filling dinner that even a beginner can make, and that tastes even better with a good slice of bread.

50 min.

Baked pasta with smoked meat and cabbage – “a casserole for the whole family”

Baked pasta with smoked meat and sauerkraut – a simple casserole that smells of smoke, caraway, and roasted cheese. The ideal all-in-one dish for days when you want something warm, filling, and cheap but don’t want to spend an hour at the stove. You only need pasta, smoked meat, cabbage, cream, cheese, and one baking dish.

1 hr 45 min

Moravian sparrow with spinach and potato dumpling

Moravian sparrow with spinach and potato dumpling – an honest Czech plate with pieces of pork roasted with caraway, creamy garlic spinach and a potato dumpling. A classic that looks like a “Sunday feast,” but if you take it step by step, you can easily make it on a regular day.

2 hr 10 min

Pork roast with caraway and mashed potatoes

Pork roast with caraway, mashed potatoes and onions – a classic Czech “Sunday lunch” you can make without stress. Slowly roasted pork, a simple pan jus instead of a complicated sauce, and hearty mashed potatoes make this dish a safe bet for family and guests.

90 min.

Hearty beef soup with liver dumplings – a Sunday lunch classic

Hearty beef soup with liver dumplings – a rich broth from beef and bones, root vegetables, and soft homemade liver dumplings. A Sunday lunch classic you can cook without unnecessary complications, just follow the clear step-by-step instructions.

20 min.

Homemade eggnog liqueur – an authentic Christmas liqueur made from rum and egg yolks

Homemade eggnog liqueur – a creamy Christmas eggnog made from rum, egg yolks, cream and condensed milk that you can make literally from one bowl and a bain-marie. Great with cookies, after Christmas Eve dinner or as an edible gift in a glass bottle.

25 min.

Liver with Onions – a Quick Czech One-Pan Classic

Liver with onions – a quick Czech one-pan classic. Tender chicken or pork liver with a generous amount of onions, lightly braised and seasoned with garlic and marjoram. An ideal dinner with mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes, or just a slice of bread, ready in half an hour.

60 min.

Tomato sauce with meatballs – a Czech classic

Tomato sauce with meatballs – a hearty sweet-and-sour tomato sauce made from passata and spices, complemented by simple meatballs from minced meat. A dish you can make without complicated sauce wizardry, perfect as a family lunch with rice or dumplings and great for a packed lunch the next day.

15 min.

Garlic spread from Lučina – a quick snack for open-faced sandwiches and toasts

Garlic spread from Lučina – quick, creamy and lighter than the classic version with lots of butter. Just Lučina, a bit of yogurt, garlic and herbs and you have a great spread for bread, toasts and open-faced sandwiches, ideal for a quick dinner or a snack box.

45 min.

Lentils in sour sauce – a simple Czech classic with an egg

Lentils in sour sauce – a simple and hearty one-pan/pot dish built on lentils, onion, vinegar and garlic. A cheap, nutritious and quick lunch or dinner; top with an egg and a slice of bread for a proper Czech classic that fills you up and warms you.

40 min.

Sour beans – a simple Czech classic with egg

Sour beans – a simple Czech classic of white beans, onion, vinegar and caraway. Hearty, cheap and surprisingly quick, especially if you use pre-cooked beans. Served with a hard-boiled egg and a slice of bread — an ideal dinner or lunch for colder days.

1 hr 45 min

Knedlo vepřo zelo – a Czech kitchen classic you can make “snadno” at home

Knedlo vepřo zelo — a hearty Czech classic in an easy version. Roasted pork with onion and caraway, served with sweet-and-sour braised cabbage and a quick bread dumpling without complicated rising. Ideal as a Sunday lunch for the whole family, but you can make it any day when you crave proper homemade food.

45 min.

Wasps' nests with rum filling – classic Christmas cookies made from sponge biscuits and nuts

Wasps' nests with rum filling – a traditional Czech no‑bake Christmas cookie made from sponge biscuits, nuts, butter and rum cream. A simple, quick recipe you can make with one bowl and a mold, and yet it’s among the most 'Christmasy' things you can put on a sweet plate.

60 min.

Gingerbread loaf with cinnamon and nuts – a fragrant one-bowl cake

Gingerbread loaf with cinnamon and nuts – a moist, fragrant one-bowl cake that even complete beginners can make. Ideal for Advent, Sunday coffee, or as a simple edible gift when you want to put something truly homemade on the table instead of a box of store-bought cookies.

35 min.

Coconut Macaroons from Egg Whites – Simple Coconut Cookies from Leftover Whites

Coconut macaroons from egg whites – simple coconut cookies that use up leftover whites. Just whip the egg whites, fold in the coconut, pile spoonfuls on a baking sheet and bake. Crispy, fragrant and ready in no time – perfect for a Christmas platter or as quick coconut cookies with coffee.

35 min.

Puff pastry cinnamon rolls – quick fragrant pastries for coffee

Quick puff pastry cinnamon rolls that even a complete beginner can make. Just unroll the dough, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, roll up and into the oven – in a few minutes you'll have fragrant pastries for coffee or a sweet snack for the whole family.

2.5 hr.

Homemade braided Christmas bread from yeasted dough – fluffy, buttery and full of Christmas aroma

Homemade braided Christmas bread from yeasted dough – fluffy, buttery and full of raisins and almonds. A detailed step-by-step guide so you can bake an authentic vánočka in a regular home oven; for Christmas you only need basic ingredients and a bit of time.

60 min.

Vanilla crescents – tender Christmas cookies that melt in your mouth

Buttery vanilla crescent cookies made with ground nuts that literally melt in your mouth. A simple Christmas cookie recipe even beginners can manage, and that keeps beautifully in a tin until the holidays — unless your family eats them first.

30 min.

Classic one-bowl pancakes – thin, tender, and ready in no time

Classic one-bowl pancakes – thin, delicate, and versatile batter that doesn’t tear. Ideal for a quick sweet breakfast, a simple dessert, or a “rescue” dinner from basic ingredients you almost always have at home.

45 min.

Kulajda – creamy dill soup with mushrooms and egg

Kulajda – a hearty creamy dill soup with mushrooms, potatoes and an egg. A simple step-by-step recipe you can make in an ordinary kitchen that warms you like a good Czech pub.

50 min.

Hearty chicken paprikash with a creamy sauce

Hearty chicken paprikash with a creamy sauce you can cook stress-free even as a beginner. A simple Czech lunch ideal with bread dumplings or pasta.

Classics

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